Mesa voters back Wong in reelection amid low turnout
Editorial notes that nearly 90 percent of Mesa's registered voters may have been unaware of the election while Mayor Willie Wong won a two thirds majority in a three way race. Turnout was about 10.8 percent, prompting concern that the city’s future rests with a small voter base. The piece discusses council races and charter changes, including a four year mayoral term and bids to expand the water system, police facilities, and libraries. It also notes rejected measures on housing code inspections and lower dollar limits on purchases.
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Willie Wong
Wong
Paul Brando
Jim Stapley
Joan Payne
Pat Gilbert
Joan Newth
David Molina
Mike Graves
Mesa
Arizona
Concealed weapons bill faces clash over adult carry risks
Arizona lawmakers weigh a concealed weapons measure tied to penalties for minors with guns. Proponents say law abiding citizens deserve protection, while police and opponents warn it could heighten violence and endanger officers. The bill aims to curb youth gun use but critics fear a shift toward broader adult gun carrying.
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Arizona
Singapore flogging case sparks American fury and debate
Tom Teepen argues that Singapore's flogging of Michael Fay, an American teen, reveals a brutal, punitive approach that clashes with international human rights norms. He contends U.S. reaction risks endorsing harsher youth punishment at home, urging smarter, humane interventions over revenge.
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Singapore
United States
Massachusetts
Siberia for sale a bold public fantasy prime time talk show riff
A radio host hosts a provocative segment proposing the United States buy Siberia to solve Russia's debt and give urban youth a frontier. The piece argues such schemes reveal wishful thinking, noting Siberians value freedom and a fair chance in their own land, not a saleable future.
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Russia
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