Recent Articles from Chris Silavong
Lawmaker’s daughter seeks to oust stepmother from Senate
The Democratic primary for a southwest Phoenix district’s seat in the state Senate is a family affair. The challenger is a hungry newcomer looking to strip the title of senator from the defending incumbent: her stepmother.
Tempe artist cooks meals and fashions robot sculptures for a cause
Alexi DeVilliers wakes up around 5 a.m. every Saturday to make around 100 meals and then his wife Denise cleans the kitchen afterwards. He then drives from Tempe to downtown Phoenix and drops off the food at a shelter that caters to the elderly homeless.
Rep. Coleman changes mind, shakes up House race in District 16
The Republican primary for two House seats in the East Valley’s Legislative District 16 claimed two victims before it even got started.
Diversity Dialogue explores media coverage of women
Was it sexist to open a story with Helen Purcell crying? Does repeating Donald Trump’s comments further stereotypes? Do race, gender and sexual orientation belong in news stories?