Abortion

AZ Supreme Court rules "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when citing law

Apr 3, 2025 The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when quoting the law, despite concerns over partisan implications.

Arizona's 15-week abortion ban ruled unenforceable

Mar 5, 2025 The ruling comes as conservative lawmakers look toward other paths to restrict abortion.

Micky Dolenz on what being a Monkee means to him.

Jan 23, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Invisible Theatre's production of "What the Constitution Means to Me"; and how Adiba Nelson's new children's book is a love letter to those seeking representation and a connection to spirituality.

Former head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards has died

Jan 20, 2025 In a statement, her family confirmed her death, saying she passed away at home, "surrounded by family and her ever-loyal dog, Ollie."

Governor Katie Hobbs targets school voucher reform and accountability in State of the State Address

Jan 13, 2025 Hobbs outlines 2025 plans for housing, childcare, education reform, water security, and public safety.

Following abortion rights ballot measure, lawsuit seeks to overturn Arizona's 15-week ban

Dec 3, 2024 Plantiffs are suing the state, arguing that the 15-week law is now unconstitutional.

Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution

Nov 25, 2024 Absent a court order or legislative action, those laws will remain unchanged, even if they conflict with the voter-approved measure.

Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers

Nov 6, 2024 Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.

How some of Pima County’s youngest voters feel about casting their ballots

Nov 5, 2024 Arizona’s Gen Z voters set to shape the 2024 election.

Fact Check AZ: Claims in the campaigns for and against Prop 139

Oct 29, 2024 Both sides are pushing messages that sometimes leave out some key information.

Candidates move toward center on key issues in tight Congressional race

Oct 25, 2024 Arizona’s CD6 race between incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and former Democratic state legislator Kirsten Engel is one of the most competitive in the state. Both candidates have veered toward more centered rhetoric in hopes of winning the district.

Want to understand the dramatic shift in Latino views on abortion? Go to Arizona

Oct 24, 2024 Pew Research Center polling shows that 62% of Hispanics in the U.S. believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases.

Mayes joins 24 states to challenge Idaho's abortion ban

Oct 23, 2024 Idaho's abortion ban faces legal challenge as Mayes joins 24 states to uphold protections for emergency care.

Barack Obama rallies Arizona voters in Tucson

Oct 18, 2024 The former president urged voters to back VP Kamala Harris and AZ Democrats.

Walz hits reproductive rights, economic opportunity during stump speech at local Tucson high school

Oct 9, 2024 The Vice Presidential candidate held a rally on the first day of early voting in Arizona.

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