Linda Lyon 
According to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, Colorado ranks first overall, third in higher education, and ninth in Pre-K–12 education. Arizona ranks 43rd overall, 22nd in higher education, and 45th in Pre-K–12. Eight years ago, before Jared Polis became governor, Colorado ranked 18th nationally. Today, it sits at the top. In a … Read more
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled this past Thursday, that religious institutions may decide when their doctrines require them to keep secret, confessions about child abuse. They also can decide who beyond actual members of the “clergy”, are exempt from reporting requirements. The case in question involved two Mormon bishops who will now not have to … Read more
One thing you have to give Donald Trump: he is an extraordinary political gaslighter. Time and again, he convinces millions of supporters that reality is the opposite of what is plainly in front of them. He benefits from an ecosystem of loyal sycophants and compliant media outlets, but he also possesses a remarkable instinct for … Read more
By Linda Lyon Yesterday, Judge Joseph Kreamer of the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County ruled (ruling, PDF Link) that HCR 2048 is unconstitutional. The lawsuit, filed by the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest on behalf of plaintiffs AEA, SOSAZN, and Linda May Lyon, sought both declaratory and injunctive relief. The … Read more