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Phoenix lawyer tapped by Biden would be second South Asian federal judge in Arizona – after older sister, an appeals court judge
WASHINGTON – Following in his sister’s footsteps: Phoenix lawyer Sharad Desai, tapped for a federal judgeship by President Joe Biden, has an older sister who serves on the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. She was the first South Asian federal judge in Arizona.
Vulnerable on border security, Democrats adopt some GOP rhetoric even as Harris slams Trump’s approach
CHICAGO – Faced with relentless attacks over record level illegal immigration, Democrats have tweaked their platform, adding a promise to secure the border that appeared nowhere in the 2020 platform. It’s a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris.
‘I don’t want to be in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’’: Abortion access drives Arizona delegates to get out the vote
CHICAGO – Reproductive rights are center stage at the Democratic National Convention, and Arizona Democrats see abortion rights ballot initiative as a sure way to drive up turnout.
Arizona Democrats ‘excited, invigorated and happy’ as national convention kicks off four-day Chicago rally for Harris-Walz ticket
CHICAGO – Arizona Democrats, like other delegates to the Democratic National Convention, said they’re filled with optimism about the 2024 election now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the nominee.
Quiet heroes: Meet the Valley animal lovers tending to feral cat colonies
PHOENIX – In the Phoenix area, there are a number of feral cats, prompting efforts to address the situation through Trap, Neuter, Return, commonly known as TNR. Numerous volunteers throughout the Valley commit their time and resources to address the issue.
‘Unconditional love’: Saving One Life helps cats through colony feedings, TNR, fostering, adoptions
PHOENIX – Saving One Life is an Arizona nonprofit organization and one of the many animal rescues that helps save cats. The organization does colony feedings, TNR, fostering and adoption in order to find them loving homes.
The Singletons provides financial, compassionate support to single-parent families battling cancer
PHOENIX – The Singletons, a Phoenix-based nonprofit, helps single-parent families battling cancer get the resources and assistance they need.
Feds award Intel $8.5 billion; money to expand Chandler, other chip plants
CHANDLER - President Joe Biden announced the award of $8.5 billion to chipmaker Intel on Wednesday, along with $11 billion in loans that will help the semiconductor manufacturer expand operations in Arizona and three other states.