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‘Rehabilitation’ in Name Only? Advocates React to Ducey’s Plan on State Prisons

By Ali Swenson

Jan 14, 2020

One state lawmaker says Governor Doug Ducey's attempt to rebrand the Department of Corrections with a new name is like putting "lipstick on a pig."

Anti-Gay Tempe Pastor Says Australia Bushfires Are God’s Revenge for Banning Him

By Ali Swenson

Jan 6, 2020

This is just the latest in Tempe pastor Steven Anderson's hateful rhetoric, which has targeted the gay community and Jewish people, among others.

Video: Arizona DPS Director Gets Warning for Driving Over 90 MPH

By Ali Swenson

Dec 4, 2019

Watch out while driving — you may be sharing the road with the lead-footed state DPS director.

Homeless Man Arrested for a Felony for Stealing a Burrito

By Meg O'Connor

Nov 27, 2019

Bell, who is homeless, has been charged with a class 6 felony for allegedly stealing a burrito.

Human Chop Shop Owes $58M to Plaintiffs in Body Donation Lawsuit, Jury Says

By Meg O'Connor

Nov 19, 2019

The owner of a body donation center where FBI agents found buckets of heads and a cooler of male genitalia will pay $58 million to the plaintiffs.

Pima Cop on Leave and Under Criminal Investigation for Tackling Limbless Teen

By Meg O'Connor

Nov 19, 2019

Deputy Manuel Van Santen is on administrative leave following the disturbing video of him tackling a limbless teen. A criminal probe is also underway.

As Tucson Counts Sanctuary City Vote, Mohave County Calls Itself Gun 'Sanctuary'

By Ali Swenson

Nov 5, 2019

Tucson could soon become a sanctuary city for immigrants. Meanwhile, Mohave County has declared itself a "sanctuary county" for an entirely different group: gun owners.

NAU Students' 'Immigrant Mother,' Homeless Vet Halloween Costumes Spark Outrage

By Ali Swenson

Oct 31, 2019

An Instagram post showing students in costume with dirty faces and cardboard signs is sparking outrage.

'If You're Not White, You're Not Right': Company Settles Over Alleged Racism

By Ali Swenson

Oct 15, 2019

Clinton Lee said his supervisor at Arizona Discount Movers in Phoenix often started staff meetings with the Nazi salute

Arizona Game and Fish Promotes Its Own Hunting Contest While Banning Others

By Ali Swenson

Sep 11, 2019

Hunters and animal activists finally agree on something.

Alt-Right Troll Baked Alaska Shows He Hasn't Changed at ICE Protest in Phoenix

By Meg O'Connor

Jul 19, 2019

Gionet made a press badge, pretended to be press, said he voted for "based and redpilled" Doug Ducey, & was allowed to flee while cops arrested others.

Daily Star Caves to Pressure From Sheila Polk, Pulls Op-Ed on Sentencing Reform

By Meg O'Connor

Jun 12, 2019

Emails shared with New Times show Polk had explicitly asked lawmakers to oppose the sentencing reform bill.

Anti-Immigrant Group Dumps Trash at DNC as 'Donation' for Asylum Seekers

By Meg O'Connor

May 24, 2019

The anti-immigrant group went to the DNC and pretended they were leaving donations for asylum seekers. Instead, they left two bags of garbage.

Juan Martinez Still Prosecuting Murder Cases Despite Seven Misconduct Complaints

By Meg O'Connor

May 21, 2019

Monday marked the start of Avtar Grewal's murder trial and another case for Juan Martinez, who has received at least seven bar complaints in the past four years.

How Facebook Led the FBI to Seize Guns From an Arizona 'Neo-Nazi'

By Meg O'Connor

May 16, 2019

Feds alleged "Wells described himself in his posts as a skinhead, Neo-Nazi, 'liberal killer,' and a member of the South Bay Skinheads."

'Nation's Only Female Chain Gang' Apparently Disbanded

By Meg O'Connor

May 2, 2019

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office website still boasts that a "unique feature" of Estrella Jail is "the nation's only female chain gang."

Scottsdale PD Still Classifying a High Rate of Rapes as False or Baseless

By Meg O'Connor

Apr 29, 2019

FBI data show SPD is classifying rape cases as unfounded at a rate much higher than the national average and higher than any other similarly sized city in Maricopa County

AZ Correction Officer: 'Felt Cute, Might Pepper Spray Your Baby Daddy ...'

By Meg O'Connor

Apr 28, 2019

Arizona law enforcement officers take #FeelingCuteChallenge.

Sex, Crime, and Lies: Hundreds of Arizona Cops Banned for Misconduct

By Meg O'Connor

Apr 26, 2019

In Arizona, 1,112 police officers have been decertified for misconduct ranging from foolish to downright criminal.

We Fix Ugly Pools™ Sues Company Formerly Known as We Fix Ugly Houses

By Steven Hsieh

Mar 12, 2019

This dispute between these two Valley companies is just plain "Ugly." So fix it.

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Marijuanopoly: Inside the Game of Arizona's Pot Industry

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Marijuanopoly: Inside the Game of Arizona's Pot Industry

High-Profile Arizonans Give Big to Penzone for Sheriff

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