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Phoenix New Times - Politics
Arizona GOP's great abortion flip-flop
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Arizona Supreme Court reinstates Civil War ban on abortions -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Prominent Arizona Democrats denounced the decision. Even former Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, said the ruling is "not the outcome I preferred."6 days ago
Rivals pounce on Rachel Mitchell's plea deal with former prisons boss -- By Stephen Lemons -- GOP primary opponent blasts Maricopa County Attorney for "sweetheart deal" giving Charles Ryan probation for armed, drunken standoff with police.7 days ago
Measure to enshrine abortion rights poised to reach Arizona ballot -- By TJ L'Heureux -- High-profile Democrats — including Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — rally over reproductive rights.8 days ago
'You're gonna pack the jails': Phoenix targets unhoused with camping ban -- By TJ L'Heureux -- City Council committee OKs banning unhoused people from camping near schools, childcare facilities and shelters despite concerns about enforcement.8 days ago
GOP lawmaker denounces LGBTQ+ people during sermon in Arizona House -- By Joseph Darius Jaafari | LOOKOUT -- Rep. Lupe Diaz calls U.S. "unrighteous" thanks to trans people, non-Christians.12 days ago
Every endorsement in Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake Senate race -- By TJ L'Heureux -- When it comes to endorsements, Kari Lake doesn't have many friends in Arizona.12 days ago
How Phoenix undercut its own police oversight agency -- By TJ L'Heureux -- City officials meddled with the Office of Accountability and Transparency, leading to its director quitting and a lawsuit.13 days ago
Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed in 2024 (so far) and why -- By Matt Hennie -- The Veto Queen struck three times in March, denouncing one bill as a GOP effort to "score cheap political points."13 days ago
'Connect the dots': Abortion at heart of 2024 elections in Arizona -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Reproductive freedom is front and center in the U.S. Senate race, legislative campaigns and a ballot initiative.15 days ago
Biden visits Arizona to woo Latinos amid pushback from left on Gaza -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Primary voters sent a message to Biden on Tuesday. He came to Phoenix and delivered one to Latinos: 'I desperately need your help.'18 days ago
Kari Lake keeps changing her tune on abortion -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Like a chameleon, the U.S. Senate candidate keeps shifting her position on the high-profile issue.28 days ago
Kari Lake hugs it out with white nationalist during campaign event -- By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror -- The U.S. Senate candidate gets chummy with Wade Searle but won't say if he's involved in her campaign.28 days ago
GOP bill seeks to 'erase' trans, nonbinary people from Arizona law -- By Gloria Rebecca Gomez | Arizona Mirror -- A bill that enshrines a narrow definition of biological sex into state law is one vote away from passing the Arizona legislature.1 month ago
Mushroom dreams: Arizona lawmakers signal support for psilocybin use -- By Noah Cullen -- Bipartisan group of lawmakers support psilocybin use in therapeutic settings to treat PTSD, depression and other conditions.1 month ago
Kyrsten Sinema won't run for reelection to Arizona Senate seat -- By Matt Hennie -- She's out: "I will leave the Senate at the end of this year."1 month ago
Equality Arizona is back, but under a leader who allegedly doomed it -- By Joseph Darius Jaafari | LOOKOUT -- Michael Soto was ousted after allegations of impropriety. Now, he's quietly retaken control of the statewide LGBTQ+ nonprofit.1 month ago
QAnon Shaman cozies up with Republicans at Arizona Capitol -- By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror -- Convicted felon Jacob Chansley had a kiki with several lawmakers who, like him, were on hand for the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riots.1 month ago
Ken Bennett runs out of anti-trans venom, kills Arizona ballot measure -- By Gloria Rebecca Gomez | Arizona Mirror -- The state senator was the only Republican to vote against the trans bathroom ban and limits on preferred pronouns. It was enough to stop it.1 month ago
Republican Hispanic leader denounces Arizona GOP's immigration bill -- By TJ L'Heureux -- As Republican lawmakers push a ballot measure, they fast-tracked a controversial immigration bill to Gov. Katie Hobbs.1 month ago
Russ Skinner says he'll run for Maricopa County sheriff as Democrat -- By TJ L'Heureux -- The county's new sheriff says he wants the job for a full four-year term. He faces voters in a July primary.1 month ago
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