Opinion

Criticism of Ducey over golf makes little sense

By David Leibowitz Tribune Columnist In an effort to catch a break from anxiety, boredom and coronavirus news non-stop, I made a trip to the golf course the other day. This was not long after Gov. Doug Ducey issued his March 23rd...

Letters to the Editor

We offer help on navigating through the virus crisis We urge consumers to be on the lookout for an escalating number of pandemic-related scams, hazards and financial challenges. From price gouging preventing purchases of critical...

Holocaust survivor’s book applies in these times

By David Leibowitz Tribune Columnist The memoir will feel slight in your hands, only 165 pages long. Even so, for sheer insight per page, Man’s Search For Meaning has no rival among books written in the last 100 years. It is...

Letters to the Editor

Arizona should lead in renewable, clean energy I just retired from Arizona State University, where I worked with academic technology for almost 30 years. I have been impressed by this university’s dedication to clean energy...

Pandemic makes us aware of unsung heroes in life

By David Leibowitz Tribune Columnist Newspaper writers have long made a living penning “thank you” notes to the brave. The police officer who falls in the line of duty. The firefighter who runs toward the burning building...

Valley rail connections drive economic success

By Todd Sanders Tribune Guest Writer Freight trains often fly under the radar in the Valley’s transportation landscape. But those locomotives that are so thoroughly intertwined with America’s origins are still a big part of...

Letters To The Editor

Tech firms are crucibles for innovation I have been extremely disappointed by the negative characterization of U.S. tech companies in the media lately. It is not only incredibly inaccurate but also unfortunate. After years of...

His late mom’s advice rings true in trying time

By David Leibowitz Tribune Columnist My mom spent her life as a dedicated realist. When things were going horribly, she told us, “This too shall pass.” Whenever life came up roses, you could count on her to predict a downturn...

Letters To The Editor

Airlines traffic is a nuisance for north Mesa residents Anyone living in the northern part of Mesa from West Mesa all the way to the Superstition mountains has to be noticing the frequent low and loud arriving and departing...

Can’t we disagree without being disagreeable?

By David Leibowitz Tribune Columnist The story of Sammy’s Mexican Grill and the Donald Trump haters should serve to remind us once again that in America, politics has replaced the National Football League as our favorite...