Tim Steller

During the Cold War, among the most vivid symbols of Eastern Bloc dictatorships were the walls, wires and armed guards keeping citizens in their countries. The people weren’t free to leave places like the USSR and East Germany. And people who weren’t free... See more

We used to call them “misdemeanor murders.” It's a harsh and cynical phrase that entered newsroom lingo decades ago but has disappeared more recently. It referred to killings of people who were themselves engaged in crime or wrongdoing. "Misdemeanor murde... See more

This should be one of the easier things the Legislature does all session. Not because there’s no money involved, but, in a way, because there’s so much money involved. Arizona is one of 36 states with tax incentives for companies wanting to build data cen... See more

The drumbeat of political attacks on Sen. Mark Kelly has been steady since he released the Nov. 18 video telling military members, "You can refuse illegal orders." President Trump has called the video "seditious behavior" and suggested it was deserving of... See more

I was leaving the pharmacy counter at the back of a Walgreens on East Broadway last month when I heard a voice shout "shoplifter in the store." I looked up and saw a customer around my age following a younger man down an aisle as the customer continued to... See more