Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe sets aside his flaws for another year.
Jim Sharpe, Author at PHOENIX magazine
Jim Sharpe is the host of Arizona’s Morning News on KTAR-FM 92.3 (weekdays 5-9 a.m.). Visit ktar.com to find more information about his on-air work.
Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: N/on Location
Jim SharpeNovember 3, 2022
I realize that fictional films and TV shows are just that: fiction. But when it comes to the ones that supposedly take place in my home state of Arizona, I would like a little more reality.
Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Election Security
Jim SharpeSeptember 6, 2022
Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe proposes strategies for a secure Election Day.
Valley NewsOpinion: The Matt Factor
Jim SharpeJuly 7, 2022
How can Matt Salmon factor into the upcoming election for governor?
Opinion writer Jim Sharpe breaks down Arizona attorney general Mark Brnovich’s interim 2020 election report.
NewsThe Price of Being a Desert Dweller
Jim SharpeMarch 3, 2022
Not long ago, "sprawl" was a bad word in the Valley. But with the cost to put a roof over your head rising by the day, a lot of people are glad that our far-flung, quasi-affordable environs exist.
Valley News2022 New Year’s Resolutions for Other People
Jim SharpeJanuary 10, 2022
Our opinion columnist presents eight resolutions for everyone else, which is a lot more fun than taking a cold, hard look at what he needs to change himself.
A recent New York Times headline read, “Kyrsten Sinema is the key to President Biden’s agenda in Washington. Some Arizonans wish she weren’t.”
When the Census undercounted Arizona, it left our state’s Independent Redistricting Commission with fewer options to draw fair congressional districts.
Some misguided Americans imagine that the good ol’ boy system is in full effect in Arizona. Next year will prove them even more wrong.
By now, most Trump supporters have moved on – but not the Arizona Legislature.
Until we do it in a way that’s fair to all women, those who were hormonally born that way need to have a league of their own.
Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: 2021 Predictions
Jim SharpeJanuary 15, 2021
Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe throws caution to the wind and makes several predictions for this year.
Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Wish List
Jim SharpeNovember 18, 2020
Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe puts things into perspective this holiday season.
Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe examines the line between journalism and activism.