March 22, 2005

As a U.S. Army platoon commander fighting in the Vietnam War, Noel T. Benoist tried to stop a colonel about to lead his troops into a massacre.

MEXICO CITY - Javier Sicilia caught the world's attention after his son and six others were murdered in Cuernavaca, south of Mexico City, by elements connected with a drug cartel. Sicilia was a poet, writer and author who took up the cause of justice. I say "was" a poet because following the murders five months ago, he gave up writing poetry. This, for an acclaimed writer, is like a vow of chastity. And that was among the topics in a revealing interview that goes deep into what motivates a victim to become a seeker of dignity. The interview was published Aug. 14 by Thelma Gomez Duran of El Universal, the large major daily here.

 At the risk of once again finding myself on the receiving end of activists’ flaming arrows, I feel obligated to point out that if south Scottsdale isn’t all that Darlene Peterson and other area activists hoped it would be, they have to assume some of the responsibility.

More than 100 protesters chanted, sang and shook noisemakers Wednesday morning as they marched six miles to Phoenix City Hall in support of day laborers and in protest of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s enforcement of federal immigration laws.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Police rounded up hundreds of opposition leaders and rights activists Sunday after Pakistan's military ruler suspended the constitution, ousted the top judge and deployed troops to fight what he called rising Islamic extremism.

One of Scottsdale’s most vocal advocates of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve said she is seriously exploring a run for the City Council.

Latinos throughout the Valley will dress in white T-shirts and take to the streets of downtown Phoenix on Tuesday morning for the second year in a row to demand immigration reform.

Two key members of an East Valley activist group have targeted Gilbert with five referendum bids since September, which they say is in response to the town trampling on residents’ rights.

You’ll have to leave your camera, tape recorder, cell phone, watch, jewelry and, sometimes, even your pen at the door if you want to visit a Covance facility such as the one on Madison, Wis.

For 10 years, Marc Adams has been on a “rescue mission” across America to support religious-school students dealing with their identity and struggles as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered persons.

People such as the elusive Baseline Rapist are the real criminals on Valley streets — not illegal immigrants. That was one of the messages that several hundred protesters shared Friday morning in downtown Phoenix as they criticized Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Maricipa County Attorney Andrew Thomas.

Though she wasn’t a Scottsdale native, Zina Kuhn was as much a part of the city’s fabric as any politician or personality in its history.

Though she wasn’t a Scottsdale native, Zina Kuhn was as much a part of the city’s fabric as any politician or personality in its history.

One of the country’s largest alliances of Republican activists — as well as one of the most conservative — has gathered in Scottsdale this weekend to craft strategies for the 2006 elections.

One of the country’s largest alliances of Republican activists — as well as one of the most conservative — has gathered in Scottsdale this weekend to craft strategies for the 2006 elections.

Developers and builders too often skirt rules and policies meant to ensure environmentally sensitive growth in Scottsdale, local activists contend.

Michele Culver is a 1-yearold female. So pay no attention to the 49-year-old male body she is walking around in.

Developers and builders too often skirt rules and policies meant to ensure environmentally sensitive growth in Scottsdale, local activists contend.

Michele Culver is a 1-yearold female. So pay no attention to the 49-year-old male body she is walking around in.