The latest columns, posts, and discussion items from Arizona List staff, board members, interns, and allies.
When I found my table and sat down, I was able to center myself with the goal of leaving that day enlightened and inspired. I was excited to see so many other women excited about something everyone in that room was passionate about: making change. Despite my eagerness to absorb all of the information and … Read more
Meet Arizona’s newest multi-millionaire – Representative Eddie Farnsworth – and YOU are footing the bill. “East Valley charter-school owner and state lawmaker Eddie Farnsworth is poised for a payday of up to $30 million after the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools approved the transfer of his for-profit charter-school chain to a newly formed non-profit company on Monday.” That move … Read more
Frank Riggs, Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Riggs has positioned himself as a pro-public schools, no-nonsense education leader with the experience and gumption to “restore credibility and trust” to the office of SPI. But don’t be fooled — Frank Riggs is a far right-wing conservative who aligned himself with some of the most … Read more
Note: The following is a guest post from Democratic Diva . It illustrates why it is absolutely crucial that we elect pro-choice candidates to state office this November. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ARIZONA’S TRIGGER LAW Could I really go to jail for an abortion or miscarriage in Arizona? Yes. Here’s how: Roe v Wade Background: Roe v Wade is a … Read more