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Week in Review: For the Week of March 16, 2025

March 22, 2025 2:25 pmMarch 28, 2025 8:30 am

High Profile, Controversial Rallies Hit Arizona Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez held a rally at Arizona State University in Tempe, criticizing figures like former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for policies they argue harm the working and...

AZ Dem ‘Invite Only’ Town Halls Skate Amid GOP Scrutiny

March 20, 2025 10:07 amMarch 27, 2025 2:31 pm

Arizona’s two Democrat Senators, Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, are being slammed on social media after constituents complained they were left in the dark about the times and locations of recent Town Hall events. The two recently embarked on a...

Hobbs Sets Date for CD7 Special Election

March 19, 2025 9:25 amMarch 26, 2025 2:07 pm

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs officially set the date for the CD7 special election, and candidates are lining up to fill the vacant seat. The Arizona Globe previously reported on the death of longtime Congressman Raul Grijalva. Governor Hobbs swiftly set...

OBITUARY: Arizona Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva

March 16, 2025 6:00 amMarch 22, 2025 2:26 pm

Raúl M. Grijalva, an advocate for environmental conservation, immigrant rights, and progressive values, passed away on March 13, 2025. The longtime leader spent over 50 years dedicated to public service. His lasting legacy will be his unwavering commitment to social...

WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: For March 9-15, 2025

March 15, 2025 1:08 pmMarch 22, 2025 2:12 pm

Congressman Raúl Grijalva’s Passing Initiates CD7 Political Battle The passing of longtime Democrat Rep. Raúl Grijalva leaves a vacancy in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, a race that Republicans see as an opportunity to gain ground with Hispanic and working-class voters....

Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva Dies at 77

March 14, 2025 8:54 amMarch 19, 2025 9:35 am

Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva, passed away yesterday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 77, after a long battle with lung cancer. In April 2024, the Arizona Globe reported that Grijalva publicly disclosed his lung cancer diagnosis. Despite his health challenges,...

Arizona Democrats Frantically Pan Trump’s Address

March 5, 2025 8:21 amMarch 15, 2025 2:09 pm

During President Donald Trump’s Address to Congress, Arizona Democrats demonstrated strong opposition to both the president and his policies, often refraining from applause throughout the speech. A theme also emerged among Arizona Dems concerning claims made by Donald Trump regarding...