Book Club: Flagrant Conduct
Although books have shaped much of my political thinking, until recently I never did much reading about LGBTQ equality. My own reasoning made me an ally, so I wasn’t as well versed as I could have...
View ArticleBook Club: Outlaw Marriages
Sally Ride, the famous astronaut who passed away in July from pancreatic cancer, left an unexpected gift to America’s youth. In her obituary, it was revealed that Ride, the first American woman to...
View ArticleChad Campbell Calls for New Faces at the Capitol
Editor’s Note: We loved Chad Campbell’s Arizona Republic op-ed so much that we couldn’t help but share it with our readers, as it so perfectly encapsulates our feelings about the current legislative...
View ArticlePro-Choice Friday News Rundown
Photo: Devon Christopher Adams Arizona has had quite an eventful few weeks, y’all. Here’s what’s been happening on the home front … As you’ve probably heard, anti-gay SB1062, vetoed by Gov. Brewer last...
View ArticleMeet Our Candidates: Ceci Velasquez for State Representative, LD 29
The Arizona primary election will be held on August 26, 2014. Reproductive health care access has been under attack, both nationally and statewide, but Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona has...
View ArticleBREAKING: Look for Return of SB 1062 if Doug Ducey Wins, azcentral.com Predicts
Photo: Devon Christopher Adams Editor’s Note: The following article was originally posted on azcentral.com at 4:53 p.m. MST on August 27, 2014. It was authored by Arizona Republic columnist Linda...
View ArticleNational Coming Out Day: A Day for Love to Win Out
October 11 is National Coming Out Day. On one hand, it is pretty awesome that there is such a sense of community engagement that there is a day of national awareness. On the other hand, it is really...
View ArticleHit Me With Your Best Shot: Single-Shot Voting in Arizona on November 4
What is single-shot voting? The Arizona governor’s race is straight-forward: There is one seat open, and you can only vote for one candidate to fill that seat. Some races have more than one seat open...
View ArticleMeet Our Candidates: Esther Durán Lumm for State Representative, LD 21
The Arizona general election will be held on November 4, 2014, and early voting is already underway! Reproductive health care access has been under attack, both nationally and statewide, but Planned...
View ArticleLegislative District 9 Candidates Clash on Reproductive Rights
On October 6, the three House candidates for the 9th legislative district met at a church in the Foothills of Tucson to discuss economic development, education, gun control, and reproductive rights....
View ArticleIgnoring the Forecast: Eleven Candidates to Beat the Red District Blues
The following post was written by Marcy, Matt, and Anna. Past election patterns and current forecasts can give pundits and the public a good idea of what to expect on Election Day, but they guarantee...
View ArticleMeet Our Candidates: Felecia Rotellini for Arizona Attorney General
The Arizona general election will be held on November 4, 2014, and early voting is already underway! Reproductive health care access has been under attack, both nationally and statewide, but Planned...
View ArticleMeet Our Candidates: Fred DuVal for Governor of Arizona
The Arizona general election will be held on November 4, 2014, and early ballots need to go out in today’s mail! Reproductive health care access has been under attack, both nationally and statewide,...
View Article10 Things Every Voter Should Know About Catherine Miranda
On August 26, Catherine Miranda won her primary election in the 27th legislative district. In November, she faces a Republican challenger, but is expected to be handily elected to represent her solidly...
View ArticleThe Best of 2014: Our Bloggers Pick Their Favorite Posts
The year 2014 was a big one here at the blog — we published 146 new pieces, many of which educated our readers about our endorsed candidates during the midterm elections. In addition to energizing...
View ArticleOut of Limbo: An Interview With Kent Burbank
Kent Burbank (left) and his family Marriage equality for same-sex couples has come about partly through court decisions finding against states that have passed laws or constitutional amendments...
View ArticleThe Mayor of Castro Street Turns 85
The pathway to social change is paved with an unwavering commitment to forging ahead in the face of adversity, and above all, loyalty to your community. This Friday, we celebrate the legacy of Harvey...
View ArticleThe Best of 2015: A Year of Blogging
Every week, we publish new material on the blog — a feat that would not be possible without the dedication and talents of our amazing volunteer bloggers! It is our not-so-humble opinion that the blog...
View ArticleFrom Safe Spaces to the Streets: Pride on the 47th Anniversary of Stonewall
The following guest post comes to us via Kelley Dupps, public policy manager for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona. Earlier this month, the nation was shocked by a mass shooting — the deadliest...
View ArticleMeet Our Candidates: Celeste Plumlee for State Representative, LD 26
The Arizona primary election will be held on August 30, 2016. Reproductive health care access has been under attack, both nationally and statewide, but Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona has...
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