The openly gay Republican has built his political career opposing LGBTQ+ inclusion — particularly transgender rights. He's reposted antisemitic conspiracy theories and claimed to be a reincarnated "Black gangbanger." Still, he's been endorsed by sitting and past lawmakers.
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Robert Rowley, a self-described Zionist and centrist Democrat, has made posts degrading Muslims, threatened Jewish Democratic members, and has a history of incendiary conduct. Democrats can’t get rid of him.
Plaintiffs argue the proposed constitutional amendment extends beyond girls' sports despite its title.
Despite HB 4117’s exceptions for peaceful protest, its opponents and even some supporters are worried the bill could cause a free speech chilling effect.
Four republicans are fighting for GOP votes for the July 21 primaries.
The Phoenix-based operator of Wasted Ink Zine Distro gives a rundown of what zines are popping off, what reads are worth re-opening, and how they all help make sense of our world.
Stuart Shoen says he's worried about parking and noise. Court filings from the bar's attorney suggest something else.
From a crepe shop that is doubling up as a community activist hub, to how frontline medics are tending to the needs of elderly protesters, here are some stories from our Reporting as Resistance Spring 2026 Cohort.
Volunteer teams are providing care at protests where heat, age and political tension collide.
As federal officials increase scrutiny of humanitarian programs, immigrants with U visas, DACA and other protections face new uncertainty.
More than half a million people in the U.S. are DACA recipients. According to recent numbers, nearly 11% are queer and face uncertainty.
Often led by queer members, Southern Arizona’s community defense, mutual aid and ICE watch crews are responding to Trump’s anti-immigrant crackdown.
Arizona lawmakers and advocates warn her continued detention at Eloy, despite severe medical decline and a history of leukemia, amounts to a “death sentence” as pressure mounts on federal officials to grant humanitarian parole.
Council makes sweeping restrictions on harm reduction outreach and food distribution at city parks — a move critics say will cost lives.
At a public hormone injection event in Tucson, participants challenged stigma and growing political attacks on gender-affirming care.
Providers warn the city’s park ordinance could undermine HIV prevention efforts targeting unhoused residents.
As the Supreme Court weighs the future of state bans, a faith-based conference in Arizona shows how conversion therapy is being rebranded and revived.
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