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Republicans want to kick out a Democratic lawmaker over an ICE alert

By Morgan Fischer

Sep 3, 2025

Once again for those in the back: Posting about the public activity of law enforcement is protected by the First Amendment.

Tempe repeals controversial parks ordinance after sustained backlash

By TJ L'Heureux

Sep 3, 2025

Tempe passed the ordinance two months ago despite criticism that it targeted groups who help unhoused people in city parks.

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 Milchman

Sep 2, 2025

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

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

By Zach Buchanan

Aug 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.

Glassman touts endorsement in AG race that Yuma sheriff denies giving

By Stephen Lemons

Aug 27, 2025

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

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

By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror

Aug 26, 2025

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

rodney glassman speaks in front of an arizona flag background

GOP attorney general candidate in hot water for illegal donations

By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona Mirror

Aug 19, 2025

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

Readers clown GOP candidate who said she wouldn’t vote for a woman

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 19, 2025

GOP state senate hopeful Mylie Biggs said women shouldn’t run for office. Readers loved the irony: “Who’s gonna tell her?”

Artist on Phoenix mural once made racist gesture, wrote ‘Kill the Homeless’

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 18, 2025

Leila Parnian’s new “Through Her Eyes” mural is beautiful. Her assistants’ pasts are far uglier.

a woman stands by a poster of a sleeping david schweikert

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

By Eli Milchman

Aug 17, 2025

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

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

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 15, 2025

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

Stanton wants to join lawsuit against ICE over detention center visits

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 8, 2025

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

Arizona State Representative's Spotify playlist was leaked and wow

By Amy Young

Aug 7, 2025

Several other politicians, journalists and tech and media professionals made the list.

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

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 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.

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

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 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 Fischer

Aug 4, 2025

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

Arizona Democrats plan to keep demanding access to ICE facility

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 4, 2025

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

a health worker in a mask stares into the distance

Op-ed: GOP health care cuts will devastate Arizona families like mine

By Holanda Salinas | Arizona Mirror

Aug 1, 2025

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.

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

By Zach Buchanan

Aug 1, 2025

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

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

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 31, 2025

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

Politics

GOP candidates bash mail voting, voted by mail

Unlikely allies urge state to fund medical weed research

Politics

GOP candidates bash mail voting, voted by mail

Unlikely allies urge state to fund medical weed research

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