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Stephen Lemons

Stephen Lemons is a former staff writer and columnist at Phoenix New Times. He continues to cover Arizona news and politics for New Times with support from the grant-funded Arizona Watchdog Project. You can contact him at stephenlemons76@yahoo.com.

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Another Senator McCain? Speculation Revived That Ducey Will Appoint Cindy to Seat

Another Senator McCain? Speculation Revived That Ducey Will Appoint Cindy to Seat

By Stephen LemonsAugust 24, 2018

Senator McCain’s decision to terminate treatment for his cancer revives talk of his wife replacing him.

UPDATE: County Will Retry Neo-Nazi Travis Ricci for Murder After Gaffe Led to Mistrial

By Stephen LemonsJuly 18, 2018

First trial ended after prosecutor inadvertently brought up defendant’s time in prison.

Exclusive: Jeffery Wellmaker Details Murder of White Girlfriend as Neo-Nazi Stands Trial

By Stephen LemonsJune 22, 2018

“It was that motherfucker right over there,” Jeffery Wellmaker said during his testimony at the trial of accused neo-Nazi killer Travis Ricci

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UPDATE: Phoenix Settles in Death of Army Vet Marty Atencio, Who Died in Joe Arpaio’s Jail

By Stephen LemonsMay 14, 2018

The Ninth Circuit has denied qualified immunity to MCSO and PPD officers in the 2011 death of mentally ill Army Vet Marty Atencio.

UPDATE: Phoenix Neo-Nazi Will Face Trial in Attack on Interracial Couple

UPDATE: Phoenix Neo-Nazi Will Face Trial in Attack on Interracial Couple

By Stephen LemonsMay 7, 2018

French officials want to spare an Arizona neo-Nazi from the death penalty .

The Enduring Sins of Joe Arpaio: Newspapermen Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin Speak Out in Response to Donald Trump’s Pardon of America’s Worst Sheriff

The Enduring Sins of Joe Arpaio: Newspapermen Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin Speak Out in Response to Donald Trump’s Pardon of America’s Worst Sheriff

By Stephen LemonsNovember 17, 2017

“Rex Tillerson was right: Donald Trump is a moron and his pardon of Joe Arpaio proves it,” Lacey said.

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Lemons: Dropping the Mic, Heading South, and Some Parting Shots

By Stephen LemonsApril 19, 2017

Stephen Lemons, columnist for the Phoenix New Times, bids farewell to friends and enemies.

Lemons: Backpage Founders Donated to Powerless Democrats; That’s a Story?

By Stephen LemonsApril 19, 2017

Critics of the listings’ behemoth Backpage.com pull out the long knives for its erstwhile owners Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin.

Lemons: Wilenchik Rides to Arpaio’s Rescue, Scores Delay in Criminal Contempt Trial

Lemons: Wilenchik Rides to Arpaio’s Rescue, Scores Delay in Criminal Contempt Trial

By Stephen LemonsApril 12, 2017

Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s “new” attorney wins delay in criminal contempt trial till June.

Lemons: Poll Shows Border Adjustment Tax Dumbest Idea Ever

By Stephen LemonsApril 12, 2017

A new poll shows that American voters oppose the GOP House leadership’s plan for a border adjustment tax.

Lemons: Arpaio’s Criminal Defense and How Bill Montgomery Helped You Pay for Part of It (w/Update)

By Stephen LemonsApril 7, 2017

Joe Arpaio’s still getting help from the taxpayers, though he is now out of office.

Lemons: Lefties with Guns Ready to Rumble with Right-Wing Militias, Says Arizona Anarchist

By Stephen LemonsApril 5, 2017

Phoenix anarchist Beth Payne says the left-wing John Brown Gun Club will not fire the first shot against right-wing militias.

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Lemons: Sheriff Penzone Shutters Tent City, Which Is One Reason We Elected Him

By Stephen LemonsApril 4, 2017

In a surprise announcement, Maricopa County Paul Penzone ordered the closure of Tent City.

Lemons: Arizona Militia Member Hearts Hitler Quote, SS Tattoo, Augusto Pinochet and Short Helicopter Rides

By Stephen LemonsMarch 30, 2017

A member of the Arizona Liberty Guard has Nazi symbolism on his Facebook page, though he insists that he is not a neo-Nazi.

Lemons: Gun-Totin’ Left-Wingers Demonstrate at the Arizona Capitol: Is Bloodshed on the Horizon?

By Stephen LemonsMarch 26, 2017

Protest at pro-Trump rally makes you wonder: What will happen if left-wing gunslingers and right-wing militia ever come into conflict?

Lemons: Marine Sniper Turned Hells Angel Turned Soulful Songwriter — Andres ‘Oz’ Ospina

By Stephen LemonsMarch 24, 2017

Marine and Ex-Hells Angel Andres “Oz” Ospina is the voice and songwiter behind the band Inward Morning; he’s performing in downtown Phoenix this weekend.

Lemons: Pro-Trump March Was Scheduled to Start at Park That No Longer Exists

By Stephen LemonsMarch 23, 2017

A pro-Trump march scheduled for noon Saturday still has some kinks to work out.

The Immigration Issue: ‘Make America Great Again’ Sounds a Lot Like ‘Make Germany Great Again’

The Immigration Issue: ‘Make America Great Again’ Sounds a Lot Like ‘Make Germany Great Again’

By Stephen LemonsMarch 23, 2017

Jewish immigrant Oskar Knoblauch warns students that President Trump’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” sounds a lot like Hitler’s promise back in the 1930s to “make Germany great again.”

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Lemons: DCS Director’s Memo Allows Orwellian Interrogations

By Stephen LemonsMarch 20, 2017

Department of Child Safety Director Greg McKay is true to his cop roots with a memo okaying secret recordings and lie-detection software.

Arizona Cops vs. Body Cams: Who Needs Protection?

By Antonia Noori Farzan and OthersMarch 19, 2017

The Arizona Legislature has introduced legislation to assure that video footage from body cameras is not unfair to police officers. Do you think the officers need protection?

Lemons: Arpaio Wants More of Your Money; Say It Isn’t So, Joe (or Just Go Away)

By Stephen LemonsMarch 16, 2017

Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio is fundraising via a new 501c4 and his legal defense fund, while he costs us more moolah in Melendres.

Watch as MCSO Deputy Shoots Dog While Responding to ‘Unfounded’ Tip

By Stephen LemonsMarch 14, 2017

An MCSO deputy shoots and injures a pet dog while responding to an unfounded tip at a home in Wittmann.

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