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So Much Cope: How Arizona Republicans Are Handling the Audit's Finding That Biden Won

By Josh Kelety
Sep 24, 2021

One Gab user wrote: "Even hardcore Trumpers didnt see anything resembling fraud. You all failed."
On the Ground at the Chaotic Right-Wing 'Liberty Revolution' at the Arizona State Capitol

By Katya Schwenk
Sep 24, 2021

A faction of Arizona’s most ardent believers in voter fraud has turned against the Cyber Ninjas’ effort, now that it's complete.
Is Arizona's Redistricting Process Excluding Latinos and Native Americans?

By Josh Kelety
Sep 24, 2021

No hearings have occurred in Maryvale while two are slated to take place in Scottsdale.
The New This Land Podcast Explores Conservative Efforts to Undermine Native Rights

By Lynn Trimble
Sep 23, 2021

Conservative attacks on Native rights could impact federal action on other issues.
Why Does Kyrsten Sinema Oppose Drug Pricing Reform? Maybe This Is Why.

By Josh Kelety
Sep 21, 2021

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema has been dubbed a "pharma favorite in Congress."
Arizona Extremists Are Planning to Gather at the State Capitol — Just in Time for the 'Audit' Results

By Katya Schwenk
Sep 20, 2021

Arizona elected officials will speak alongside Capitol rioters at Phoenix's own "Justice For J6" rally.
At Least One Arizona Lawmaker Is 'Seriously Considering' Pushing a Texas-Style Abortion Ban

By Josh Kelety
Sep 9, 2021

State Senator Nancy Barto thinks the Texas abortion law is a "novel approach."
Mark Brnovich Thinks the Taliban Are a Border Threat. Actual Border Sheriffs Disagree.

By Josh Kelety
Aug 30, 2021

Brnovich claimed in a recent Fox Business interview that the federal government should close the border because the Taliban have taken over Afghanistan.
Several Arizona Legislators Are Headed To Vegas — For A QAnon Conference

By Katya Schwenk
Aug 27, 2021

Rep. Mark Finchem is one of three Arizona legislators headed to a QAnon convention organized by a group that has openly advocated for a military coup.
A Majority of the People Leading Arizona's Bogus Election Audit Are Now 'Quite Sick' From Covid

By Katya Schwenk
Aug 23, 2021

For now, the audit's theatrics can continue.
Protesters Target a Phoenix Restaurant That Asks Diners for Proof of Vaccination

By Katya Schwenk
Aug 12, 2021

One Phoenix restaurant required proof of vaccination for indoor seating. Now, they're at the center of a viral harassment campaign.
'Tyrannical' Gilbert Mayor Under Fire for Proposed Limits to Public Comment

By Katya Schwenk
Aug 5, 2021

Gilbert's mayor has been embroiled in scandal — and her critics say she has proposed new changes to city code in order to limit opposition.
Masks On The Bus, But Not In The Classroom: Schools Confront Muddled Covid Protocols

By Katya Schwenk
Aug 2, 2021

Schools are contending with widely diverging public health guidance on masks in the classroom.
Something's Missing in the Coverage of Phoenix's Exciting New Electric School Bus

By Ray Stern
Jul 19, 2021

Lawmakers, educators, and activists have touted the idea of electric school buses this month, but they and the news media overlooked the significant cost of the vehicles.
Congressional Oversight Committee Demands Audit Documents From Cyber Ninjas

By Josh Kelety
Jul 14, 2021

The Democratic lawmakers expressed concern in a letter that the audit is an effort to "promote baseless conspiracy theories."
Donald Trump Is on His Way to Phoenix Very Soon

By Josh Kelety
Jul 9, 2021

The rally will be held on July 24 at the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix.
Referendums Filed to Repeal Ducey's Flat Tax, Anti-Prop 208 Legislation

By Josh Kelety
Jul 2, 2021

The backers of Proposition 208 want to overturn the flat tax system that Arizona lawmakers approved.
Karen Fann Agreed to Make $20K 'Contribution' to Arizona Rangers for Audit Security, Docs Show

By Ray Stern
Jun 23, 2021

The word "compensation" is crossed out and above that, the word "contribution" is written in hand.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is Running for U.S. Senate

By Josh Kelety
Jun 10, 2021

Mark Brnovich needs to win over Republican primary voters before going up against Mark Kelly.
How OAN Works Hand in Glove With Arizona Republicans on the Election Audit

By Josh Kelety
Jun 7, 2021

Observers say that Fox News calling Arizona early for Joe Biden burned many conservative viewers.