Politics
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Election denial looms large in Arizona contests for governor, AG and secretary of state
Republicans angling to replace Arizona’s governor, attorney general, and secretary of state all have a history of amplifying President Donald Trump’s disproved claims about fraud in the 2020 election.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (April 17–21)
A weekly roundup of Arizona events, protests, trainings, and community gatherings happening across the state from Friday, April 17, through Tuesday, April 21. From Phoenix and Tucson to Flagstaff, Nogales, and Yuma, residents can attend rallies, volunteer opportunities, public meetings, and community events focused on local issues and civic engagement.
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We asked about the SRP election results—here’s what readers had to say
We asked our readers what they think about this month’s SRP election results. Here’s what they said.
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Meet the Arizona faith leaders fighting back against ICE
Religious leaders with the Valley Interfaith Project are standing up for immigrant rights in the face of Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
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Arizonans continue to struggle as Democrats’ affordability bills stall at state capitol
Arizona’s 2026 legislative session is nearing a close, but what has been done to make the state more affordable? Not much, Democrats say, and they say Republicans are to blame.
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If Trump really wants to help Iranians, Yassamin Ansari has some ideas for him
Arizona’s Iranian-American member of Congress speaks out on Trump’s war and says he can assist Iranians through humane immigration policy instead of military action.
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Renewable energy advocates make gains in fight over future of big Arizona power utility
Renewable energy advocates in Arizona made gains against a business-backed slate in a fight over how the nation’s largest public power utility will meet fast-rising electricity demand in a data center hot spot.
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How Arizona lawmakers can bring back bills even after they fail
State lawmakers introduced a record number of bills this legislative session, but that doesn’t mean more can’t come along through a commonly used tool at the Arizona Capitol.
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Phoenix dad of 2 disabled kids targeted for arrest, deportation by ICE
Erasmo Ibuado-Reyes was on his way to work when ICE agents stopped him, as part of a crackdown that President Trump said would focus on the “worst of the worst” people who were in the country illegally.
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Arizona right-wing pundit arrested, accused of DUI in Scottsdale
Rachel Alexander attended a party with other Arizona Republicans the night of her arrest. She had a blood alcohol level of 0.230%, roughly three times the legal limit.
