American-ish Samoa: Debate persists over rights denied to millions from U.S. territories
SALT LAKE CITY – Nearly 4 million people live in the five inhabited U.S. territories, but their ability to participate in American democracy is limited. When one American Samoan fought for more, he caused rifts across the islands.
Democrats, Republicans across Arizona work to engage underrepresented voters
PHOENIX – Groups on both sides of the aisle aim to educate voters, including Activate 48's "Together We Will" campaign, Arizona Latino Republican Association's candidate recruitment efforts, and events hosted by Arizona Teenage Republicans.
Los cambios en la normativa de visas T podrían ayudar a los sobrevivientes de trata de personas que buscan estatus migratorio
PHOENIX – Un nuevo cambio en la normativa de visas T del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los EE.UU. (USCIS), implementado en agosto, podría ofrecer oportunidades para las víctimas y sobrevivientes de trata de personas. Sin embargo, según expertos legales, abogados y defensores, también podría complicar el proceso.
ASU voter forum encourages college-aged voters to engage ahead of 2024 election
PHOENIX – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosted a voter forum at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to educate young voters on ballot initiatives, registering to vote and how to detect misinformation in the digital age.
Kari Lake has Donald Trump’s stamp of approval but Arizona polls show her lagging, with implications for U.S. Senate race
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump backs Kari Lake for the U.S. Senate. But she remains less popular in Arizona, which has given Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego an edge that Vice President Kamala Harris lacks in the state.
‘This will not be tolerated’: Americans grapple with AI’s influence on elections
CONCORD, N.H. — This year’s election marks the first amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, and that has regulators, lawmakers and voter advocates examining how best to regulate the technology to combat its misuse.
Medio millón de familias con estatus migratorio mixto en Arizona enfrentará realidades muy diferentes bajo políticas de inmigración de Trump o Harris
WASHINGTON — Las familias con estatus migratorio mixto en Arizona enfrentan el temor a la separación. Una presidencia de Donald Trump podría exacerbar esa situación. A nivel nacional, 22 millones de personas viven en hogares con estatus migratorio mixto, incluyendo más de medio millón en Arizona, según estimaciones de FWD.us, un grupo de defensa de la inmigración.
‘The most horrible day’: Those at the Capitol on Jan. 6 carry scars, shame, satisfaction
The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will forever be remembered as one of the darkest days in American democracy. Nearly four years later, more than 1,400 people have been charged in connection with the insurrection. Some have no regrets. Others brim with remorse.
Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban: What it means for pregnant women and how it compares to other states
WASHINGTON — Arizona bans abortion at 15 weeks. That’s later than some states and earlier than others. See how the regulations compare and what is happening during pregnancy at each stage.
Arizona is ‘essential’ in battle for U.S. Senate, says Democratic campaign chair as Ruben Gallego maintains lead over Kari Lake
WASHINGTON – Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., the Democrats’ chief Senate campaign strategist, said his party has little hope of holding the Senate if it loses in Arizona.
Tim Walz challenges Donald Trump’s stance on reproductive rights, mass shootings during Mesa campaign stop
MESA – Tim Walz’s stop at the Mesa Convention Center to rally support for presidential candidate Kamala Harris included attacks on Donald Trump for his stance on reproductive rights and mass shootings.
Hero or villain? Experts and voters consider Trump’s lasting impact on democracy
BOISE, Idaho – It’s been a common refrain this election year: Democracy itself is at stake. Those assertions briefly abated after the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but a question nevertheless begs exploration: What is his lasting impact on American democracy?
