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Hard Lessons

For years, arizona teachers have struggled to make ends meet, while working in classrooms that are overcrowded, under-supplied and falling apart.

By Kathleen B. Kunz Jul 18, 2019

Big Bills

Pima County District 1 Supervisor Ally Miller hoped to deliver a new budget, but her efforts were squashed at last week’s board meeting.

By Kathleen B. Kunz Jul 11, 2019

Destination Comedy

Curves Cabaret owner Mike Pavon has a blunt assessment of the north-of-downtown Oracle Road corridor where the club is located.

By Linda Ray Jul 11, 2019

Pedaler’s Delight

A 45-acre development for cyclists in Saguaro National Park East received the green light from the Pima County Board of Supervisors last Tuesday morning.

By Christopher Boan Jul 11, 2019

Suburban Stockpile

Friends and family members of 19-year-old Raymundo Lopez Casillas have rallied to support him after he accidentally shot and killed his 17-year-old nephew.

By Kathleen B. Kunz Jul 4, 2019

Anti-Social Media

Members of a secret Facebook group for current and former Border Patrol agents joked about the deaths of migrants, discussed throwing burritos at Latino members of Congress and more.

By A.C. Thompson Jul 4, 2019

Hometown Heroes

The first full season of indoor football in Tucson has come and gone, with a myriad of memories for players, coaches, fans and executives alike.

By Christopher Boan Jul 4, 2019

Balancing Act

Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller is calling the shots this budget season, with supervisors Steve Christy, Sharon Bronson and Ramón Valadez

By Kathleen B. Kunz Jun 27, 2019

Sunsets and Structures

This gathering of storm chasers, lightning photographers, meteorologists and anyone else fascinated by what happens to the Southwest in late summer was in Tucson for the first time this year.

By Jeff Gardner Jun 27, 2019

Childcare crisis

Arizona scrapes along the bottom of the nation in children’s wellbeing, ranking 46th in 2019 Kids Count data released last week.

By Tim Royan Jun 27, 2019

Check, Please

Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords joined Democratic congressional leaders last Thursday to demand that the Senate allow a vote on a bill that toughens background checks for gun purchasers.

By Miranda Faulkner Jun 27, 2019

Long Arm of the Law

Legislators proposed bills that would create meaningful reform in Arizona’s criminal justice system.

By Kathleen B. Kunz Jun 20, 2019

Animal Artistry

The Reid Park Zoo is highlighting some of nature’s greatest creatives on Saturday, June 22, as part of its weekly Summer Safari Night series.

By Christopher Boan Jun 20, 2019

Burdens and Barriers

Arizona has seen a number of new laws over the last decade that have made it harder for individuals to access abortions.

By Kathleen B. Kunz Jun 13, 2019

The House voted mostly on party lines last Tuesday, June 4, to approve a bill that would protect millions of "Dreamers" from deportation and give them a pathway to citizenship, a bill Republicans said would only lead to more illegal immigration.

By Miranda Faulkner Jun 13, 2019

Bringing Sexy Back

A friend with benefits returned to the Fourth Avenue district with the reopening of Jellywink Boutique, a queer-friendly sex toy shop.

By Ambur Wilkerson Jun 13, 2019

The Range

HSSA has over 150 cats waiting for their forever families

By Monique Conway, HSSA Jul 19, 2019 2:22 pm

Claytoon of the Day: Hate Your Face

By Clay Jones Jul 19, 2019 12:55 pm

Claytoon of the Day: Barr Chokes Justice

By Clay Jones Jul 18, 2019 10:08 am

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Re: Hard Lessons
- Let's not blame it all on corporate/capitalist greed. Remember the Health Care deductibles you spoke…
- Posted by Mucho Mas Denero Por Almuerzo
- on July 18, 2019
Re: Hard Lessons
- Excellent article. However, what is extremely crucial to explore is how teachers don't live in…
- Posted by Ray Siqueiros
- on July 18, 2019
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- "It is time that Huckleberry be reigned in" So, you think that Huckleberry should be…
- Posted by AZ/DC!
- on July 17, 2019
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