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Judge: GOP use of ‘unborn human being’ is a biased way to describe abortion rights ballot measure
Republican lawmakers violated state law when they used the phrase “unborn human being” to describe the Arizona Abortion Access Act in a voter information pamphlet, a Maricopa County judge ruled on Friday. “The only issue before the Court is whether the phrase ‘unborn human being’ as approved by the Legislative Council is ‘an impartial analysis […]
Rhetoric versus reality: Addressing common misconceptions about abortion
Reproductive rights has taken center stage in the first post-Roe presidential election that presently features a longtime advocate for reproductive rights in possible Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, opposite former Republican President Donald Trump, whose three appointed U.S. Supreme Court justices helped overturn federal abortion rights. Although Trump’s former health staffers have co-authored the […]
In lawsuit to block abortion rights ballot measure, foes claim it is ‘too confusing’ for voters
An anti-abortion group filed a lawsuit to block voters from deciding whether the Arizona Constitution should be amended to protect abortion rights, claiming the ballot measure is too confusing and misleading. On Wednesday, Arizona Right to Life launched a legal challenge against the Arizona Abortion Access Act in Maricopa County Superior Court. The nonprofit is […]
U.S. home prices hit a record high as sales fell. Here’s how housing experts explain the trends
U.S. median home prices hit a record high for the second month in a row as sales continued to fall, according to a report released this week, as potential buyers continue to lie in wait for lower mortgage rates. Existing home sales fell 5.4% in June and median home sales reached its highest level on […]
Judge in abortion ballot summary case skeptical that GOP language is unbiased
Whether the phrase “unborn human being” will appear in a description of the Arizona Abortion Access Act sent to every voter in the state in advance of the November election is now in the hands of a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge. During a Tuesday afternoon hearing, attorneys for the abortion rights ballot initiative and […]
GOP lawmakers defend use of ‘unborn human being’ in description of abortion rights ballot measure
Republican lawmakers that used the phrase “unborn human being” to describe the Arizona Abortion Access Act in a voter information pamphlet are pushing back on a lawsuit accusing them of unlawful partisanship, defending the phrase as impartial and legally accurate. “The accuracy of this statement is uncontroverted and incontrovertible,” wrote attorneys for the GOP legislators. […]
Justine Wadsack speeds into scandal by trying to be the victim
Everything about state Sen. Justine Wadsack’s SpeederGate incident is just chef’s-kiss perfect and terribly, terribly wrong as it keeps spooling out. The Arizona Fraternal Order of Police just revoked its endorsement of Wadsack after she was pulled over for speeding (fast enough to face a criminal charge, even) and later started yelping about “political persecution” when she […]
Letting the ‘Secure Border Act’ go to voters would neuter an AZ Constitutional rule, critics argue
Four immigrant advocacy organizations are urging the Arizona Supreme Court to overrule a lower court judge and block a GOP ballot referral that would give police officers permission to jail migrants, saying that it violates the state’s constitutional requirement to stick to one topic. “Two years ago, this Court held that the Legislature violated the […]
How a Kamala Harris candidacy could supercharge Democrats’ message on abortion
President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek a second term — and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him — gives Democrats the opportunity to elevate an eager and consistent messenger on abortion rights heading into the first presidential election since the fall of Roe v. Wade. Harris had already become the […] The post How a Kamala Harris candidacy could supercharge Democrats’ message on abortion appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Arizona Democratic Party, top leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Arizona Democrats are lining up to back Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee, hailing her as a revitalizing force for the party. “As the last few weeks have made clear, Americans are looking for a new generation of leadership that will move past the divisiveness and unite us around our shared American values,” […] The post Arizona Democratic Party, top leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
AZ tribal leaders: Investments in Indian Country will be part of Biden’s legacy
Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, tribal leaders and organizations in Arizona praised Biden’s work as president and his investments in Indian Country. Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis expressed his gratitude for Biden on social media, saying that GRIC deeply appreciates President Biden’s unwavering commitment to […] The post AZ tribal leaders: Investments in Indian Country will be part of Biden’s legacy appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
VP Harris cites Biden’s ‘legacy of accomplishment’ as endorsements pile up for her bid
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to the Democratic nomination cleared Monday as she secured endorsements from potential rivals and other high-profile party members the day after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid. A swarm of Democratic legislative leaders, governors — including some thought to harbor presidential ambitions of their own — and […] The post VP Harris cites Biden’s ‘legacy of accomplishment’ as endorsements pile up for her bid appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Joe Biden’s decision was courage, not weakness. It should inspire us all.
President Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday not to seek reelection was the embodiment of courage and should serve as a source of inspiration. It’s the sort of courage that most of us will never be called upon to exhibit, though his critics will say he simply quit because was too feeble and had lost his […] The post Joe Biden’s decision was courage, not weakness. It should inspire us all. appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Sen. Justine Wadsack claims ‘political persecution’ over Tucson criminal speeding ticket
Arizona Sen. Justine Wadsack, a Tucson-area Republican, is claiming “political persecution” over a criminal speeding ticket dating from a March incident that police allege saw her driving her Tesla down Speedway at more than 70 mph. Wadsack was pulled over on Friday, March 15, just after 10 p.m., after being observed “traveling at a high […] The post Sen. Justine Wadsack claims ‘political persecution’ over Tucson criminal speeding ticket appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
What to know about Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsed by Biden as his successor
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sunday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the new Democratic presidential nominee, passing the torch to the California native who has helmed administration initiatives on reproductive rights and gun control. A former U.S. senator from California who vied for her party’s presidential nomination in the 2020 primaries, Harris, […] The post What to know about Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsed by Biden as his successor appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Democrats praise Biden for a tough decision, and some back Harris endorsement
WASHINGTON — Democrats Sunday applauded President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the presidential race, and some quickly said they support his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee, four months before the November elections. Congressional Democrats lauded Biden for his record and for passing the torch to a new […] The post Democrats praise Biden for a tough decision, and some back Harris endorsement appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign, Harris vows to win nomination
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Sunday, he said in a letter posted to social media, creating an unprecedented vacancy atop the Democratic ticket one month before he was scheduled to officially accept his party’s nomination. In a follow-up post less than 30 minutes later, Biden endorsed Vice President […] The post President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign, Harris vows to win nomination appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Legislation introduced to ratify Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement
An Arizona congressional delegation introduced bipartisan legislation to ratify and fund the Yavapai-Apache Nation’s Water Rights Settlement Agreement. The agreement would resolve the tribe’s water rights claims and bring additional water supplies to the Verde Valley and the tribe. “Securing water rights and providing reliable water supplies are essential for the future of Arizona,” Democratic […] The post Legislation introduced to ratify Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Proponents of open primaries ballot measure sue over ‘misleading’ description of it
The group behind a ballot measure that would overhaul Arizona’s election laws is suing lawmakers for approving a description of the measure that the group says only serves to mislead and confuse voters. Sarah Smallhouse, chairman of the Make Elections Fair Arizona Act campaign, said that lawmakers refused to make the changes to the description […] The post Proponents of open primaries ballot measure sue over ‘misleading’ description of it appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
Lake bashes Gallego, starts ‘build the wall’ chant at RNC
Republican U.S. Senate candidate from Arizona Kari Lake stuck to her regular talking points during a brief speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Lake slammed the news media that she used to be a member of, called for the end to the “indoctrination” of children in public schools and started a […] The post Lake bashes Gallego, starts ‘build the wall’ chant at RNC appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
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