Children – the next ones in the meat grinder
Much of what the states are doing violates federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act that sets the floor on wages, hours and child labor.
Data suggest changes for sex offense policies
It’s time for a new paradigm in sex offender policies, one that considers real studies by real scientists.
Alarming restraint against journalist should be dissolved immediately
The news that a judge granted a restraining order against Arizona Capitol Times journalist Camryn Sanchez for investigating Sen. Wendy Rogers’ residency was alarming to us at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF). It should concern all Americans who value the First Amendment.
Supreme Court lets challenges to federal agencies go forward
The Supreme Court is allowing challenges to the structure of two federal agencies to go forward in federal court.
To solve AZ’s affordable housing crisis, start by getting government out of way
Arizona is facing a housing affordability crisis—and the blame lies largely on the shoulders of local elected officials.
Yavapai County attorney wants to intervene in Supreme Court abortion battle
Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane wants to intervene in the state Supreme Court battle over abortion laws because he wants to start enforcing a territorial-era law that outlaws virtually all abortions.
New DPS director says different approach should be used for protesters
Nearly nine months after Department of Public Safety officers used tear gas on protesters without warning, the department’s new director said officers should take a different approach before dispersing the chemical agent.
Justices grapple over Navajo water rights, government’s duty to tribe
Supreme Court justices pressed government attorneys Monday on their argument that the treaties that put the Navajo on reservation lands implied an intent – but not a duty – for the government to provide water to the tribe.
Let’s take clear path back to protecting native religious freedom
The federal courts have generally denied Native American religious beliefs the same protections afforded other, more convenient religions under the law.
Supreme Court seems split in Navajo Nation water rights case
The Supreme Court seemed split Monday as it weighed a dispute involving the federal government and the Navajo Nation's quest for water from the drought-stricken Colorado River.
Feds want justices to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water
States that rely on water from the over-tapped Colorado River want the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lawsuit from the Navajo Nation that could upend how water is shared in the Western U.S.
We’re suing to restore our right to free speech
Add it all up, and Prop. 211 will stifle Arizonans from advocating for causes they care about.