José Luis Cruz Rivera is putting Northern Arizona University on the map by doing the opposite of what U.S. News & World Report wants.
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Ruben Gallego and His Intriguing Bid For the U.S. Senate
In purple Arizona, the Democratic congressman is seeking to replace Kyrsten Sinema next year and he’s offering a model for Democrats nationally.
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Could Ballot Images Loosen the Grip of Disinformation?
In Arizona, the current secretary of state has joined with a predecessor—one is a Democrat, the other a Republican—to push for election transparency.
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How to Settle the State Tug-of-War Over Migrants
Compacts between states, based on current agreements over parolees, can help governors and legislatures share the costs and benefits of migrants and improve our criminal justice system.
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How Arizona’s Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs Beat Crazytown
Pundits slammed her low-key campaign and skipping debates with Kari Lake, the polished former news anchor—but look who’s laughing now.
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Not All Redistricting Commissions Are Created Equal
Too many state commissions charged with ending gerrymandering wind up as handmaidens to politicians.
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Vote by Mail (Not to Mention Democracy) At Stake in Arizona Secretary of State Race
The respectable Democrat, Adrian Fontes, is neck-and-neck with Mark Finchem, a Trump-backed election denier.
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Do Voters Care About Debates? Katie Hobbs Is Going to Find Out.
The Arizona Gubernatorial candidate is blowing off her election, denying Republican opponent Kari Lake a debate. Her gamble could have a big impact far beyond the state.
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Debate Over: Vote by Mail Boosts Turnout
The results from this year’s primaries, combined with recent studies, show that voting from home drives up participation—and could affect the midterms.
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The End of Roe v. Wade Could Help Democrats in These Midterm Races
Instead of fighting each other over abortion, Democrats can fight these Republicans.
