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Phoenix New Times - Politics

Why no Arizona anti-discrimination law for LGBTQ+ people?

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Arizona state Sen. Anthony Kern blasts drag on pro-Hitler show -- By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror -- To whine about drag performers, Kern used a Senate facility to chat with Stew Peters, who calls Adolph Hitler a "hero."

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Kari Lake's lawyer apparently doesn't know how appeals work -- By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona Mirror -- "I'm sure you're aware we're not a fact-finding court . . ." the judge told the lawyer arguing Lake's election denial case.

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Arizona's 1864 abortion ban repealed by state Senate -- By Gloria Rebecca Gomez | Arizona Mirror -- With Republican help, Senate Democrats repealed the Civil War-era abortion ban. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed it Thursday.

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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.

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Kari Lake trumpets endorsement from alleged wife-beater Sonny Borrelli -- By TJ L'Heureux -- The powerful Republican lawmaker also told women the only birth control they need is an aspirin "between your knees."

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Arizona House Speaker condemns LGBTQ+ lawmaker for 'perverse ideology' -- By Matt Hennie -- Ben Toma's bitter rebuke comes as he bans House Democrats from conference rooms over drag story hour.

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All my friends know the lowrider: Photos from first 'Cruise to the Capitol' -- By TJ L'Heureux -- The Valley's tricked-out rides made a political statement in support of Chicano and Latino culture.

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How Phoenix-based Artists 4 Liberation uses art to speak out about Gaza -- By Kayla Mae Jackson | Cronkite News -- "If art is so powerful, why not use it to create change?" says organization founder E Rizo.

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Even Republicans can't figure out what Kari Lake thinks about abortion -- By TJ L'Heureux -- The U.S. Senate candidate's chaotic messaging is catching up to her from all sides.

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(Almost) 1864 no more: Arizona House repeals Civil War-era abortion ban -- By Gloria Rebecca Gomez | Arizona Mirror -- Three Republicans joined Democrats to strike down the near-total ban on abortions. An angry House Speaker then retaliated.

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Another day, another anti-trans bill vetoed by Katie Hobbs -- By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona Mirror -- Governor makes it clear — again: "I will not sign legislation that attacks Arizonans."

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Trump's brags on banning abortion could haunt him in Arizona -- By Rekha Basu -- The former president took credit for overturning Roe v. Wade, which could be his undoing in the Grand Canyon State.

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'We kept our soul': GOP keeps blocking repeal of Arizona abortion ban -- By TJ L'Heureux -- Another effort to toss 1864 ban fails in state House, advances in Senate.

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Arizona Republicans respond to Hobbs veto by attacking trans people -- By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona Mirror -- Gov. Katie Hobbs killed two GOP bills — one targeting trans people, the other allowing Ten Commandments into schools.

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Arizona Republicans now regret abortion ban they refused to repeal -- By TJ L'Heureux -- GOP lawmakers across the state are flip-flopping their way to outrage over Tuesday's court ruling.

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Rachel Mitchell tries to navigate Arizona abortion ban ruling -- By Stephen Lemons -- Maricopa County Attorney calls on lawmakers to enact "reasonable" abortion law, says women won't be prosecuted for abortions.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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