Politics
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7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained
The US Supreme Court has, shall we say, made news this year. Here’s an approachable explainer to some of their top rulings of the term, and how they impact clean air, workplace safety, health insurance, and the general quality of life for all Americans.
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Big tech billionaires line up behind Donald Trump and JD Vance
Silicon Valley billionaires such as Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and Chamath Palihapitiya have thrown their support behind a Trump-Vance ticket, and some even urged the former president to pick Vance as his running mate.
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Scottsdale Rep. Kolodin calls for an end to ‘scourge of abortion’ in GOP Party platform dissent
Previous iterations of the party’s platform detailed opposition to abortions extensively and laid the groundwork for a national ban on the procedure.
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Tempe mayor credits Biden investments with infrastructure, affordable housing advances
In his role as the first Black mayor of Tempe, Corey Woods prioritizes affordable housing, access to transportation, and digital equity as critical components of a better quality of life in Arizona.
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Veteran, civil rights leader Roberto Reveles’ plan to unseat controversial far-right state senator
The Korean War veteran and former president of the ACLU of Arizona is trying something new this year: running for public office.
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Where does RFK Jr. stand on abortion? It doesn’t seem like even he knows.
Kennedy said he would support a nationwide 15-week ban, but then changed his mind. He’s also said that he believes the choice of whether or not to have an abortion should stay between women and their doctors while simultaneously touting his plan to “reduce abortion” and “make it easier for women to choose life.”
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Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan
The plan calls on Congress to pass a law that would withdraw tax credits from landlords who raise rent by more than 5% annually. If passed, the plan would apply to about half of all rentals in the United States.
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How Gov. Katie Hobbs could reshape the Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Katie Hobbs could drastically reshape the Arizona Supreme Court during her time in office as the current justices begin to age out.
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Why lifelong educator Rep. Keith Seaman left retirement to run for office
Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima County residents: Bookmark this exclusive Q&A with Rep. Seaman, part of The Copper Courier’s guide to voting in the 2024 election.
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Who is J.D. Vance? Here’s what to know about Trump’s VP pick.
Vance has compared abortion to murder and slavery, has criticized divorce, and has suggested people in “violent” marriages should try to work things out. He’s additionally said he wants to ban pornography, and has blamed a school shooting on “fatherlessness.”
