Only a Third of Arizonans Own Guns but Will Students’ Voices on Safety Be Heard?
“The evidence and support for such legislation clearly exists; now it is simply a matter of passing the appropriate policy to protect all Arizonans.”
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Doug Ducey Announces ‘School Safety’ Proposals; No Mention of Gun Control
During his time in office, Ducey has consistently supported legislation from the pro-gun state legislature.
Bernie Sanders Takes Aim at Guns as He Brings His Revolution to Phoenix
Trump supporters screaming about “illegals,” “build the wall,” and “cartel money,” were removed from the Orpheum Theater by Phoenix police.
Arizona Educators Plan to March on the Capitol Later This Month
Teachers are fed up with Arizona’s broken education system and intend to let lawmakers know on March 28.
Bernie Sanders to Rally in Phoenix, Talks ‘Unprecedented’ Trump Moment
“If there was ever a time in the modern history of this country where people have got to stand up and fight back, now is the time,” Sanders said.
Jeff Flake Really Loves Free Trade, Promises to Block Trump’s Tariffs
The Arizona senator is a dyed-in-the-wool Republican, and this is an issue Republicans care about a great deal.
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What’s the Plan After #RedForEd for Arizona Teachers?
Looming over every social media thread is the question of whether it’s time to to do more — a teacher strike, school walkout, or some other action.
#RedforEd Solidarity: West Virginia Strike Could Be Tipping Point for Arizona Teachers
“I think people are willing to do whatever it takes to get the pay raise that we deserve.”
Update: W. Va. Teachers Get Raise; Arizona Educators Gear Up for Similar Protest
“West Virginia is showing the entire nation what can happen when teachers stand in solidarity.” Arizona teachers will wear red on Wednesday to prove it.
ADL Report: Anti-Semitic Incidents Surged in Arizona Last Year
Anti-Semitic vandalism, harassment, and at least one assault — the number of incidents in Arizona more than doubled last year.
Phoenix City Council Joins #MeToo, Adopts Anti-Harassment Policy
“It’s 2018 — it’s pretty amazing that we didn’t have something like this in place.”
Police Fielding More Reported Threats to Schools After Parkland Shooting
“We want our families to report anything that may seem suspicious to them so our detectives can immediately begin to investigate.”
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After Florida Shooting, Phoenix Students Say More School Cops Isn’t the Answer
“What some people don’t understand is that when we see a police officer, to some of us, that isn’t safety.”
Here’s What the Texts Between Steve Montenegro and Female Staffer Said
The staffer, Stephanie Holford, “was taken advantage of by one of the most powerful men sitting in the State Senate,” her attorney said.
City Council Denies Petitions to Prevent Spending on Trump, Using Chemical Weapons
Maria Castro said that the use of tear gas and pepper spray wasn’t justified. “This was not a proper warning — our rights were violated,” she told the Council.
What Phoenix Promised Amazon to Woo HQ2
Key parts of the proposal were redacted, but clearly the city was willing to give up a lot to get the online retail giant to build in the desert.
What Happened When a Mesa Teacher’s Classroom Water Showed Extreme Lead
For 18 years, school teacher had been drinking from faucet that tested for 500 parts per billion of lead — 33 times higher than the federal limit.
A Letter From ICE on Monday, Then Detention by Friday for Arizona Dad
“You don’t know what’s going to happen to your family. It’s a horrible feeling,” says the wife of a Gambian man who lives in Glendale.
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Don’t Ask the Hard Hats on Steve Montenegro’s Mailer to Build a House; They’re on His Team
The state senator is running for Trent Franks’ seat in Congress and is endorsed by Joe Arpaio, Ted Cruz, and Steve King, which tells you everything.
Here’s a Draft of the Renewable Energy Amendment That Could Be on the Ballot
New Times obtained a draft of the proposed constitutional amendment. The energy initiative is affiliated with a group founded by billionaire Trump critic Tom Steyer.
As Parents Address Racist Video, Chandler School Board President Exits Meeting
When asked why it was so important that she attend a college course midway through the meeting, Annette Auxier said, “Well, because I lose 40 points if I’m not there.”
HB 2373 Would Give Each Arizona Teacher $150 to Purchase School Supplies
The bill’s sponsor said that teachers regularly spend hundreds of dollars on supplies like pencils, paper, posterboard, glue, and construction paper.