Advances Made, LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Remains
Transgender Pima County lawyer says situation even more difficult for trans people; most states including AZ don't have laws protecting LGBTQ people in workplace.
Play Depicts Tragedy That Helped Ignite Civil Rights Movement
Violent 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till is now a one-act play currently onstage at the Tucson Symphony Center.
Brewer Vetoes Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Bill would have allowed business owners to deny service to gay people based on 'sincerely held' belief.
Tucson Bakery Owner: My Beliefs Don't Belong in My Business
Sonya Books is against SB 1062 and says she has strong religious beliefs but would still bake for gay wedding.
Pressure Builds on Brewer to Veto Religious Freedom Bill
Her top political adviser joins long bipartisan list of politicians, businesses, rights groups in calling for rejection.
Religious Freedom Restoration Act Awaits Brewer's Decision
Business leaders, faith based community in Tucson urging governor's veto; most GOP legislators support bill.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 21, 2014
Bill allows business owners to deny service to gays based on religious beliefs; Tucson City Council tries to balance budget.
Bill Allowing Businesses Deny Service to LGBT, Others Passes
AZ House gives final approval to legislation letting people assert religious beliefs; opponents say it is discriminatory
MLK Day of Service Events Get Community Involved
Americorps teams, politicians, students among those reaching out in spirit of civil rights lesader's life.
Tucsonans Prepare to Honor MLK Legacy by Serving Community
On Jan. 20 various local nonprofits will set up service projects to commemorate civil rights leader in national holiday.
Border Patrol Violates Rights at Checkpoints, ACLU Claims
It files complaint over incidents of what it calls illegal questioning, searches at Southern AZ checkpoints.
Supreme Court Rejects AZ's 20-Week Abortion Ban
State had appealed lower court ruling blocking law; opponents say 2012 legislation violated women's rights.
NPR: Half-Million Eligible for Deferred Deportation Yet to Apply
Numbers have slowed to trickle after hundreds of thousands applied in early months of program.
Referendum to Overturn Election Changes Makes Ballot
Successful petition drive stops measures from taking effect until voters decide in 2014 general election.
AZ Week: Immigration Reform Back In Play
Three angles of immigration debate weigh on Obama's urging to Congress to revive comprehensive talks.
