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warren petersen

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.

a woman watches another woman sign a form as a man holds an umbrella over both on a sunny day

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.

rodney glassman speaks in front of an arizona flag background

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.

kari lake on stage

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.

a woman on video chat on a phone

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.”

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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.

a man and two women pose for a photo in a restaurant

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.

kenneth mccoy and rashidi johnson

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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greg stanton

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.

a young man in a backward hat that says "sharing food is not a crime"

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.

a masked HSI agent with a rifel

Map: Where ICE has been seen in Phoenix so far in 2025

By Morgan FischerAugust 7, 2025

Publicly reported sightings – which represent a fraction of ICE activity – show agents hitting some areas more than others.

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mylie biggs

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?

jasmine crockett speaks into a microphone and points off to her side

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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houses below a desert mountain

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.

yassamin ansari

Arizona Democrats plan to keep demanding access to ICE facility

By Morgan FischerAugust 4, 2025

“We want to make sure there’s coverage at all times,” said Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari on Sunday.

kari lake

Disturbing! Trans woman forced to share Sky Harbor bathroom with Kari Lake

By Zach BuchananAugust 1, 2025

If you’re trans and you encounter MAGA firebrand Kari Lake, beware: She might exploit your existence for right-wing clout.

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katie hobbs

ICE wants prison beds. Gov. Katie Hobbs may have just provided 500

By Celina JiménezAugust 1, 2025

Arizona sold an empty prison to a private company for $15 million just as ICE is looking for more places to house immigrants.

lights on top of a police car

In Phoenix, a routine traffic stop can still get you deported

By Celina JiménezJuly 31, 2025

Phoenix police say they do little about immigration enforcement. But contacting them can also mean landing on ICE’s radar.

jake hoffman wearing a "fire hobbs" hat

Bueller? Bueller? These state lawmakers missed the most work in 2025

By Morgan FischerJuly 31, 2025

State legislator is a part-time gig in Arizona. In 2025, some legislators were more part-time than others.

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quang nguyen

Disgraced sex offender’s site runs racist cartoon about Asian lawmaker

By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona MirrorJuly 30, 2025

A news site run by disgraced former lawmaker David Stringer used AI to make a cartoon of Rep. Quang Nguyen eating dogs.

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