Videos
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What you need to know about Arizona’s home shortage problem
Arizona doesn’t have enough housing, unless you’re willing to wait about 300 years for them to build more.
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari: Why Congress must step in after DOJ failure
US Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona argues that Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to powerful people helped preserve his influence and access long after his conviction. She made the comments as Bill Gates faced closed-door questioning on Capitol Hill about his relationship with Epstein.
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Mesa high school student voices disapproval of data center expansion
At a Mesa City Council meeting on June 8, Nathan Taylor Taft, a Mesa High School student and co-director of East Valley Unite, urged officials to reject the proposed NTT data center, saying Arizona’s water future should come before corporate development. Watch to hear his concerns about the project’s potential impact on the state’s water…
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Local leader warns Arizona families are being squeezed ‘from every direction’
At Budget for the People Day on June 4, Amber Rivera, political director with Our Voice Our Vote, said public services are a safety net for families like hers. She warned that proposed cuts could affect access to food assistance, public housing, education, health care, and other services.
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Expert warns of major water shortages in Arizona
Scottsdale is running out of time. Seventy percent of the city’s water comes from the Colorado River … and experts say it’s nowhere near ready for what’s coming. Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University, says neighboring cities like Phoenix are already taking action, but Scottsdale still hasn’t.
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Arizona advocate reflects on SB 1070, Joe Arpaio and the fight for change
Julian remembers SB 1070 as more than an Arizona law. He remembers it as a time of fear, hate, and discrimination. Speaking on behalf of ADRC, he reflected on the legacy of Joe Arpaio, the attacks immigrant communities faced, and why he believes today’s fights over immigrant rights, LGBTQ rights, and voting rights are…
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‘Arizona is not broke. It’s being robbed’
At Budget for the People Day on June 4, Stephanie Maldonado, political director with Arizona Center for Empowerment, urged lawmakers to pass a state budget that reflects the needs of working families—from housing and health care to food assistance, heat relief and water protection.
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This family’s story highlights a growing problem with aid programs
What does a budget look like when it actually puts people first? On June 4, community members gathered at the State Capitol for Budget for the People Day. Among them was Magdalena Marin, a member of the Arizona grassroots advocacy group Fuerte, who highlighted a major flaw in current aid systems: how one monthly disability…
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Your roof vs. Big Tech’s energy crisis
The data center boom could mean higher bills for Arizonans—unless this plan works. A new report says tech companies could fund solar and batteries for your home in exchange for grid capacity.
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Arizona inmates allege officers used excessive force during confrontation
Thirty inmates at Arizona’s Lewis Prison are suing the state Department of Corrections and several correctional officers, alleging they were assaulted during a 2024 incident. According to a DOC report, the confrontation began after an inmate refused orders to tuck in his shirt and became aggressive. The report says Tactical Support and K9 units were…
