Turning Point Targets SRP Election Shaped by Unequal Voting

Eligibility for the upcoming election is tied to historic farmland ownership, and excludes large portions of the Valley. Far-right political groups are seizing on that.

Geri Koeppel (she/her) Mar 5, 2026

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During State of the Union, Trump Promoted More Deportations. One Couple’s Story Highlights the Human Toll.

As immigration took center stage, a Phoenix woman’s trip to the nation’s capital spotlighted her detained partner’s declining health and broader criticisms about LGBTQ+ safety in custody.

John Washington (he/him) Feb 25, 2026

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Arizona Lawmaker’s Email Shows An Attempt to Ban Drag for “Fun”

A leaked email reveals efforts to criminalize drag performances for minors as a way to provoke Democrats.

Joseph Darius Jaafari (he/him) Feb 24, 2026

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