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Lessons learned on press restrictions from my home country
I couldn’t help but think about my former country’s experience when House Speaker David Gowan revoked reporters’ access to the chamber’s floor, a privilege journalists have enjoyed for at least four decades.
This new background check policy is only the latest retaliation from Gowan’s House
The actions of the House since January serve as strong evidence that this sweeping policy has less to do with security than it does with retribution against a reporter who dared to investigate the most powerful person in the chamber.
Don’t chain Arizona’s watchdogs
Like any good joke, timing is everything. House Speaker David Gowan demonstrated peculiar timing this week.
Mendez lambasted for comments during House prayer time
A top House leader slapped down a Democratic lawmaker today for using the time set aside for prayer to instead give thanks for diverse beliefs -- including the belief there is no higher power.
House to Mendez: No God, no prayer
A prayer is only a prayer if it refers to God, at least according to the state House of Representatives.
Bill would ban college free speech zones
State lawmakers will decide whether those who have something to say on college and university campuses can be told when and where they can say it.
Group challenges Paradise Valley college’s free speech policy
A conservative non-profit that last year won a First Amendment victory at the U.S. Supreme Court for a Gilbert pastor is now challenging the free speech policy of Paradise Valley Community College.
Prisoner rights magazine files suit over alleged censorship
A monthly magazine dedicated to prisoner rights is suing the Arizona Department of Corrections, claiming it has an overly broad censorship policy and illegally censored four editions of the publication in 2014.
Investor group says APS subpoena would violate First Amendment
Issuing a subpoena to force disclosure of potential Arizona Public Service election spending opens up a host of legal and policy issues, a utility investor group argued.
Gay marriage settled, but political fights remain
Arguing it would strengthen rather than diminish the institution of marriage, a divided U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in America.
Watchdog group prepares to sue Corporation Commission over public records
A national government watchdog group has hired a lawyer and is prepared to sue the Arizona Corporation Commission to compel the release of public records.
New plan to withhold names in police shootings could lead to further delays
Law enforcement unions are revising their proposal to temporarily withhold the names of officers involved in shootings, but the change could mean a longer wait than their initial 90-day proposal.
