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Voucher Showdown

Voucher Showdown

Canvassers switched red shirts for yellow ones before hitting the streets to knock on doors.

By Danyelle Khmara Sep 20, 2018

Tucson Residents Discuss Gentrification in the Barrios

Tucson Residents Discuss Gentrification in the Barrios

The Southwest Fair Housing Council is hosting its next event, “Tucson and Beyond: The Fight for Fair Housing in the Southwest,” on Friday, Oct. 26th.

By Daniel Young-Miller Sep 20, 2018

Justice Delayed

Justice Delayed

Toni Solheid never stopped hoping the man who shot and killed her daughter would see his day in court. And now, more than six years later, he is.

By Danyelle Khmara Sep 13, 2018

Bennu Trek

Bennu Trek

Q&A with professor, planetary scientist and cosmochemist Dante Lauretta

By Jim Nintzel Sep 13, 2018

Donald’s Girl

Donald’s Girl

Republican Wendy Rogers is hoping to flip Arizona's Congressional District 1, a seat held by Democratic representatives since redistricting created a competitive district ahead of the 2012 election.

By Danyelle Khmara Sep 13, 2018

Legal Maneuvers

Legal Maneuvers

While most county officials won't be up for re-election until 2020, one major race is up for grabs this year: Clerk of the Superior Court.

By Kathleen B. Kunz Sep 13, 2018

And They’re Off!

And They’re Off!

Gov. Doug Ducey will face a test of his leadership from Democrat David Garcia, who came out on top of the three-way Democratic primary last month.

By Jim Nintzel Sep 13, 2018

Primavera and PACC Partnership Helps the Homeless and Their Pups

Primavera and PACC Partnership Helps the Homeless and Their Pups

By Savanah Modesitt Sep 13, 2018

What is the Cost of Free Speech?

What is the Cost of Free Speech?

The boundaries of free speech on college campuses have become more controversial in recent years.

By Kara Lipson Sep 13, 2018

Pickleball Pro

Pickleball Pro

Before Tucson Country Club's Director of Pickleball Joey Farias had ever heard of pickleball, he was on his way to becoming a professional tennis player.

By David J. Kim Sep 6, 2018

RIP, Senator

RIP, Senator

Heartfelt tribute from a former U.S. Representative

By Former U.S. Rep. Ron Barber Aug 30, 2018

Tight Corner

Tight Corner

A committee approved the design for the controversial Union on 6th

By Danyelle Khmara Aug 30, 2018

State Senate Showdown

State Senate Showdown

With no Republican challenger in the very Democratic Legislative District 3, whoever wins the primary will in all likelihood win the race for Arizona Senate.

By Dalal Radwan Aug 23, 2018

Four on the Floor

Four on the Floor

Tucson's Legislative District 10 is a rarity in state politics: A competitive district that could go either way in a general election.

By Tori Tom Aug 16, 2018

Wild Westside

Wild Westside

Westside Legislative District 3, which includes the University of Arizona, downtown and Tucson's west side, is such a heavily Democratic district that it didn't even draw a Republican candidate in the general election.

By Dylan Reynolds Aug 16, 2018

Problematic Partnership

Problematic Partnership

On Feb. 20, a crowd had showed up to protest Stonegarden's annual renewal. The supervisors voted 3-2 to accept the federal grant.

By Danyelle Khmara Aug 16, 2018

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The Range

LD-2 Candidates Debate on Education, Poverty, Environment and the Wall

LD-2 Candidates Debate on Education, Poverty, Environment and the Wall

By Kathleen B. Kunz Sep 25, 2018  4:14 pm

Stop Saying "Playing Politics" Like It Means Something

Stop Saying "Playing Politics" Like It Means Something

By David Safier Sep 25, 2018  3:15 pm

Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus Holding Auditions

Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus Holding Auditions

By Tucson Weekly Staff Sep 25, 2018  3:05 pm

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    • Thu., Sept. 27, 5-10 p.m., Fri., Sept. 28, 5-11 p.m., Sat., Sept. 29, 4-11 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 30, 12-5 p.m. $3

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    • Sat., Sept. 29, 5-11:30 p.m. $150 per person, portion is tax deductible

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    • Sat., Sept. 29, 5-8 p.m. $20
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