Politics
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As a presidential election looms, so does the potential of another insurrection
During a visit to Arizona, US Rep. Jamie Raskin warned that the Jan. 6 insurrection might have only been a first attempt should Trump’s call for a “bloodbath” be heeded by his supporters.
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VIDEO: Arizona State Sen. Eva Burch shares her intention to get abortion during floor speech
@coppercourier Arizona State Senator Eva Burch has always been honest about her fertility journey, and yesterday was no different. Sen. Burch disclosed during a powerful speech on the Arizona Senate floor that she would be getting an abortion due to her pregnancy becoming unviable. She used her time to illustrate to her colleagues the effects…
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OPINION: Rethinking public high schools would help us fill important STEM jobs locally
We need a robust, highly skilled workforce in STEM to support the influx of major infrastructure projects cropping up across the country. The way to fix this is by starting at the high school level.
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VIDEO: Will Arizona renters ever be able to become homeowners?
@coppercourier Whatever happened to starter homes? Here’s what creating avenues for developers to build smaller houses would do for Phoenix residents like @fuertaaz’s Xenia Orona. #rentistoohigh #housingisahumanright #HB2570 #azleg #arizona #everythingarizona #katiehobbs #azcheck #arizonacheck #az ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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VIDEO: What is Christian Nationalism—and why is it dangerous?
@coppercourier Christian Nationalism—what is it, and why is it dangerous? Correspondent Allan Piper examines how this growing movement on the far right threatens democracy. .. . . . #christianity #christiannationalism #fightfordemocracy #trumpclownshow #farright #newstiktok #fypシ #fyp #uspol #uspolitics #uspoliticsoftiktok #elections2024 #uselections2024 ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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Biden’s 2025 budget prioritizes lowering costs for families, taxing the rich
The president’s budget includes proposals to lower childcare costs, create a paid family leave program, lower drug costs, and strengthen Social Security and Medicare—all by raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
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4 fun facts about Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego
Gallego launched his first television ad this week that goes over his military service, family life, and voting record. Here are a few things about the congressman you won’t see on TV.
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VIDEO: Arizona’s 13 billionaires have seen their wealth nearly double
@coppercourier While your taxes may have gone up since Trump’s temporary 2017 tax break was passed, Arizona’s 13 billionaires have seen their wealth nearly double—from $25 billion to $42B. #azpol #aznews #beballotready #everythingarizona #uscongress #mesa #scottsdale #tucson ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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Biden attacks GOP abortion bans, vows to restore Roe during State of the Union
“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom,” Biden said to Republicans. “My God, what freedoms will you take away next?”
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Arizona Republicans say they support IVF, but their records suggest otherwise
Washington longtimers like Rep. David Schweikert and perennial candidates like Kari Lake have one thing in common: their policies would effectively end family planning healthcare like IVF and abortions.
