Sign In
Free Newsletter
State looks to O’Connor House for help teaching Arizona kids civics
As expectations for reading, writing and math have increased, emphasis on civic awareness among Arizona students has dropped, according to the state’s top education official.
US ex Justice O’Connor hosts immigration debate
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is hosting a forum on the economic implications of extending U.S. citizenship to immigrants living illegally in the country.
Bipartisan group proposes Arizona immigration plan
A bipartisan group of business and community leaders has proposed a four-point immigration plan for Arizona.
Retired court justice O’Connor urges civility
TUCSON ai??i?? When Sandra Day O'Connor was a member of the Arizona Senate in the 1970s and needed to get business done, she would bring folks from both sides of the aisle to the adobe house she and her husband built, serve Mexican food and beer and work things out, civilly. Sadly, politicians in Arizona and the U.S. are struggling with the concept of civil discussion ai??i?? unfortunate, becau[...]
Sandra Day O’Connor to dedicate new county courthouse
Sandra Day O'Connor is set to dedicate Maricopa County Superior Court's new building on Tuesday in what officials say is the largest construction project in county history.
Sandra Day O’Connor encourages embattled redistricting commission
As accusations of partisan politics and foul play continue to assail Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission, a message of confidence and encouragement was delivered to the group by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Race to the Top: Sandra Day O’Connor and Lorna Lockwood
Arizona’s two most esteemed jurists were pioneers in their own right, opening the door for women to courts of the highest level.
Both icons — Sandra Day O’Connor and Lorna E. Lockwood — also served in the Arizona Legislature.
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to teach middle school class about justice
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is planning to visit a Phoenix middle school on Thursday to teach students about the country's justice system.
Critics fault retired Justice O’Connor over ethics
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor continues to hear cases in U.S. appeals courts, while also playing a role in public policy issues. Her critics say she should do one or the other, but not both.
Colin Powell to join national civility institute
Retired Gen. Colin Powell is joining the University of Arizona's national civility institute board.
Lawmaker would abolish Arizona Board of Regents
An Arizona legislator is proposing that the state board that oversees the entire public university system be eliminated and replaced with separate boards of trustees for each state university.
California judge to hear case against Loughner
Judge Larry A. Burns of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California has been designated to oversee United States v. Jared Lee Loughner, in Arizona's U.S. District Court, said David Madden, a spokesman for the Ninth Circuit Office of the Circuit.
