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For ASU's Jewish Community, 'Blatantly Anti-Semitic Speaker' Marks a Broken Promise

By Elias Weiss
Apr 8, 2022

Jewish students at Arizona State University are footing the $10,000 bill to bring aboard an anti-Semitic guest lecturer this weekend.
Why is a Symbol of Christian Nationalism Hanging in the Arizona House?

By Katya Schwenk
Jan 31, 2022

It’s not clear when it was first displayed, but there’s growing backlash to the “Appeal to Heaven” flag hanging inside the Arizona House of Representatives building.
Is This Phoenix Pastor a Spiritual Shaman or an Ayahuasca Kingpin — or Both?

By Katya Schwenk
Nov 18, 2021

Clay Villanueva served the psychoactive brew at his Vine of Light Church. Then he got raided by the county.
The Mesa Pastor Who Inspired QAnon Promoter Ron Watkins’ Run For Congress

By Katya Schwenk
Oct 20, 2021

Jeff Durbin, who has built a far-right media empire from Mesa, is said to have inspired Ron Watkins' run for Congress.
Scottsdale Professor Who Offended Muslims Gets Hefty Settlement From College District

By Ray Stern
Apr 13, 2021

David Chami, one of the attorneys who worked on Sabra's lawsuit, called the payment "offensive."
Under the Sun: Passing the Time By Firing Back at Jehovah’s Witnesses — With Letters

By Robrt L. Pela
Apr 13, 2021

Everyone had a COVID hobby, and Kayleigh's was responding to letters she received from Phoenix Jehovah's Witnesses.
Phoenix Sex Abuse Survivors Condemn Catholic Church PPP Loans

By Erasmus Baxter
Jul 21, 2020

At least 41 Catholic Church affiliates across the state received the funds.
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.
The Forest Service Ignored Apache Religion in Its Review of Oak Flat Copper Mine

By Elizabeth Whitman
Oct 15, 2019

Oak Flat is sacred to the San Carlos Apache, who say that the feds ignored its religious significance in a review of a proposed copper mine there.
Phoenix Police 'United in Christ' Event Sparks Backlash

By Meg O'Connor
Oct 2, 2019

"UNITED IN CHRIST A CALL TO PRAYER," reads a peculiar flyer showing Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams with her head bowed and hands folded.
Critics Decry Abuse, Cultishness as 40,000 Jehovah's Witnesses Gather in Phoenix

By Elizabeth Whitman
Aug 9, 2019

The institution's cult-like practices and history of covering up child sexual abuse have emerged only recently.
A Priest in Tucson Abused Him When He Was 12. At 60, He's Finally Able to Sue

By Elizabeth Whitman
Jul 23, 2019

Charles Taylor tried to sue the Episcopal Church in 1991, alleging he was sexually abused at age 12 by Father Richard Babcock. The case was dismissed.
Ducey Flip-Flops on Nike, Welcomes Company to Arizona

By Meg O'Connor
Jul 12, 2019

"Wait...I'm getting whiplash watching this flip flop." — Victoria Steele
109 or 43? Attorney Says Number of Accused Abusers in Phoenix Diocese Matters

By Michael Clancy
Jul 3, 2019

“With a report like this, survivors can see they are not alone.”
Tempe Pastor in Orlando for Anniversary of Pulse Shooting: Get AIDS and Die

By Meg O'Connor
Jun 21, 2019

Tempe pastor Steven Anderson went to Orlando last week on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting for a Make America Straight Again conference.
Here's What Got Extremist Pastor Steven Anderson Banned from Ireland

By Meg O'Connor
May 20, 2019

Ireland's minister for justice signed an exclusion order barring Anderson from entering the country. Here's why Ireland wants to keep him out.
Secular Group Demands That Ducey Take Down 'He Is Risen' Easter Post

By Ray Stern
Apr 24, 2019

"If you are going to recognize Christians, you have to recognize Wiccans and the Satanic Temple too."
Matt and Tawni Browning Help Lead Cult Victims to Freedom in Escaping Polygamy

By Stephen Lemons
Apr 1, 2019

Phoenix couple will be on the fifth season of the Lifetime network show, which begins April 1.
Arizona GOP Group Hosts Conspiracy Theorist Who Warns of 'Creeping Sharia'

By Elizabeth Whitman
Nov 29, 2018

GOP leaders declined to comment on a speaker who claimed that Muslims want to take over the U.S.
Arizona Satanist's Essay Goes Viral as He 'Unsubscribes' From Catholic Church

By Robrt L. Pela
Aug 25, 2018

“Take me off your list. Unsubscribe. I demand to not be counted as one of your flock. Hail Satan," Jack Matirko wrote.