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12 Maricopa County libraries quietly remove sex-ed books from kids’ sections
More than 50 sex-ed and puberty books were quietly removed from kids’ sections at 12 libraries across Maricopa County this summer after complaints from conservative Christian activists and residents.
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Rainwater harvesting grows in the Southwest to nourish thirsty gardens in a hotter world
In the Southwest and beyond, home gardeners and landscapers are increasingly using collected rainwater to nourish their gardens amid worsening drought and rising temperatures.
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Sandra Rambler, San Carlos Apache activist, journalist and mother, dies at 69
Sandra Rambler, a longtime San Carlos Apache activist, journalist, and council secretary, died Aug. 20. She was 69.
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Could Phoenix draw Trump’s attention for a National Guard deployment?
President Trump has not floated the possibility of sending troops into Arizona—but the violent crime rate in Phoenix is higher than the rate in Chicago, the next city on the president’s list.
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Trump’s VA abortion ban is a step backwards for Arizona veterans
For two female veterans in Arizona who experienced a career riddled with sexism—an abortion ban for veterans only makes things worse.
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15 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Sept. 5-7)
Here are some things happening this weekend in Arizona, including a Diamondbacks game with a concert, a cigar festival, and an event celebrating green chiles.
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This bougie steak and seafood chain is making its Arizona debut. Here’s where
A bougie steakhouse with locations in 15 states is getting ready to make its Arizona debut this fall in Chandler.
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Diamondbacks to remain at Chase Field for 30 years after approval of renovation bill
The Arizona Diamondbacks will remain at Chase Field for the next 30 years after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill appropriating $500 million for renovations.
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Too hot for rattlesnakes? Reptiles, cactuses struggle in Arizona’s extreme heat
From elusive jaguars to saguaro cactus, the changing climate is taking its toll on some of Arizona’s most iconic species, even those who have adapted to the desert heat over thousands of years.
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This woman cares for 200 pigs at a Phoenix animal rescue. Here’s how she does it
Better Piggies Rescue developed out of Arizonan Danielle Betterman’s love for pigs, which she says can be very “nerdy” and funny.
