Civic Engagement
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Gallego, Biden engage Arizona Latinos in person while Republican outreach offices are still closed
A Cricket Wireless now stands where the much-touted Hispanic Community Center had its short-lived presence in south Phoenix.
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How Rep. Ciscomani helped pack the Arizona Supreme Court with anti-abortion judges
The four Arizona Supreme Court justices who ruled to reinstate the 1864 abortion ban were appointed while Ciscomani vetted judicial nominees for the governor’s office.
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Arizona Legislature repeals 1864 abortion ban. Here’s what happens next.
Though the total abortion ban repeal has passed, the law won’t go into effect until fall.
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Arizona Sens. Anthony Kern, Jake Hoffman, indicted for fake election scheme
Arizona Sens. Jake Hoffman and Anthony Kern are among the 18 indicted for forgery, fraud, and conspiracy to overturn an election.
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Democrats successfully force vote on repealing 1864 abortion ban, passes House
Democrats successfully moved two bills forward to repeal Arizona’s total ban on abortion, which is slated to go into effect June 8.
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State Official: 1864 abortion ban gives Arizona ‘black eye’
A summit of elected officials convened in Phoenix to learn about its success in future-proofing democracy as the state’s recently-revived 1864 abortion ban threatens to move Arizona back into the past.
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Kari Lake calls on Arizona county sheriffs to enforce 1864 abortion ban
Lake clarified she doesn’t want the legislature to repeal Arizona’s total abortion ban, but merely to add exceptions for victims of sexual assault.
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OPINION: State and local leaders from across the nation shine spotlight on Phoenix’s vitality
Four years ago, Phoenix and the nation faced a global pandemic that we had not seen in generations. In addition to the tragic loss of life, small businesses struggled to stay afloat while millions of Americans lost their jobs. Additionally, the pandemic highlighted longstanding inequities around access to affordable housing, broadband access, and much more.…
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Arizona’s abortion ban: A dangerous step back
OPINION: Republicans have ushered in an unpopular, total ban on abortion in Arizona. It’s time to reject this law—and vote out any lawmaker that supports it.
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WATCH: Republican lawmaker invites prayer group to speak in tongues at Arizona Capitol
State Sen. Anthony Kern escorted a religious group to the senate floor Monday morning and led them in prayer, where he asked for divine intervention in legislative matters as those around him spoke in tongues. “Let is be so, father God,” Kern said. “Lord right now we ask thee to release the presence of…
