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workers, unions, PRO Act
Oct 28, 2022

Pushing for PRO Act hurts economy

The PRO Act is a decidedly pro-union measure that takes aim at both large and small employers and would make collateral damage of working families. If Senate Democrats go along with it, they will be choosing the anti-worker side.

Oct 27, 2022

Hypocrisy plagues Prop 211, sets up opponents for intimidation

Proponents of Prop 211 deceptively woo voters with a promise to expose “dark money,” without disclosing their own self-serving secrets hidden in the tortuous details of the measure. Proponents claim the act will “shine a desperately needed light on political spending, a light that has been missing in Arizona politics.”

foster care, diploma, graduation, Center for the Rights of Abused Children
Oct 27, 2022

Closing educational gap for kids in foster care

A quality, stable education helps counteract the trauma children experience when they are removed from their homes. Simple solutions can make school a haven where they experience safe relationships, gain confidence, and prepare for the future. 

Brnovich, abortion, Alliance Defending Freedom, Roe v. Wade, Fonteno, Planned Parenthood Arizona, mifepristone, U.S. District Court, Texas, Arizona,
Oct 27, 2022

Abortion laws ignore reality of most lives

It will take all of us to restore sanity to reproductive health policy in Arizona. Thankfully, we know that most Arizonans possess common sense and compassion. We know that the real work that needs to be done here is to invest in the policies and programs that enable successful living: housing, child care, adequate pay, sick leave, prenatal care, post-partum care and so on.

healthcare, inflation, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, health insurance, enrollment period, Biden, Trump
Oct 25, 2022

A playbook for new Congress to jumpstart economy, fix healthcare

New voices in Washington are needed now to overcome historic inflation and lead the economy out of recession.

election, citizens, nonprofits, propositions, Prop 309, Proposition 132, vote, election
Oct 20, 2022

Support voters rights, oppose Props. 132, 309

The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, which merged with Arizona Grantmakers Forum in August and represents more than 1,100 nonprofit organizations across Arizona, advocates for laws and initiatives that advance nonprofits’ role in Arizonans’ civic engagement.

voting, women's rights, 19th Amendment, Kansas, Air Force Academy, MAGA, Masters, Trump, vote, election
Oct 20, 2022

Hold ‘MAGA’ law-breakers accountable

If we, as a nation, allow those who violated their oaths to escape justice, it sends a signal to their followers that they can continue this behavior. If eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, we need to exercise that vigilance in the voting booth before that booth is closed to us, or its results ignored. 

Oct 13, 2022

Support Prop. 211 to end ‘dark money’

After Prop. 211 passes, voters will know who paid for every political ad and be able to evaluate the message in light of who is sending it. Equally important, dark money spenders will no longer dominate Arizona politics on behalf of secret donors. 

Oct 13, 2022

Use federal funds for cleaner, safer schools

Educate your faculty, staff members and students about new cleaning and disinfection practices and empower them to have skin in the game.  

Oct 13, 2022

Candidates address what matters to Arizonans – education

Our hope for EdVotersArizona.org is that people see it for what it is, a project by a nonpartisan organization striving to show that even in this divisive moment we can all still come to a neutral, public place and share how we’ll work to make our children’s future a little brighter – which will ultimately improve the quality of life for all Arizonans. 

Oct 13, 2022

Provide affordable housing for ‘missing middle’

We urge every city council member to support housing in their communities that meets the needs of everyone and to provide updated, inclusionary, and practical zoning designations. We urge private sector developers to bring their attention to the missing middle and join Greenlight in providing this housing.   

Oct 6, 2022

We need PASTEUR Act to avoid health care crisis

The Covid pandemic created a situation that has brought about the need for the reminder that modern-day health care has many different priorities, all deserving of necessary attention.  

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