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democracy, Second Amendment, guns, schools
Jul 14, 2023

Violence is being used to destroy democracy

The Second Amendment was originally written so that state militias could respond in defense of democracy if the government turned into a tyranny. Now the Second Amendment has been perverted to give individuals guns so they can overthrow the government and create a tyranny.

Nov 4, 2021

LGBT and conservative? You’re not alone

I encourage all LGBT voters to look at what the Democrat Party has become and ask yourselves: “Does this party truly represent my values?” If the answer is no, don’t feel alone – the Republican Party has room for you.

Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Tracey Nadzieja stands with Brianna Westbrook after Nadzieja was sworn into office on October 12, 2018, making history as the first transgender judge in Arizona. Westbrook said Arizona's transgender community is small, and Nadzieja's accomplishment was celebrated as a step forward across the state. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIANNA WESTBROOK
Oct 29, 2018

The Breakdown: No turning back

Last week The New York Times warned that the Trump administration may soon define 1.4 million transgender Americans out of existence. One of those Americans is Tracey Nadzieja.

Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Tracey Nadzieja sits in the stark white courtroom at the 4th Avenue Jail where she presides over initial appearances. Nadzieja is the first known transgender judge in Arizona. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Oct 26, 2018

Transgender judge takes bench as gender issues heat up

Tracey Nadzieja never wanted to be the story. But she was thrust into the spotlight this year when she became the first known transgender judge in Arizona.

Jan 21, 2018

At least 7 women’s marches and rallies held around Arizona

Department of Public Safety officials estimated that at least 20,000 people participated in Sunday's two-mile march in downtown Phoenix that began and ended at the State Capitol.

Dec 15, 2017

Dem leader says new Senate harassment policy doesn’t go far enough

A move by Senate leadership to update the chamber's harassment policy is provoking some criticism over what is not included.

Kendra Tonan-Lizzarago
Aug 14, 2017

Kendra Tonan-Lizzarago: Showing world what being transgender means

Kendra Tonan-Lizzarago, president of Trans Spectrum of Arizona, has been working to educate Arizonans on what being transgender means and show them how they can protect trans people.

Apr 6, 2016

Arizona narrowly avoided backlash facing North Carolina

An economic backlash broadened Tuesday against a North Carolina law that critics say discriminates against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people with PayPal announcing it has canceled a major expansion in the state.

May 4, 2015

No action by lawmakers, but gay rights activists continue fight against discrimination

Arizona’s lawmakers weren’t ready to consider legislation that would have let voters decide whether to outlaw discrimination against gays, leaders of gay rights groups say.

Feb 2, 2015

Mormon Church offers civil rights protection to gay community

An olive branch of sorts being offered to the gay community by the Mormon Church has advocates on the extremes of both sides here saying there may be grounds for compromise.

Jan 28, 2015

Mormon leaders call for measures protecting gay rights

The Mormon church announced a campaign Tuesday for new laws that protect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination while somehow also protecting people who assert their religious beliefs.

Dec 30, 2014

Schools, same sex marriage, ‘dreamers’ win in court

Courts in 2014 struck down Arizona laws by siding with gays, abortion providers, and illegal immigrants. Public school students also got a big win in court, but that case probably won’t be resolved any time soon.

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