J.D. Tuccille's provocative and often witty columns on hotly debated topics including the environment, land use and civil liberties have appeared in publications including the Arizona Republic, the Denver Post, the Providence Journal and the Washington Times. The former editor of a popular civil liberties website, Tuccille has commented on current issues on both television and radio, and has been quoted saying unkind things about politicians and government policies in the pages of the New York Times, Salon and other publications. Tuccille is an enthusiastic explorer of the American Southwest's deserts, mountains and forests. He lives in rural northern Arizona with his wife, Wendy, a pediatrician, their son, Anthony, and their two dogs.