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Arizona's Ethnic Studies Debacle: Why There's No Such Thing as Too Much Truth

Genesis Lara, TruthOut.org. April 29, 2012.

A college student holds forth on the importance of ethnic studies programs in Arizona, and a new film raising awareness about the controversial legislation that bans them.

SB1070 Author Shares Fears About America Becoming a “Minority, Majority” Nation

Wendy Sefsaf, Immigration Impact. April 27, 2012.

The law's proponents say race has nothing to do with it, but in a moment of candor one of the architects of the law admitted it does.

Supreme Court Asks Hard Questions at Oral Arguments Over Arizona's Extreme Immigration Law

Ben Winograd, Immigration Impact. April 26, 2012.

The justices signalled that this may not be the end of the fight over SB 1070.

Arizona Will Ignore Federal Court’s Ruling on Restrictive Voter Law

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. April 19, 2012.

State election officials say the Court’s order only affects federal voter registration forms—not the state version.

Supreme Court Flooded with Briefs Opposing Arizona's Draconian Anti-Immigrant Law

Ben Winograd, Immigration Impact. April 3, 2012.

Outside parties filed more than 20 briefs asking the Court to uphold an injunction against four major provisions of the law.

What's Left in Small-Town Arizona When the Mine Shuts Down

Kari Lydersen, In These Times. March 28, 2012.

The struggle of Superior, AZ is like so many US towns where the primary industry and the promise of a stable life-long job have left town, likely never to return.

How The War on Women Opens the Door for Politics in Your Doctor's Office

Tina Dupuy, AlterNet. March 20, 2012.

Both Arizona and Kansas are considering bills giving doctors the legal authority to withhold potentially crucial information about a woman's health, and in this case her child's.

UPDATED: Romney Ekes Out Michigan Win, But Santorum Expects Tie in Delegate Count

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. February 28, 2012.

Romney claimed victory in his must-win native state of Michigan, but as a weakened candidate with a narrow margin. Arizona was kinder to him.

Who's Behind Arizona's Harsh, Anti-Immigration Law SB 1070 -- And Why?

Ben Winograd, Immigration Impact. February 22, 2012.

The Supreme Court brief offer a revealing look at the identities and motivations of SB 1070’s most ardent supporters.

6 Things You Should Know About Arizona's Worse-Than-Wisconsin's Attack on Public Workers

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. February 5, 2012.

Jan Brewer has decided to get in on the union-busting action, introducing a bill that makes Ohio's and Wisconsin's attacks on public workers look mild.

The Real Goal of Arizona’s Book-Banning Thought Police: Harass Latinos

Rinku Sen, ColorLines. January 22, 2012.

The ban on Mexican American Studies in Tucson high schools has led to "offensive" books--including Shakespeare's The Tempest--being removed and locked in a warehouse.

Future of Anti-Immigrant State Laws on the Line for 2012

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. January 8, 2012.

A showdown in 2012 between Arizona and the federal government over SB 1070 may provide crucial guidance for other federal courts on newer state laws.

Is Sheriff Joe Arpaio Going Down?

Jeff Biggers, Salon. December 16, 2011.

A Justice Department report blasts the embattled Arizona lawman for discriminating against Latinos.

What's Going on in the War on Weed? Updates from the Front Lines of Medical Marijuana Legalization

Phillip Smith, Drug War Chronicle. December 15, 2011.

The feds are still cracking down, but the states are fighting back.

Supreme Court to Weigh in on Injunctions Against Arizona's Infamous Immigration Law, SB 1070

Ben Winograd, Immigration Impact. December 13, 2011.

Technically, the question before the Justices is simply whether four of the law’s provisions should be temporarily blocked pending resolution of a larger legal challenge.

After Recall, Arizona Moves Towards Humane Treatment of Immigrants

Valeria Fernandez, New American Media. December 7, 2011.

They propose that the city adopt guiding principles that focus on keeping immigrant families together and enforcing the law in a humanitarian way.

Unjust Termination? How Supporting Marijuana Decriminalization Got One Cop Fired

Eric W. Dolan, Raw Story. November 28, 2011.

Joe Miller worked as a probation officer for nearly three years before he was fired for adding his name to a Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) letter.

Racist Arizona Immigration Law Earns It First Lawsuit -- And It's From a Pastor

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. October 17, 2011.

Detectives questioned the validity of Manuel Hernández's papers and accused him of lying about being a pastor. He wasn't.

When the Supreme Court Resumes on Monday, Will Immigration Legislation be Front and Center?

Pamela MacLean, New America Media. October 9, 2011.

Supporters of Arizona's draconian SB 1070 have asked justices to review the legislation, but the issue is complicated by copycat laws and other rulings.

Arizona Steps Up Harsh Immigration Policy with Operation Desert Sky

Julianne Hing, Colorlines.com. October 6, 2011.

Operation Desert Sky is an airborne version of Arizona's controversial crime sweeps.

Can a Latina Tea Party "Favorite" Save an Anti-Immigration Senator in Arizona?

Valeria Fernandez, New American Media. September 25, 2011.

The motivations behind elusive Senatorial candidate Olivia Cortes are unknown, but theories suggest some dark politics.

Immigrant Grassroots Organizations Say Arizona Boycott is Not Over

Valeria Fernandez, New American Media. September 14, 2011.

A Hispanic advocacy group decided to call off the boycott initiated in response to brutal anti-immigrant legislation, but grassroots organizations were determined to stay put.

Protesters Face Trial on One-Year Anniversary of Arizona's Anti-Immigrant Law

Juan Gonzalez, Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. July 29, 2011.

Among those facing misdemeanor civil disobedience charges is Rev. Peter Morales, who discusses why he was arrested and the troubling raids of Latino neighborhoods.

The 10 Scariest GOP Governors: Bringing a Radical Right-Wing Agenda To a State Near You

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. July 6, 2011.

The 2010 election saw a right-wing sweep of many state governor's races, and those governors haven't been shy about pushing their conservative shock treatment.

Sick: AZ Man Makes $12 Too Much to Get Coverage for Heart Surgery

Zaid Jilani, ThinkProgress. June 28, 2011.

Last week, the Arizona Supreme Court announced that it will not be taking action to stop planned Medicaid cuts or an enrollment freeze.

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