Op-ed: Phoenix treating the homeless like biohazards instead of people
If a new city ordinance passes as expected, after June 1, feeding wild birds could be more legal than feeding the unhoused.
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First Friday isn’t ending — it’s evolving
Change is the nature of the downtown Phoenix art walk.
I knew Arizona’s safety net was frayed. Then I almost fell through it
I lost my job and had to navigate the Arizona Department of Economic Security. It was a nightmare.
DoorDash Grandma doesn’t need to save 4 cents on taxes, she needs a living wage
As gas and rent skyrocket, viral ‘heartwarming’ stories of working seniors are starting to look a lot more like horror stories.
I need help caring for my daughter. Arizona is jerking us around
I have cancer and need care for my daughter, who has Down syndrome. The Department of Economic Security isn’t helping.
ICE’s Surprise detention center is near my school. Does my congressman care?
My classmates must pass the facility every morning. Our representatives have responded with silence, deflection or worse.
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Op-ed: Why can’t Circle K sell me a beer without invading my privacy?
There’s a difference between checking my birthdate and scanning — and logging — all my personal information.
Op-ed: ASU needs to show courage and stand up to ICE
Unlike some Valley schools, ASU has shown neither courage to say that ICE is unwelcome nor care for its own community.
Op-ed: We kicked government spy cameras out of Sedona. You can too
Flock license plate cameras track your movements. Our city got rid of them, and you can push yours to do the same.
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Op-ed: The time is now to speak out against the latest APS rate hike
While many Arizonans have struggled to pay the bills, APS’s parent company made over $600 million in profit last year.
Op-ed: An ex posted explicit images of me online. Now he’s in jail
Three years ago, nude images of me popped up online. It turned my life upside down, but here’s how I fought for justice.
‘How one of the worst shows ever turned into a legendary house party’: Psyko Steve Presents turns 25
The prolific promoter takes a look back at more than two decades of concerts. How many of these shows did you see?
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I’m a furloughed federal worker in Arizona. I DoorDash to survive
I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Surprise. Because of the government shutdown, I’ve missed three paychecks.
Op-ed: Arizona cops’ ‘green labs’ could be a problem if not done right
Arizona police want to get people high to be able to spot impaired driving. There are potential pitfalls.
Op-ed: Uber’s partnership with ASU is an exploitative sham
The rideshare company is touting a new free tuition program for drivers, but it’s really just polishing its image.
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Op-ed: Arizona housing bill puts Phoenix historic homes at risk
Irreplaceable historic homes in Phoenix could be torn down and replaced with boxy, cookie-cutter development.
Op-ed: GOP health care cuts will devastate Arizona families like mine
Not having health insurance means we hope and pray that we do not get sick or hurt, because if we do, we cannot see a doctor.
Op-ed: Why are Republicans so scared to release the Epstein files?
We’ve seen a complete bait and switch from some of the most rabid Epstein detractors. I’m looking at you, Rep. Andy Biggs.
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Op-ed: Laura Pastor is dragging her feet on ditching the suicide lanes
The Phoenix councilmember punted on axing the reverse lanes, saying it should be studied more. But it’s been studied enough.
How Trump and Christian nationalism split Phoenix churches in two
Pastor Caleb Campbell lost 80% of his congregation to Trump-ier churches. He now works to heal that religious divide.
Modern-day Jim Crow: Phoenix still has a segregation problem
Phoenix’s segregation was deliberately designed, reinforced through policy and sustained by inequality.
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Review: Phoenix’s urban sprawl is no match for Lectric’s new e-bike
At $1,300, the XPress 750 from Phoenix-based Lectric isn’t cheap. But it is a pretty fun way to get around town.