Tucson protesters take aim at political backers
Tucson activists are shifting their focus from protesting U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s policies to challenging the financial backers who support his campaigns.
Topacio "Topaz" Servellon
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Federal cuts threaten HIV care across Southern Arizona
Cuts to the Ryan White Program and other federal funding are forcing SAAF and its partners to reduce essential HIV services, threatening care and support for low-income clients in southern Arizona.
Tucsonan Samantha Severson enters CD6 race
Tucson native Samantha Severson is running for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, aiming to bring a working-class perspective to Washington and challenge incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani.
Tucson neighbors tackle food insecurity one pantry at a time
Responding to growing food insecurity in Tucson, local residents have launched grassroots pantries to provide free meals, supplies, and support to their communities.
Barajas defiende necesidades comunitarias en el Distrito 5
Selina Barajas, tucsonense de toda la vida y planificadora urbana, se postula para el Concejo Municipal del Distrito 5 para abordar la justicia ambiental, la vivienda asequible y el desarrollo económico en su comunidad del sur.
Barajas champions community needs in Ward 5
Selina Barajas, a lifelong Tucsonan and urban planner, is running for Ward 5 City Council to address environmental justice, affordable housing, and economic development in her Southside community.
Queer gun group builds safety, community in Tucson
Tucson Pink Pistols is an LGBTQ+ gun rights group that combines firearm education and community support to empower queer individuals in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Coalición de la 4ta Avenida rompe con mercado por omisión
La Coalición de la 4ta Avenida rompió vínculos con An Unuzual Market después de que su organizador permitiera a un delincuente sexual convicto trabajar en un evento familiar sin informar a los vendedores ni al público.
4th Ave Coalition drops market over undisclosed sex offender
The 4th Avenue Coalition has cut ties with An Unuzual Market after its organizer allowed a convicted sex offender to work a family-friendly event without informing vendors or the public.