News & Commentary

June 17 marks the 52nd anniversary of America’s War on Drugs, a governmental effort that significantly heightened the penalties for those who sell drugs and those who use them. Heavy criminalization fractured families and communities – doing nothing to stop substance use.

Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.

A new report details Border Patrol’s cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants’ belongings, including medicines, legal documents, and religious objects.

The landscape of abortion rights is at a critical juncture, especially in Arizona. Voters can turn the tide by getting the Abortion Access Act on the 2024 ballot. Here’s what you need to know about discussing this initiative at the dinner table

We must support safe and equitable drug policy this upcoming legislative session. Here are some key takeaways from the 2023 International Drug Policy Reform Conference to help us do so.

Thank you to our supporters and community members across the state who weighed in on bills this legislative session. The session may be over (finally!) but our work to advance and protect the rights of all Arizonans continues.

How I’m celebrating Pride month this year.

On this Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate trans youth by advocating for their dignity and respect.

The fight to protect the human and legal right to seek asylum in the U.S. is at a critical juncture. Here’s how to talk about it with friends and family.