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Local Soul Survivors Ink founder Gina Jernukian removes a tattoo that was a branding mark from a survivor of human trafficking. The process includes brightening the skin in the inked area and camouflaging the mark. (Photo by Hunter Fore/Cronkite News)
Local Phoenix makeup artist helps sex trafficking victims remove ‘branding’ tattoos

A Phoenix makeup artist founded Soul Survivor Ink, a national nonprofit organization that helps survivors of human trafficking find providers near them who can cover, remove, and lighten branding tattoos.

Ana Aragon Sierra Ana Aragon Sierra November 27, 2023 9:43 am MST
Local 'Thanksgiving Grandma' teams up with Airbnb to welcome strangers for the holiday
Local Arizona ‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ teams up with Airbnb to welcome strangers for the holiday

An Arizona woman who shared her Thanksgiving table seven years ago with a stranger she accidentally texted will be opening up her home again this year to two new strangers.

Associated Press Associated Press November 16, 2023 2:15 pm MST
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Culture 20 influential Indigenous Americans you may not know about

Backed by news articles and historical sources, Stacker compiled a list of 20 influential Indigenous Americans you might not know about.

Stacker Stacker November 7, 2023 5:20 pm MST
Arizona Fabian Sandez spent his summers traveling from Mexico to California to learn everything he could about trades work from his stepfather. Now, he’s encouraging others to enter the trades. (Graphic by Francesca Daly)
Arizona An Arizona carpenter on how Biden’s policies are helping the middle class

Fabian Sandez spent his summers traveling from Mexico to California to learn everything he could about trades work from his stepfather. Now, he’s encouraging others to enter the trades.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson October 17, 2023 3:26 pm MST
Culture Meet 6 Arizonans Who Wrangle Broncos, Rescue Coyotes, and Generally Go Wild
Culture Meet 6 Arizonans Who Wrangle Broncos, Rescue Coyotes, and Generally Go Wild

They call it the “Wild West” for a reason. Meet 6 Arizonans who perform daring rescues, rope hot air balloons, and take adventure to the max.

Ellery Weil Ellery Weil September 14, 2023 8:00 am MST

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., arrive for the House Republican Conference caucus meeting. Taylor Green voted in favor of Schweikert’s proposal to cut nearly $18 billion in federal funding from the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Departments. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Government Schweikert tries to slash popular roads, housing programs ahead of holidays
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Opinion Joining the Fight to Protect Human Rights

OPINION: During a time when rights for women and minorities are under attack, and with Jewish communities experiencing increased hate crimes, it's reassuring to know that I'm supported by the people around me. 

Zillah al-Kahiyah Zillah al-Kahiyah September 12, 2023 12:57 pm MST
Culture 9 People Who Are Making a Difference in Arizona
Culture 9 People Who Are Making a Difference in Arizona

From a trio of teens making healthy food more accessible to an activist fighting for immigration rights, AZ is home to folks making an impact on their communities. Meet nine of them here.

Britteny Dee Britteny Dee September 12, 2023 11:15 am MST