Social Justice

Two days after a defining election, pro-Palestinian protestors and Tucson activists gathered on the University of Arizona campus to lament a disillusionment in the two-party system and continue their calls for the University’s divestment in Israel.

Grace Pinson is a bit of an anomaly. As a trans woman serving time in federal prison, she’s part of a very small, and uniquely vulnerable, community.

Video of Phoenix police punching and tasing a Black disabled man while he was arrested in August drew national scrutiny just as the city tries to avoid federal oversight. Now, officers Kyle Sue and Ben Harris have been sent home on paid leave.

For Greg Moore, the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin by Phoenix police means it is put up or shut up time for Black leaders here — and for anyone who stands against racism.

KJZZ's "Policing the Police" series examines the U.S. Department of Justice civil rights investigation of Phoenix by section, as well as the city's efforts to self-impose reforms. This report focuses on the finding by the DOJ that Phoenix police unlawfully restrict free speech.

It made national headlines when Surprise mom Rebekah Massie was arrested at a city council meeting in August. To put it into context, The Show spoke to Gregg Leslie, executive director of First Amendment Clinic ASU.

The Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center will be in the heart of downtown Phoenix and comes at an important time, according to Rabbi Jeffrey Schesnol.

The editorial board of the Arizona Republic says a consent decree and federal oversight is the only path to reform for the Phoenix Police Department.

Northern Arizona University’s Martin-Springer Institute will receive a planned gift endowment to support its efforts to educate people about the Holocaust.

Opposing bathroom bans, anti-trans healthcare policy and “don’t say gay” bills, LGBTQ+ community members met in Phoenix to discuss what’s at stake in November for their movement.