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Hospitals across the US sometimes return uninsured noncitizen patients in need of long-term care to their countries of origin. Advocates call this “medical deportation.”
Without insurance, immigrant patients may face unregulated ‘medical deportation’
Hospitals across the US sometimes return uninsured noncitizen patients in need of long-term care to their countries of origin. Advocates call this “medical deportation.”
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September 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Hospitals across the US sometimes return uninsured noncitizen patients in need of long-term care to their countries of origin. Advocates call this “medical deportation.”
Here's how my first trip to Canyon Lake went, from parking to picnicking.
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My new favorite Phoenix-area getaway: Canyon Lake
Here's how my first trip to Canyon Lake trip went, from parking to picnicking.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Here's how my first trip to Canyon Lake went, from parking to picnicking.
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The Diamondbacks will remain at Chase Field for the next 30 years after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill appropriating $500 million for renovations.
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Diamondbacks to remain at Chase Field for 30 years after approval of renovation bill
The Arizona Diamondbacks will remain at Chase Field for the next 30 years after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill appropriating $500 million for renovations.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The Diamondbacks will remain at Chase Field for the next 30 years after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill appropriating $500 million for renovations.
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The move will block VA medical providers from offering abortion services or covering them with VA medical benefits, even in instances of rape or incest. The only exception is in narrow cases to save the life of a pregnant veteran.
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Trump’s VA abortion ban is a step backwards for Arizona veterans
For two female veterans in Arizona who experienced a career riddled with sexism—an abortion ban for veterans only makes things worse.
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September 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The move will block VA medical providers from offering abortion services or covering them with VA medical benefits, even in instances of rape or incest. The only exception is in narrow cases to save the life of a pregnant veteran.
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Do you live in Arizona's seventh congressional district?
This is what you need to know about the special election on Sept. 23.
This is what you need to know about the special election on Sept. 23.
September 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Do you live in Arizona's seventh congressional district?
This is what you need to know about the special election on Sept. 23.
This is what you need to know about the special election on Sept. 23.
Sen. Analise Ortiz has faced criticism from Arizona Republicans over her support for immigrant rights. Now, they’re calling for her expulsion from the state Legislature.
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Arizona GOP files ethics complaint against Sen. Ortiz for immigration advocacy
Sen. Analise Ortiz has faced criticism from Arizona Republicans over her support for immigrant rights. Now, they’re calling for her expulsion from the state Legislature.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Sen. Analise Ortiz has faced criticism from Arizona Republicans over her support for immigrant rights. Now, they’re calling for her expulsion from the state Legislature.
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Come be creative in community at @merakikavabarphx this Wednesday night. No sign-ups required; all experience levels and ages are welcome. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-copper...
The Copper Courier's Poetry Open Mic Night
Come share some poetry at The Copper Courier's open mic night! No sign-ups required, and all ages and experience levels welcome.
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September 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Come be creative in community at @merakikavabarphx this Wednesday night. No sign-ups required; all experience levels and ages are welcome. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-copper...
Discover the best times and places for leaf-peeping in Arizona, from golden aspens in the mountains to vibrant oaks in the red rocks.
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Where and when to see the best leaf-peeping in Arizona
Discover the best times and places for leaf-peeping in Arizona, from golden aspens in the mountains to vibrant oaks in the red rocks.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Discover the best times and places for leaf-peeping in Arizona, from golden aspens in the mountains to vibrant oaks in the red rocks.
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Collectively representing more than 200,000 union members across the state, Arizona union leaders emphasized that it’s more important than ever before to join a movement and stand together against the Trump administration.
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'This Labor Day is different': Union leaders call for solidarity
Ahead of Labor Day, leaders of Arizona’s largest unions called for working Arizonans to stand together against the Trump administration.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Collectively representing more than 200,000 union members across the state, Arizona union leaders emphasized that it’s more important than ever before to join a movement and stand together against the Trump administration.
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Looking to get out of the house this Labor Day weekend? From rodeos to music festivals, here are some events going on across Arizona.
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19 Arizona events to check out this Labor Day weekend
Looking to get out of the house this Labor Day weekend? From rodeos to music festivals, here are some events going on across Arizona.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Looking to get out of the house this Labor Day weekend? From rodeos to music festivals, here are some events going on across Arizona.
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Tom Cartwright, a retired J.P. Morgan financial officer turned immigration advocate, tracked 1,214 deportation-related flights in July — the highest number since he began monitoring in January 2020. coppercourier.com/2025/08/27/d...
US deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes, advocates say
Immigrant advocates say airlines are now using dummy call signs for deportation flights and are blocking the planes' tail numbers from tracking websites.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Tom Cartwright, a retired J.P. Morgan financial officer turned immigration advocate, tracked 1,214 deportation-related flights in July — the highest number since he began monitoring in January 2020. coppercourier.com/2025/08/27/d...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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With recent housing developments in Globe seeing success, the neighboring town of Miami, Arizona, has followed suit. Here’s what to know about the project.
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Historic Building Reborn as Affordable Housing in Miami, Arizona
With recent housing developments in Globe seeing success, the neighboring town of Miami, Arizona, has followed suit. Here’s what to know about the project.
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August 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
With recent housing developments in Globe seeing success, the neighboring town of Miami, Arizona, has followed suit. Here’s what to know about the project.
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Progress Arizona just released its annual scorecard to help Arizonans assess their legislators’ voting records on key issues affecting the state.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Progress Arizona just released its annual scorecard to help Arizonans assess their legislators’ voting records on key issues affecting the state.
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The longtime congressman is considering a primary challenge against two candidates whom President Donald Trump already backs. coppercourier.com/2025/08/26/s...
GOP Rep. David Schweikert weighs a run for governor
The longtime congressman is considering a primary challenge against two candidates who are already backed by President Donald Trump.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The longtime congressman is considering a primary challenge against two candidates whom President Donald Trump already backs. coppercourier.com/2025/08/26/s...
Tomari “TJ” Stevenson, aka Cowboy TJ, is moving his Copperstate Riding Club to Gilbert.
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Cowboy TJ's new expansion brings Black cowboy life to Gilbert
Tomari “TJ” Stevenson, AKA Cowboy TJ, is moving his Copperstate Riding Club to Gilbert. His announcement comes during Black Business Month.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Tomari “TJ” Stevenson, aka Cowboy TJ, is moving his Copperstate Riding Club to Gilbert.
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Brush up on the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke with tips from the city of Phoenix.
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How to tell if someone needs help in extreme heat—and what to do
Brush up on the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke with tips from the city of Phoenix.
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August 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Brush up on the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke with tips from the city of Phoenix.
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The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students that is being challenged in court, declaring the government believes the funding is unconstitutional.
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Arizona universities could lose millions as Trump administration targets Hispanic-serving grants
Citing the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ruling, the Trump administration has withdrawn its defense of a program vital to Latino student success.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students that is being challenged in court, declaring the government believes the funding is unconstitutional.
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Tawsha Trahan, director of Healthy Communities at Unlimited Potential, said that growing the tree canopy in Phoenix, especially in low-income neighborhoods, is necessary because the lack of trees contributes to the city's hotter temperatures.
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Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities
Tens of millions of Americans are navigating major heat waves. More often than not, the heat hits hardest for people of color and low-income residents.
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August 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Tawsha Trahan, director of Healthy Communities at Unlimited Potential, said that growing the tree canopy in Phoenix, especially in low-income neighborhoods, is necessary because the lack of trees contributes to the city's hotter temperatures.
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Looking for weekend plans? From festivals to sports, here are some events going on across Arizona.
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13 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Aug. 22-24)
Looking for weekend plans? From festivals to sports, here are some Arizona events to check out.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Looking for weekend plans? From festivals to sports, here are some events going on across Arizona.
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After 25 years in the US with protected legal status, a DACA recipient was racially profiled by immigration officials in Yuma and detained in Florence.
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DACA recipient targeted by immigration officials
After 25 years in the US with protected legal status, a DACA recipient was racially profiled by immigration officials in Yuma and detained in Florence.
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August 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
After 25 years in the US with protected legal status, a DACA recipient was racially profiled by immigration officials in Yuma and detained in Florence.
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With the unanimous passage of a new ordinance by the city council, any large water user seeking access to Tucson’s water will be required to apply to the city and demonstrate its water conservation efforts.
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Tucson takes action to protect water after outcry over secretive data center
Until this week, a company with zoning approval in Tucson could have relatively unlimited access to Tucson’s water system, even if it was going to use
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August 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
With the unanimous passage of a new ordinance by the city council, any large water user seeking access to Tucson’s water will be required to apply to the city and demonstrate its water conservation efforts.
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“Think of the whining and the bedwetting over the Medicaid changes,” Rep. David Schweikert said.
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GOP Congressman calls Medicaid cut critiques as ‘whining and bedwetting’
Republican Rep. David Schweikert mocks critics of Medicaid cuts in a new radio show segment.
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August 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“Think of the whining and the bedwetting over the Medicaid changes,” Rep. David Schweikert said.
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Have you heard of the Zero Hunger, Zero Waste program?
It’s Kroger’s effort to end hunger in communities and eliminate waste across the company. Additionally, this program helps you save money on groceries.
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It’s Kroger’s effort to end hunger in communities and eliminate waste across the company. Additionally, this program helps you save money on groceries.
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WATCH: Have you heard of the Zero Hunger, Zero Waste program?
Have you heard of the Zero Hunger, Zero Waste program? It's Kroger's effort to end hunger in communities and eliminate waste across the company.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Have you heard of the Zero Hunger, Zero Waste program?
It’s Kroger’s effort to end hunger in communities and eliminate waste across the company. Additionally, this program helps you save money on groceries.
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It’s Kroger’s effort to end hunger in communities and eliminate waste across the company. Additionally, this program helps you save money on groceries.
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US Sen. Ruben Gallego met with voters in Globe and Apache Junction to discuss how the Trump administration is harming Arizonans.
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At Arizona town halls, veterans, tribal leaders, and immigrants share fears with Gallego over Trump policies
From ER shutdowns to school raids, Arizona vets and families say federal cuts are putting lives at risk.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
US Sen. Ruben Gallego met with voters in Globe and Apache Junction to discuss how the Trump administration is harming Arizonans.
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