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a protester with his face covered by a bandana holding up an upside-down U.S. flag

9 photos: Hundreds spend Labor Day protesting Trump at the Capitol

By Eli MilchmanSeptember 2, 2025

Scores of protesters spent their day off rallying against how Donald Trump is running roughshod over working people.

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MAGA wacko Laura Loomer wants Trump to fire Stephen Richer’s wife

By TJ L'HeureuxAugust 29, 2025

The Trump-lovin’ conspiracy theorist is on the warpath to rid the federal government of anyone not sufficiently MAGA.

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There’s a little-known ICE facility at a suburban Phoenix airport

By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona MirrorAugust 29, 2025

Records show that one immigration detainee was kept at the facility, which has no beds or showers, for 42 days.

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Major Tempe City Council vote postponed due to ‘security concerns’

By Eli MilchmanAugust 29, 2025

The council had been set to vote on whether to put a measure repealing a divisive new Tempe ordinance before voters.

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Tom Horne won’t send us campaign emails because he hates our coverage

By Zach BuchananAugust 28, 2025

“You’re the only news source in the state that I will not waste time on,” the state schools chief told us in an email.

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Tempe City Council to reconsider divisive ordinance it passed in July

By TJ L'HeureuxAugust 27, 2025

The council will weigh repealing the new ordinance, which critics say cracks down on groups that help the homeless.

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Glassman touts endorsement in AG race that Yuma sheriff denies giving

By Stephen LemonsAugust 27, 2025

GOP attorney general hopeful Rodney Glassman claims “support” from the Yuma County Sheriff, who says he hasn’t endorsed him.

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GOP attorney general hopeful goes on show owned by racist ex-lawmaker

By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona MirrorAugust 26, 2025

Warren Petersen stopped by a show published by ex-legislator David Stringer, who once pleaded to child sex charges.

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Measure to repeal divisive Tempe parks ordinance heads to ballot

By TJ L'HeureuxAugust 21, 2025

Opponents of the new ordinance, which they say cracks down on mutual aid events, gathered enough valid signatures.

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GOP attorney general candidate in hot water for illegal donations

By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona MirrorAugust 19, 2025

Perma-candidate Rodney Glassman repeatedly accepted campaign donations above the legal limit, triggering an investigation.

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10 photos: Activists don pajamas to troll GOP Rep. David Schweikert

By Eli MilchmanAugust 17, 2025

At the “Sleepy Schweikert Snoozefest,” sleepwear was in as activists made fun of Schweikert for conking out.

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Kari Lake keeps doing apparently illegal shit in D.C.

By TJ L'HeureuxAugust 15, 2025

Kari Lake seems to be the “acting CEO” of a federal agency just as much as she’s the governor of Arizona.

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Friends of detained Peoria restaurateur plan last-ditch plea to Trump

By Morgan FischerAugust 15, 2025

Even local GOP chair Lisa Everett wants to stop Kawaii Sushi owner Kelly Yu’s deportation: “We need to bring her home.”

in the style of the tombstone movie poster, jerry sheridan walks as wyatt earp alongside deputies with clown faces

The Arpaio All-Stars: Meet the county sheriff’s sketchy retreads

By Stephen LemonsAugust 13, 2025

Jerry Sheridan claims he’s no Sheriff Joe. Still, he’s brought back some of Arpaio’s favorite badge-wearin’ bubbas.

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Peoria restaurateur will be deported to China soon, husband fears

By Morgan FischerAugust 13, 2025

Sushi joint owner Kelly Yu has been in ICE detention since May. Her husband has “lost faith” that she’ll avoid deportation.

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Tempe cop: Chief gave city officials data to harass homeless advocates

By TJ L'HeureuxAugust 8, 2025

A police commander says Chief Kenneth McCoy improperly gave city brass sensitive info to hound people feeding the unhoused.

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Stanton wants to join lawsuit against ICE over detention center visits

By Morgan FischerAugust 8, 2025

Several Democrats in Congress are suing ICE over a new rule preventing them from making surprise inspections.

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Tempe threw a homeless advocate in jail for filming cops

By TJ L'HeureuxAugust 7, 2025

Seemingly recognizing that its cops had screwed up, Tempe later dropped the charges against unhoused advocate Austin Davis.

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Women shouldn’t hold office, says GOP woman now running for office

By TJ L'HeureuxAugust 6, 2025

“I don’t know if I would vote for any female,” said state senate hopeful Mylie Biggs, the daughter of GOP Rep. Andy Biggs.

analise ortiz

State GOP bigwig called the feds on Democrat for posting ICE sighting

By Morgan FischerAugust 5, 2025

Arizona Senate President Warren Peterson is running to be the state’s top cop. Should he maybe learn about freedom of speech?

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9 best Jasmine Crockett zingers from her Phoenix town hall appearance

By Morgan FischerAugust 4, 2025

The feisty Texas Democrat trained her sharp tongue on Donald Trump and Arizona Republicans at an event Sunday.

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5 Phoenix suburbs among the best cities to buy first home

By TJ L'HeureuxAugust 4, 2025

If you’re looking to enter the housing market for the first time, these Valley locales are worth examining.

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