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Jenny Clark argues that Arizona's ESA program gave her kids with dyslexia access to support the traditional system couldn't provide, and that a proposed ballot measure would hurt families like hers. arizonatalks.org/voices/2026-05…

Have you ever wondered what’s behind the psychology and physiology of political division? Join us at Arizona Talks Third Thursdays as we explore new ideas, perspectives, and conversations shaping our communities. THIRD THURSDAYS · May 21 Greater Phoenix Leadership · 6 to 8 p.m.

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4/ Joe Barba, a longtime education advocate, argues Arizona's education problem starts before kindergarten. Schools and workforce both depend on what happens in the years before, he writes.

1/ What does civic life look like when it actually works? Three new perspectives, today on Arizona Talks Voices. 👇

We’re also soliciting submissions from thoughtful Arizonans across civic, community, business, and public life. If you have an idea, perspective, or argument worth sharing, let us know!

We’re launching with two essays: * Jered Scrivner on why Arizona Talks Voices exists * Don Henninger on why he stays in the arena Read both at arizonatalks.org/voices

Arizona Talks Voices is live! We built Arizona Talks on a simple conviction: better conversations lead to better outcomes. Now we’re extending that mission into writing with a new home for serious essays about Arizona’s civic life, culture, leadership, and future.

Featured Speakers: - @MayorBorowsky - @TJShope - @Adrian_Fontes - Laura Tohe, Arizona Poet Laureate - Evelyn Racette, Assistant Professor, Grand Canyon University - Todd Bankofier, CEO @SMoWest

This gathering will bring together elected officials, business leaders, academic voices, and engaged community members to reflect on the principles that shaped our nation and our state: How should those founding values guide us forward at this pivotal moment in American life?

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the American experiment and Arizona commemorates 114 years of statehood, we gather for an evening of thoughtful dialogue, shared values, and celebration at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.

Tonight!

Just 2 days until this happens, do you have your tickets yet?

We will explore: ✅ The real challenges facing free speech today ✅ When does protection become censorship? ✅ How robust dialogue strengthens democracy ✅ Practical ways to defend our constitutional rights RSVP today! eventbrite.com/e/arizona-talk…

Can the First Amendment Protect Us in a Polarized Age? Join us for a critical conversation about free speech, censorship, and democracy. Join us for an evening at @GreenwoodBrews with Will Creeley, Legal Director at @TheFIREorg ⬇️

Live now! The Right to Disagree: A special roundtable discussion on @KTAR923 youtube.com/watch?v=KA9Nyl…

The Right to Debate, a roundtable designed to bring unity in a time of political division and violence through a civil debate. Join @KTAR923, @abc15 and @ArizonaTalks from 12-2pm. ktar.com/arizona-news/t…