Barber & Henninger: Learning how to step back from the abyss of political violence https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/091424_barber_democracy_op/barber-henninger-learning-how-step-back-from-abyss-political-violence/
With worries of political violence and threats top of mind for millions of Americans, learning from leaders who have helped navigate conflict in Ireland may give us insights for reducing polarization and maintaining peace here at home. — Ron Barber & Don Henninger
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Concern about Arizona political violence as election nears https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091424_dd_az_violence/concern-arizona-political-violence-as-election-nears/
The Arizona Democracy Resilience Network, including former U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, is working to combat misinformation about elections and reduce the likelihood of political violence
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Threats to democracy may force its Golden Age https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/091324_democracy_day_op/threats-democracy-may-force-its-golden-age/
The Golden Age of democracy might be right in front of us, if the people uniting to save the republic are willing to accept some good faith.
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Pima volleyball rallies once again to upset Scottsdale in tiebreaker https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/091424_pcc_volleyball/pima-volleyball-rallies-once-again-upset-scottsdale-tiebreaker/
The Pima Community College volleyball team (8-5, 5-1 in ACCAC) closed out a busy week on Friday as they hosted No. 6 ranked Scottsdale Community College at the West Campus Aztec Gymnasium.
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Barber & Henninger: Learning how to step back from the abyss of political violence https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091424_barber_democracy_op/barber-henninger-learning-how-step-back-from-abyss-political-violence/
With worries of political violence and threats top of mind for millions of Americans, learning from leaders who have helped navigate conflict in Ireland may give us insights for reducing polarization and maintaining peace here at home. — Ron Barber & Don Henninger
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Enviros blast Air Force plan for low-level supersonic flights across Southern Az protected areas https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091324_air_force_supersonic/enviros-blast-air-force-plan-low-level-supersonic-flights-across-southern-az-protected-areas/
Environmental groups from Arizona and New Mexico criticized the U.S. Air Force's plan to break the sound barrier at lower altitudes and fly more nighttime training missions over 10 military aerial ranges, arguing the plan would harm fragile ecosystems.
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Swallow's promotion means Tucson has first all-female ass't city manager lineup https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091324_swallow_manager/swallows-promotion-means-tucson-has-first-all-female-asst-city-manager-lineup/
Kristina Swallow has been appointed as a Tucson assistant city manager, in charge of Parks and Rec, Transportation, Development Services and other departments, officials said. She joins three other women as the city manager's top staffers.
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Pima County musicians to perform at inaugural Desert Streams Live show https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/090624_desert_streams/pima-county-musicians-perform-inaugural-desert-streams-live-show/
Desert Streams is a project of the Pima County Public Library to promote local musicians. The first live show will take place on Friday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at Groundworks.
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Additional security will be in place for Jan. 6, 2025 certification of presidential vote https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091324_certification_security/additional-security-will-place-jan-6-2025-certification-presidential-vote/
The U.S. Capitol Police are welcoming a special security designation from the Department of Homeland Security for Jan. 6, 2025, when Congress will gather to certify the Electoral College vote count for the winner of the presidential election.
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How immigrants navigate their digital footprints in a charged political climate https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091324_digital_immigrants/how-immigrants-navigate-their-digital-footprints-charged-political-climate/
In a time where citizenship status is highly politicized and social media is surveilled, a look at how young people represent themselves online.
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Rent is eating up a greater share of tenants’ income in almost every state https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091324_rent_income/rent-eating-up-greater-share-tenants-income-almost-every-state/
There were 21 states - including Arizona - where a majority of tenant households spent 30% or more of their incomes on rent and utilities last year, compared with just seven states in 2019.
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How unfounded GOP claims about noncitizen voting could cost some eligible voters their rights https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091324_voter_suppression/how-unfounded-gop-claims-noncitizen-voting-could-cost-some-eligible-voters-their-rights/
Republicans continue to allege that voting by noncitizens is a pressing problem that demands a legislative solution, and the assertions aren’t just political theater: They are already affecting actual voters, and the impact could grow.
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High Native suicide rates linked to limited insurance, income & internet service https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091324_native_suicide/high-native-suicide-rates-linked-limited-insurance-income-internet-service/
Internet access, health insurance and income levels are more strongly associated with suicide rates in American Indians and Alaska Natives than the general population, and are factors that weigh more heavily among Native Americans.
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Arizona officials defend election guidelines after conservative challenge https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091324_voting_procedures/arizona-officials-defend-election-guidelines-after-conservative-challenge/
Two conservative special-interest groups attacked two provisions of Arizona’s Elections Procedures Manual in federal court on Thursday, arguing the state's updated election provisions infringe on free speech and the right to vote.
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Doug Emhoff, husband of VP Harris, makes abortion rights center of Tucson speech https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091224_emhoff_tucson/doug-emhoff-husband-vp-harris-makes-abortion-rights-center-tucson-speech/
Doug Emhoff, husband of VP Kamala Harris, made a campaign stop in Tucson just hours after Donald Trump’s appearance Thursday. Emhoff spoke about fighting for reproductive rights in Arizona, where abortions are illegal after 15 weeks.
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Interior Sec touts 'New ERA' loans to Southern Az electrical coops https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091224_vilsack_trico/interior-sec-touts-new-era-loans-southern-az-electrical-coops/
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighed more than $600 million in recent financing to support renewable energy in rural Arizona, including $83.5 million to Trico Electric Cooperative to expand battery storage and increase the reliability of electricity for residents on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation.
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In Tucson stop, Trump vows to launch massive deportation effort, end Ukraine war & fill days with 'joy' https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091224_trump_tucson/in-tucson-stop-trump-vows-launch-massive-deportation-effort-end-ukraine-war-fill-days-with-joy/
Former president Donald Trump told a Tucson crowd Thursday that undocumented immigrants and refugees were "raping and sodomizing" American women, and "walking off with pets." "We are being conquered and occupied by a foreign element," said the Republican candidate.
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Down payment boost available for 1st-time homebuyers from Pima IDA https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091224_downpayment_help/down-payment-boost-available-1st-time-homebuyers-from-pima-ida/
First-time homebuyers in Pima County can get help with down payments as well as lower interest rates through the Lighthouse program. Applications opened this week.
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On 9/11 anniversary, GOP state Sen. Wendy Rogers boosts old Trump claim that bombs took down Twin Towers https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091124_911_rogers/on-9-11-anniversary-gop-state-sen-wendy-rogers-boosts-old-trump-claim-that-bombs-took-down-twin-towers/
Flagstaff Republican Sen. Wendy Rogers shared a post on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks amplifying debunked conspiracy and antisemitic claims around the national tragedy.
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Pima volleyball rallies from 0-2 deficit to stun Mesa in a tiebreaker https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/091124_pcc_volleyball/pima-volleyball-rallies-from-0-2-deficit-stun-mesa-tiebreaker/
The Pima Community College volleyball team (7-5, 4-1 in ACCAC) rallied to pick up another huge win for the second straight day as they hosted No. 15 Mesa Community College on Wednesday.
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