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The Lede

How Arizona’s Maricopa County Became the Battleground for Election Conspiracies

The contest for an obscure political office partly responsible for administering elections has become the race behind the race, with stakes that could determine the Presidency.
Letter from the Southwest

What George Kelly’s Mistrial Says About How We See the Border

The Arizona rancher was accused of killing a migrant. A tragedy, and a possible murder, quickly became a political cause.
The Political Scene Podcast

Will an 1864 Abortion Law Doom Trump in Arizona?

Understanding the current politics around abortion, Arizona’s Civil War-era ban, and how the issue of reproductive health care will affect both parties’ chances in November.
Daily Comment

When Americans Are the Threat at the Border

Many people charged with trafficking in Tucson are U.S. citizens, suffering from the same problems of poverty and addiction that plague the rest of the country.
Letter from the Southwest

When a Border Closure Hits Americans

The shutting of a crossing in Arizona has reduced access to a popular Mexican beach town, leading to outrage from unfamiliar sources.
Elements

Life and Death in America’s Hottest City

Across the U.S., significantly more people die from heat each year than from any other weather-related event. Many of these deaths are concentrated in and around Phoenix.
News Desk

Surviving the Phoenix Heat

Researchers at Arizona State University are bringing relief to the residents who need it most.
Letter from the Southwest

The Search for the Perfect Stone

Business is booming, and bidding wars and backroom deals have taken over the wildly popular Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.
The New Yorker Interview

Ruben Gallego and the Democrats’ New Generation

The Arizona congressman, who just launched a campaign to take Kyrsten Sinema’s Senate seat, discusses political pragmatism, the lessons of the war on terror, and what’s really happening in Latino communities.
Letter from the Southwest

How Native Americans Will Shape the Future of Water in the West

Tribal nations hold the rights to significant portions of the Colorado River. In the increasing drought, some are showing the way to sustainability.
Satire from The Borowitz Report

Kari Lake Flips Out at 7-Eleven After Buying Losing Lottery Ticket

The former anchorwoman accused the Cash Craze machine of being rigged against her and “riddled with fraud.”
The Political Scene

The Political Mystery of Kyrsten Sinema

Surely there’s some electoral calculation behind the Arizona senator’s decision to leave the Democratic Party, but the timing is especially confusing.
Satire from The Borowitz Report

Kari Lake Storms Out of Thanksgiving After Losing Battle for Wishbone

Lake was locked in a fierce struggle with a rival identified by several onlookers as her nine-year-old niece Paisley.
Satire from The Borowitz Report

Kari Lake Furious After Arizona Awards Her Participation Trophy

Lake reportedly snarled at the six-inch plastic figurine and drop-kicked it across the room.
The Political Scene

Counting Through Conspiracy Theories in Arizona’s Midterms

On Tuesday, equipment malfunctioned at scores of polling places in Maricopa County, already a hotbed of election denialism. Would local officials be able to reassure the public?
Dispatch

The Political Attack on the Native American Vote

Voters on Navajo, Apache, and Hopi reservations helped swing Arizona for the Democrats in 2020. In response, the Republican governor and state legislature have curtailed ballot access for an already marginalized constituency.
The Political Scene

Kari Lake and the Power of a Polished MAGA Message

Arizona’s Republican candidate for governor has fused a New Right pugnacity with a hyper-attention to the local news cycle.
Election 2022

Arizona Primary Map: Live Election Results

The latest results from the Arizona primary ahead of the 2022 midterms.
The Political Scene Podcast

New Mexico Is a “Safe Haven” for Abortion Between Texas and Arizona

The state’s governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, talks about likely battles with neighboring states over abortion access. The Supreme Court, she said, has “teed up” conflicts.
Road Trips

Mine Field

“We are in a moment when a scenic drive, a little road trip through a purportedly protected landscape, is still theoretically possible.”