Saying he was doing what the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. would have wanted, a Queen Creek senator got Republican colleagues to vote to outlaw diversity, equity and inclusion programs in state and local governments and the university system.
Read More »Measure to outlaw diversity, equity, inclusion programs in governments, universities advances
Two bills attacking so-called ‘culture war’ issues await final votes 
Two measures dealing with what could be considered "culture war'' issues await a final vote in the state Senate.
Read More »Hoffman aims to ban public funds for programs promoting diversity, inclusion, equity 
Two years after banning the use of public funds for so-called "critical race theory,'' a Queen Creek Republican lawmaker is now going after programs that promote diversity, equality and inclusion.
Read More »Diversity and inclusion benefit all companies 
In corporate America, diversity has long been a buzzword. But in recent years, inclusion has been added to the mix. “I would define diversity as having a lot of difference in the room. I would define inclusion as having that ...
Read More »Democrats fire first salvo in redistricting battle
When Gov. Doug Ducey appointed three people to a commission largely unknown to the public, Democratic senators tasked with confirming the appointees decried them as pawns in the governor’s attempt to ensure Arizona bucks its changing demographics and remains in Republican hands for the next decade.
Read More »Gender identity debate comes to Capitol in opposing bills
A Green Valley lawmaker wants motorists to have more than the current either-or choice of "male'' or "female'' on state-issued driver's licenses.
Read More »School choice celebrates diversity of thought, talent, perspectives
Today’s kids, educated in different kinds of schools — with or without uniforms, religion, second languages, music, or whatever else — will bring to tomorrow’s positions of leadership not monotony or sameness but a deeply diverse and crucially varied set of experiences. What better way to promote that diversity than to celebrate National School Choice Week — and the diversity of education it inspires?
Read More »Raquel Terán: One citizen’s road to the Legislature 
You probably know Raquel Terán’s name by now. But she’s more than a name on a frivolous lawsuit.
Read More »The Breakdown: Flamin’ hot races
With the final vote tally finally in, Arizonans now know who will be vying for their votes in the November General Election.
Read More »Women, minority candidates emerge in Democratic slate
The statewide Democratic candidates who emerged victorious from primary elections reflect a diverse slate, with people of color and women making up the majority of the nominees. The Republican nominees reflect quite the opposite.
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