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City Council looks to create open space at Randolph Park https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/071723_agenda_golf_op/city-council-looks-create-open-space-randolph-park/
The Tucson City Council is scheduled to tackle making open space available for general public use at the Randolph Golf Complex. Sadly, there are no tigers involved. Plus more in local government meetings this week.
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DHS to return $427M in military funds spent on border wall, create animal portals in Az https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071723_border_wall_settlement/dhs-return-427m-military-funds-spent-border-wall-create-animal-portals-az/
Two lawsuits over the Trump administration's unlawful attempt to use billions earmarked for military projects to instead build border barriers came to a close Monday after the Biden administration, environmentalists and 18 states agreed to a settlement.
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Republicans' weeklong monsoon of dumb rains over Arizona https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/071723_gop_dumb_op/republicans-weeklong-monsoon-dumb-rains-over-arizona/
The Atlantic's Adam Serwer wrote a pretty important article about Trumpism, saying "the cruelty is the point." I'm starting to believe "the stupid is the point." Nobody can tell 'em nothing, at least when it comes to the Arizona Republican Party.
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'Strength through Native drag:' Indigenous artists don’t let discrimination stop them https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/071723_native_drag/strength-through-native-drag-indigenous-artists-dont-let-discrimination-stop-them/
In recent months, Arizona and state legislatures across the nation have introduced hundreds of laws targeting LGBTQ+ communities, including drag shows, but Native performers say existing as a 2SLGBTQ+ person is a form of resistance, and they hope people remember that.
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PCC & other community colleges tweak offerings to match the local job market https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071723_pcc_colleges_jobs/pcc-other-community-colleges-tweak-offerings-match-local-job-market/
Pima Community College and other four other institutions were identified by the Harvard Project on Workforce as examples of community colleges thriving, moving in lockstep with local economy, and evolving for the needs of the community.
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As Arizona continues under extreme heat, new report says other states may be more vulnerable https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071723_heat_map/as-arizona-continues-under-extreme-heat-new-report-says-other-states-may-more-vulnerable/
Though the temperature in Tucson has reached record levels during the current heat wave, a new report says the greater heat threat may be in counties hugging Arizona’s borders – and even in other states.
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As Arizona continues under extreme heat, new report says other states may be more vulnerable https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071723_heat_map/as-arizona-continues-under-extreme-heat-new-report-says-other-states-may-more-vulnerable/
Though the temperature in Tucson has reached record levels during the current heat wave, a new report says the greater heat threat may be in counties hugging Arizona’s borders – and even in other states.
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Indigenous people in Arizona celebrate 75 years of voting rights https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071723_native_voting/indigenous-people-arizona-celebrate-75-years-voting-rights/
Arizona Tribal leaders, advocates, community members and organizations came together Friday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Indigenous people in Arizona earning the right to vote.
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Az Rep. Eli Crane’s use of 'colored people' in House debate brings swift condemnation https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071723_crane_comments/az-rep-eli-cranes-use-colored-people-house-debate-brings-swift-condemnation/
Reactions to Arizona Rep. Eli Crane’s use of the term “colored people” during a House floor debate Thursday ranged from “utter shock” to suggestions that it was a “dog whistle to white nationalists,” though he said he misspoke and unsuccessfully asked to amend the record.
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'Strength through Native drag:' Indigenous artists don’t let discrimination stop them https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071723_native_drag/strength-through-native-drag-indigenous-artists-dont-let-discrimination-stop-them/
In recent months, Arizona and state legislatures across the nation have introduced hundreds of laws targeting LGBTQ+ communities, including drag shows, but Native performers say existing as a 2SLGBTQ+ person is a form of resistance, and they hope people remember that.
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New era in contraception as FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/071723_otc_birth_control_op/new-era-contraception-as-fda-approves-first-daily-over-the-counter-birth-control-pill/
Opill - the first daily over-the-counter birth control pill - is expected to be available through pharmacies, supermarkets, convenience stores and online retailers in early 2024, and pharmacists can play a role in the effort towards accessible and equitable reproductive health care.
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How Harlan Crow slashed his tax bill by taking Clarence Thomas on superyacht cruises https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/071723_crow_thomas_taxes/how-harlan-crow-slashed-his-tax-bill-by-taking-clarence-thomas-superyacht-cruises/
Tax data shows billionaire GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s superyacht voyages with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas contributed a nice side benefit: They helped reduce Crow’s tax bill through tax deductions, though the gifts may have violated tax laws.
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Alan Dershowitz sanctioned due to Kari Lake voting machine lawsuit https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071723_dershowitz_sanctions/alan-dershowitz-sanctioned-due-kari-lake-voting-machine-lawsuit/
A federal judge didn’t buy Alan Dershowitz’s claims that he should be spared from sanctions given his limited role in Kari Lake's 2022 lawsuit aiming to ban the use of electronic voting machines in Arizona, ordering him to pay more than $12,000 in attorney’s fees.
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Parents of slain Parkland student visit Tucson's Jan. 8 memorial https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071723_parkland_guns_tour/parents-slain-parkland-student-visit-tucsons-jan-8-memorial/
The parents of a victim of the Parkland High School massacre are touring the United States in a public outreach effort to both honor their son, Joaquin Oliver, and to press their demands for gun control.
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MegaMania brings 'fan energy' to Pima library after 3-year hiatus https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/071323_pcc_megamania/megamania-brings-fan-energy-pima-library-after-3-year-hiatus/
Pima County Public Library's geeky event returns after a three-year hiatus. MegaMania will take place at Pima Community College's Downtown campus on Saturday, July 15 from 1-5 p.m.
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Residents: Mining in Patagonia Mtns would be an imminent danger https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/071723_patagonia_mine_op/residents-mining-patagonia-mtns-would-imminent-danger/
The best-kept secret in Arizona is the impending mining catastrophe in the Patagonia Mountains. Touted by its Australian owner, South 32, as the largest economic development project in Santa Cruz County history, it comes with huge costs.
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Enviro groups file to halt drilling by mining firms in Southern Az mountains https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071623_patagonia_drilling_injunction/enviro-groups-file-halt-drilling-by-mining-firms-southern-az-mountains/
A coalition of conservation groups asked a federal judge to halt drilling in the Patagonia Mountains on Friday afternoon. At the same time, they issued notice of their intent to sue the Forest Service over breach of the Endangered Species Act.
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Watchdog confirms Border Patrol agents seized Sikh turbans & 'inconsistently' managed migrants' property https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071623_bp_migrant_property/watchdog-confirms-border-patrol-agents-seized-sikh-turbans-inconsistently-managed-migrants-property/
A federal watchdog found U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Arizona inconsistently managed migrant's property and failed to make sure personal effects, including important documents and religious items, stayed with people as they moved through the federal bureaucracy.
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FC Tucson ends regular season with quintet of points, but doesn't make postseason https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/071623_fc-tucson/fc-tucson-ends-regular-season-with-quintet-points-but-doesnt-make-postseason/
Despite retooled tactics for Arizona Arsenal, FC Tucson ended their season on Saturday night with an impressive 5 - 1 win at Kino North Stadium.
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Navajo witnesses clash over government’s Chaco Canyon mining ban https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071523_chaco_mining/navajo-witnesses-clash-over-governments-chaco-canyon-mining-ban/
A new 20-year moratorium on drilling and mining within 10 miles of Chaco Canyon tramples on tribal sovereignty and denies Navajo badly needed royalty payments, according to the Navajo Nation president - but other Navajo argue the buffer is needed to protect local communities.
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