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Elections · From the wire

LGBTQ advocates prep for a difficult campaign against ‘Protect Girls Sports in Arizona Act’

Arizona law already forbids trans girls from joining school sports teams that align with their gender identity, but Republican lawmakers want voters to ban them from school locker rooms and private sports leagues, too. In November, voters will decide the fate of the “Protect Girls Sports in Arizona Act”, also known...

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August 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM MST

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SPLC marks Voting Rights Act anniversary, issues cautions following Supreme Court rulings

Michael Williams • Aug 7, 4:10 PM

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Cavero paid Brianna Westbrook $14,000. Then came the burglary charges.

Lucia Ramirez • Aug 7, 10:15 AM

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Hourihan's pick spotlights Hobbs' APS bond law and the affordability ledger

Jose Gonzalez • Aug 7, 10:09 AM

Lean leftLean leftThe article criticizes Governor Katie Hobbs for her utility policy, framing her securitization law in a negative light while highlighting concerns over its implications for affordability and coal reliance. It leans left by portraying her actions unfavorably and amplifying criticism from Hourihan without presenting a toEstimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article criticizes Governor Katie Hobbs for her utility policy, framing her securitization law in a negative light while highlighting concerns over its implications for affordability and coal reliance. It leans left by portraying her actions unfavorably and amplifying criticism from Hourihan without presenting a to

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Junelle Cavero gave $14,000 to BDSM transgender activist arrested for burglary.

Jose Gonzalez • Aug 7, 9:30 AM

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