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A member of Patriot Movement AZ, a controversial group of President Trump supporters, argues with Red for Ed protesters while Arizona Department of Public Safety officers keep the two groups separated on April 30. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Apr 30, 2018

Photos: Red for Ed protests at the Arizona Capitol dwindle but persist

Public schools across Arizona remained closed for the third day as Red for Ed protesters descended again on the state Capitol.

(Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Apr 30, 2018

The Breakdown, Episode 16: Strike everything

Tens of thousands of Red for Ed supporters marched on the Capitol last week, and they say they'll stay out of schools until Gov. Doug Ducey and the Legislature come up with a plan for education that satisfies them.

(Photo by Carmen Forman/Arizona Capitol Times)
Apr 26, 2018

Legion of striking teachers descend on Capitol as Senate adjourns

As more than 40,000 teachers and their supporters marched from downtown Phoenix to the Arizona Capitol the next morning, the state Senate adjourned for the week and rank-and-file members left without a vote on a budget that could boost teacher pay.

(Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Apr 26, 2018

Photos: Thousands join Red for Ed march on the Arizona Capitol

To say a sea of red descended on downtown Phoenix on April 26 may be cliche, but there's hardly a better way to describe the scene that began at Chase Field.

Mar 27, 2018

Jury acquits Capitol protester arrested in 2016

A man who was forcibly removed from the Arizona House during a 2016 protest was acquitted today of all charges stemming from his arrest.

Mar 21, 2018

Arizona teachers protest low pay at state Capitol

Teachers gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to protest their low pay, including some from west Phoenix schools who plan to skip their normal workday in a job action.

Nov 27, 2017

Wearing mask in public to become illegal under proposed law

Thinking of wearing a Trump mask to a political demonstration? A chicken suit to a protest? Or even fake nose and glasses to a public event? A proposed new law could send you to prison for a year -- and a dozen times longer if you or someone else at the event was involved in property damage.

Sep 27, 2017

National anthem not ‘proper venue’ for activism, Ducey says

Gov. Doug Ducey added his voice Tuesday to those of politicians like President Trump in criticizing athletes who "take a knee'' during the Star-Spangled Banner.

Protesters demonstrate at the August 22 campaign rally for President Trump. Phoenix police made a handful of arrests and used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the crowd as the event came to a close. (Arizona Capitol Times/Photo by Ellen O'Brien)
Sep 1, 2017

Lawyers on call, prepared to defend protesters arrested at Trump rally

As President Donald Trump arrived in downtown Phoenix on August 22, dozens of attorneys were on call ready to defend protesters and rally-goers alike – free of charge.

Aug 23, 2017

Legislator to draft law to unmask protesters he compares to KKK

Rep. Jay Lawrence wants to create criminal penalties for protesters who wear masks to hide their identity while committing crimes, and likened those modern day protesters to the Ku Klux Klan.

Jul 6, 2017

The escalating wave of violence in political protest must come to an end

As author of a book documenting the shooting of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and a frequent socio-political commentator on issues of local and national importance, I am appalled by the epidemic of violence in political protest sweeping our nation.

Feb 27, 2017

Arizona House speaker won’t hear rioting bill

The speaker of the Arizona House said Monday he won't hear a bill that makes participating in or helping organize a protest that turns into a riot an offense that could lead to criminal racketeering charges.

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