Josh Brodesky

Nov 8, 2024 | expressnews.com | Josh Brodesky

Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, seeking to overturn the election. Nearly four years later, voters restored Trump to power through the democratic process. Jose Luis Magana/Associated PressWhen Joe Biden won the presidency in 2020, the question was whether Donald Trump was an aberration from the American political tradition or the beginning of a new norm. In 2024, with voters decisively returning Trump to the White House, that question has been answered.

Oct 20, 2024 | expressnews.com | Josh Brodesky

In keeping with tradition, the Express-News Editorial Board has released its candidate recommendations. Voters should look at these recommendations as a starting point, not an end point as they research the candidates and issues. William Luther/StaffFor the last month, our Editorial Board has been releasing candidate recommendations, culminating with the presidential race. Many readers find value in these recommendations, particularly in the judicial races.

Oct 1, 2024 | tucson.com | Josh Brodesky

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:Growing up in Southern Arizona, as I did, is, in some ways, to grow up at the edge of our nation. Washington, D.C., New York City, Boston or Pennsylvania — places so central to American identity and cohesion — are more than 2,000 miles from my childhood home on the western edge of Tucson.

Sep 27, 2024 | expressnews.com | Josh Brodesky

Traversing the battlefield at the Gettysburg National Military Park brought to life how the sacrifices of the past are inextricably bound to the nation of the present. TIM SLOAN/GettyGrowing up in Southern Arizona, as I did, is, in some ways, to grow up at the edge of our nation. Washington, D.C., New York City, Boston or Pennsylvania — places so central to American identity and cohesion — are more than 2,000 miles from my childhood home on the western edge of Tucson.

May 23, 2024 | expressnews.com | Josh Brodesky

A jury convicted Daniel Perry of murder in 2023. A little more than a year later, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a pardon putting his official stamp on vigilantism. Mikala Compton/Associated PressTexas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Dallas this month. Just days before the meeting, he announced the pardon of Daniel Perry, who had been convicted of murder in 2023.