Alyssa Bickle is a multimedia reporter for The Copper Courier. She graduated from ASU’s Walter Cronkite School in May 2024 with degrees in journalism and political science and a minor in urban and metropolitan studies. She has reported for Cronkite News and The State Press.
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NEW POLL: 90% of Arizona Latinos planning to vote, majority don’t feel represented by Republican candidates
The survey found that Latino voters are tired of only being considered with symbolic gestures during election season, and are casting ballots for candidates that address their concerns year-round.
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East Valley outsider candidates outline their progressive plans for the Arizona Legislature
A pocket of voters in the East Valley have historically split their ballots across party lines, but two political newcomers are trying to change that—one door at a time. Brandy Reese and Nicholas Gonzales, both Democrats, are running for the House of Representatives in Arizona’s 13th Legislative District, which covers parts of Chandler, Gilbert, and…
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Arizona Palestine supporters urge vote for Harris as best option, if imperfect, to keep up fight for ceasefire
A group of more than 100 Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and progressive Democrats and community leaders in Arizona are making the case that Kamala Harris is the best candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
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Two lifelong educators want to bring education reform to Arizona’s Legislature
Keith and Stacey Seaman, a father and daughter duo, are contesting Republican control in a central Arizona district covering Pinal County.
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Democratic House candidates in LD23 promise to deliver for southwest AZ’s rural communities
A current Arizona House representative and San Luis councilmember are uniting to keep the district a Democratic stronghold, while prioritizing local concerns.
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Reps. Austin and Blattman prioritize local concerns over culture war in west Mesa
State House Reps. Lorena Austin and Seth Blattman are vying to keep their seats in the Legislature by focusing on winning over independent voters who are tired of extreme, far-right candidates.
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Ruben Gallego criticizes Kari Lake for opposing nationwide IVF protections
Ruben Gallego, Democratic candidate for US Senate in Arizona, called out his Republican opponent, Kari Lake, during a recent press call, highlighting her lack of full support for federal-level IVF protections.
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Arizona Teamsters endorse Harris for president after national leaders decide to sit out election
Polling of the union’s 9,600 members found that a majority prefer Trump and Biden over Harris.
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Banned Books Week to remind Arizonans of growing censorship in public schools
Reading assignments in public schools for books like The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird now come with a permission slip, as they’ve been designated as “sexually explicit.”
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These AZ groups are honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with community celebrations and civic engagement
Hispanic Heritage Month encourages people to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced the country and society.
