Politics
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The Iran war is making families choose between groceries or gas
Arizona food banks are struggling to keep up after Trump cut SNAP—and the Iran war made things harder for some families.
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Your guide to taking action against Flock cameras in Arizona (Aug. 16-22)
Five Arizona communities have dropped Flock Safety’s license plate cameras, most recently Chandler, which cut off access to all 40 of its cameras during an investigation into possible misuse. Here’s how to take part in the national week of action.
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What it’s like inside Eloy’s detention center as a trans woman
Karla Saenz, a Venezuelan asylum seeker, alleges neglect and transphobia, but also found fortitude and solidarity.
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Did Juan Ciscomani violate an act meant to deter insider trading?
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Tucson), who’s running for reelection, appears to have violated a 2012 law meant to increase congressional transparency.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (Aug. 7-13)
A weekly roundup of Arizona events, protests, mutual aid volunteer shifts, meetings, and community gatherings happening across the state from Friday, Aug. 7, through Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Trump border wall demolishes 250-year-old trees in Arizona
On July 27, contractors for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) felled the first of the three trees located in Lochiel, Arizona.
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Arizona seniors are retiring—then going right back to work
A 72-year-old Walmart greeter, a retired mechanic bracing to go back to the fields, and an ASU cook who can’t stay retired all show why Social Security alone isn’t enough for Arizona’s aging workforce.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (July 31-Aug. 6)
A weekly roundup of Arizona events, protests, volunteer shifts, a phone bank, meetings, vigils, and community gatherings happening across the state from Friday, July 31, through Thursday, Aug. 6.p
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President Trump imposed new tariffs on Canada. Here’s how readers reacted
Here’s what our readers said about President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.
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3 ways to protect your vote in Arizona before November
President Trump renewed false claims about the 2020 election. Here are three concrete ways Arizonans can help protect the 2026 vote, from signing up with Indivisible to becoming a poll worker.
