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Caricature of Kari Lake

Opinion—“Strap on a Glock,” says Lake—Krazy Kari at it again

Nicole White, Reporter
April 17, 2024
A protest against Donald Trump when he was president. London

Arizonans and voters nationwide increasingly see Trump as “troubling, divisive”—latest polling

Nicole White, Reporter
April 16, 2024
Abortion Rights rally. Sign Since you creepers wont get out of our bedrooms were coming for your HOUSE.

Valley voters blame Trump for “archaic” Supreme Court ruling to criminalize women and their physicians

Nicole White, Reporter
April 12, 2024
Illustration of Separation of Church and State

Republican evangelical extremists want to control the lives of Arizonans and the nation——that ok with you?

Nicole White, Reporter - Editorial
April 4, 2024
Protest against Medicare cuts in Long Island

Arizona seniors soundly reject Republicans revealed Social Security and Medicare cuts—on Nov. ballot

Nicole White, Reporter
April 1, 2024
Rally against Social Security cuts and office closures in Minneapolis Minnesota.

Arizonans reject House Republicans plan revealed on Wednesday that cuts Social Security, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act

Nicole White, Reporter
March 26, 2024
U-turn sign

Kari Lake’s dizzying stance on abortion—embrace the MAGA strategy of deceiving and confusing voters

Nicole White, Reporter-Editorial
March 22, 2024
Voting sign in Pima County Arizona

Trump promises “a bloodbath” if not elected—“Don’t be intimidated by a traitor” says Valley veteran

Nicole White, Reporter
March 18, 2024
Kari Lake’s recent maneuvering on abortion cannot be trusted—“It’s her desperate campaign strategy.”

Kari Lake’s recent maneuvering on abortion cannot be trusted—“It’s her desperate campaign strategy.”

Nicole White, Reporter, Editorial
February 21, 2024
Ralph_PH (Flickr)

MAGA’s get a “Swift” kick in the butt—as diverse Valley fans of superstar speak out

Nicole White, Reporter-Commentary
February 7, 2024
Maricopa Community Colleges Main Office

Maricopa Community Colleges employees, including minor children’s information, compromised by health insurance data breach—Social Security numbers, other personal data at risk

Ole Olafson, Nicole White, and Araceli Montiel—Investigation
February 4, 2024
Lake at the Phoenix Convention Center in Dec. 2023

Trumpy, tipsy, Kari Lake—always under the influence of her idol—but the Senate candidate was booed and heckled at the Arizona Republican State Convention on Saturday

Nicole White, Reporter-Editorial
January 30, 2024
If America elects a 91-count felony indicted wanna-be dictator—perhaps America deserves what it gets

If America elects a 91-count felony indicted wanna-be dictator—perhaps America deserves what it gets

Nicole White, Reporter - Editorial
January 16, 2024
Trump and XI Jinping, President of the Peoples Republic of China

China’s Xi Jinping and Putin “salivating” at a Trump 2024 win—the kinship with dictators has Valley voters concerned

Nicole White, Reporter—Editorial
January 5, 2024
The then Congressman Kyrsten Sinema at a meeting with Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2013)

Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema—Once a cheat, always a cheat

Nicole White, Reporter-Commentary
December 31, 2023
Kari Lake at a 2022 campaign rally

The “I’m so sick of Kari Lake” fan club—has turned chronic

Nicole White, Reporter - Editorial
December 29, 2023
The No Hate, No Fear rally fighting against antisemitism (2020)

Trump’s MAGA faithful, including some Arizona lawmakers, praise Putin—even though Russia supports Hamas

Nicole White, Reporter
December 27, 2023
Donald Trump at a rally in Iowa

Some Arizonans no longer support Trump after his recent Putin quote and Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” rhetoric

Nicole White, Reporter
December 19, 2023
No Fear Rally, Washington D.C. 2021 Fight Antisemitism

Some in Arizona’s Jewish community say Trump’s ties to Putin is a direct threat to Israel—Putin backs Hamas

Nicole White, Reporter-Commentary
December 12, 2023
The then Congressman Kyrsten Sinema at a meeting with Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2013)

Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema—Once a cheat, always a cheat

Nicole White, Reporter-Commentary
November 24, 2023
Veterans Against Donald Trump Rally

Trump not a friend to Veterans—nor to Israel, say some Arizonans

Nicole White, Reporter
November 13, 2023
The then Congressman Kyrsten Sinema at a meeting with Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2013)

Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema—Once a cheat, always a cheat

Nicole White, Reporter-Commentary
November 10, 2023
The No Hate, No Fear rally fighting against antisemitism (2020)

Trump’s MAGA faithful, including some Arizona lawmakers, praise Putin—even though Russia supports Hamas

Nicole White, Reporter, Commentary
November 6, 2023
A sign posted from a Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville (2021-Flickr)

Poll: Arizonans reject extremism and white Christian nationalism in government

Nicole White, Reporter
November 1, 2023
Standing with Israel, rally in D.C. 2014

Trump’s inflammatory remarks about the terror attacks on Israel didn’t stop Arizona lawmakers from voting for his Speaker pick

Nicole White, Reporter-Commentary
October 18, 2023
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio speaks at the ultra-conservative AmericaFest rally in Phoenix 2021

Jordan pushes for another vote for Speaker despite two losses

Nicole White, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Kari Lake at a 2022 campaign rally

The “I’m so sick of Kari Lake” fan club—has turned chronic

Nicole White, Reporter-Editorial
October 11, 2023
A No Fear rally in Solidarity with Jewish people. Washington D.C. 2021

Trump’s recent Hitler language — but for Arizonans, antisemitic rhetoric and code from GOP/MAGA candidates and lawmakers not new

Nicole White, Reporter
October 10, 2023
“Republican Rep. Andy Biggs has more Arizona constituents that support funding to Ukraine—so why won’t he?”

“Republican Rep. Andy Biggs has more Arizona constituents that support funding to Ukraine—so why won’t he?”

Nicole White, Reporter
October 8, 2023
Oli Nevinska at Arizona/Ukraine gathering

“If you don’t support Ukraine—you support Russia.” —says Ukraine and Arizona Connect organization

Nicole White, Reporter
October 3, 2023
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Knesset after giving a televised speech

Poll: Arizonans largely support Zelensky and Ukraine funding despite MAGA Republicans—many in GOP support continued aid

Nicole White, Reporter
September 25, 2023
Trump and Putin at the G20 2019

Trump’s early love affair with a murderous dictator—a glimpse into his egotistical indictments

Nicole White, Reporter - Editorial
September 4, 2023
Kari Lake speaking with attendees at the 2021 Southwest Regional Conference at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona.

She’s baaack…well, maybe

Nicole White, Reporter
August 31, 2023
U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema speaking with attendees at a town hall hosted by the U.S. Hispanic Business Council at the ASU Thunderbird School of Management in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sinema’s silence on reelection decision—could three-way race syphon votes to flip vital Dem. seat to GOP?

Nicole White, Reporter
August 19, 2023
Million MAGA march Gathering Rally at Freedom Plaza Washington DC, Nov. 14 2020

The Trump cult will end—but at what cost to the U.S.?

Nicole White, Reporter - Editorial
August 7, 2023
Kari Lake speaking at a rally in Florence Az. in 2022

The “I’m so sick of Kari Lake” fan club growing across political lines

Nicole White, Reporter - Editorial
May 30, 2023
Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi Jinping “salivating” at a Trump 2024 win—MAGA Republican’s love affair with dictatorships

Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi Jinping “salivating” at a Trump 2024 win—MAGA Republican’s love affair with dictatorships

Nicole White, Editorial
May 1, 2023
Trump and DeSantis

LGBTQ+ students see Trump and DeSantis as “greatest threat” to liberty—harsh attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans—”just the beginning”

Nicole White, Reporter
April 4, 2023
Republican Party Elephant

“Yes, Virginia, Republicans continue to threaten Social Security benefits and eligibility”

Nicole White, Reporter
March 9, 2023
Congressman Ruben Gallego speaking with attendees at the 2017 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) in Phoenix.

Gallego vs. Sinema—a match for the progressive purple “heart” of Arizona

Nicole White, Reporter - Opinion
February 7, 2023
The Republican Party icon, the elephant.

Republicans eye cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits as predicted—a promise Americans have invested in during their lifetime—Democrats pledge fight against GOP plan

Nicole White, Reporter
January 24, 2023
(Paul Underwood) an attendee at the MLK Jr. Celebration Monday, displays message on his shirt regarding concern over voter suppression.

Martin Luther King Jr’s dream still “alive” at MLK Phoenix celebration—but GOP voting rights obstruction concerning to many attendees

Nicole White, Reporter
January 16, 2023
A few of the shelters in the Zone located in downtown Phoenix, where more than 1,000 Valley citizens call home

The street was home—for the holidays—as more than 1,000 Valley citizens reside in the “Zone” encampment

Preston Grace and Nicole White
January 14, 2023
Katie Hobbs-Arizona Democratic Governor elect

Katie Hobbs beats Trump backed Kari Lake for Governor—first Democrat to serve Arizona since 2009

Nicole White, Reporter
November 14, 2022
“Scary Kari” (Lake)...all Trick—no Treat

“Scary Kari” (Lake)…all Trick—no Treat

Nicole White, Reporter-Opinion
October 30, 2022
Blake Masters-Caricature

New PAC funding can’t fix the “ugly” messaging—nor the many U-turns from Blake Masters

Nicole White, Reporter-Opinion
October 27, 2022
Polling place sign

Prop 309 would hinder mail-in voting and require private information such as Social Security numbers

Nicole White, Reporter
October 25, 2022
MCCCD Offices

MAGA loving candidate and fierce Trump supporter, arrested for public indecency—Randy Kaufman’s campaign for Maricopa Community College Board suspended

Nicole White, Reporter
October 19, 2022
Trump and Lake at an Arizona rally

Photo shows Kari Lake vacuuming red carpet for Trump’s entrance— reportedly wanted it “spotless”— revealing her dutiful Trump servitude

Nicole White, Reporter-Opinion
October 15, 2022
No Fear: A Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People, July 11, 2021 Washington D.C.

Four Trump endorsed GOP candidates— a “Tidal wave of antisemitism” in Az. says member of the Jewish community and longtime Valley small business owner

Nicole White, Reporter-Editorial
October 9, 2022
Mark Kelly won the debate

“Mark Kelly won the debate for me.”

Nicole White, Reporter
October 7, 2022
Kari Lake with Donald Trump at a rally in 2022 in Florence Arizona

“Trump in a dress,”

Nicole White, Reporter
October 3, 2022
No Fear: A Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People, Washington DC

“Tidal wave of antisemitism” in Arizona— says member of the Jewish community and longtime Valley small business owner

Nicole White, Reporter - Opinion
September 26, 2022
Mark Finchem at an Arizona event

In a contentious debate, GOP Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem, admits to being interviewed by the U.S. Dept. of Justice and Congressional panel investigating the Jan.6 Insurrection

Jackson Hall and Nicole White
September 23, 2022
Blake Masters at a campaign event

Blake Masters offends some Arizona veterans

Nicole White, Reporter
September 18, 2022
Sign discouraging u-turns

Tracking the U-turns from the Blake Masters senate campaign

Nicole White, Reporter
September 13, 2022
Mark Finchem speaking at an event in Florence, AZ.

Will Arizonans trust their elections and their votes— with this candidate?

Nicole White, Reporter
September 10, 2022
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake

“We have a word for this: chutzpah!”—response to Kari Lake’s damage control attempt after antisemitic endorsement

Nicole White, Reporter
September 6, 2022
Kari Lake campaign sign

Kari Lake’s anti-abortion reported tweet “creeped out” some Arizona voters

Nicole White, Reporter
September 1, 2022
Honest Abe Hamadeh at a Republican event

Trump-endorsed, “Honest” Abe Hamadeh, GOP candidate for Attorney General—reportedly engaged in fraudulent voting and antisemitic remarks

Nicole White, Reporter
August 30, 2022
Blake Masters campaign sign on corner of Pima and Legacy Rd., Scottsdale

“It’s a religious sacrifice to these people, I think it’s demonic,” responds AZ. Senate candidate, Blake Masters, after a media question on abortion

Nicole White, Reporter
August 27, 2022
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake at an event in Peoria, AZ

Why did Kari Lake endorse a widely reported antisemitic?

Nicole White, Reporter
August 23, 2022
Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake

Kari Lake endorses Oklahoma candidate, Jarrin Jackson, who reportedly says, “all Jews will go to hell”

Nicole White, Reporter
August 22, 2022
Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake

GOP gubernatorial candidate, Kari Lake, reportedly endorses Oklahoma state senate candidate Jarrin Jackson, who reportedly says, “all Jews will go to hell”

Nicole White, Reporter
August 20, 2022
Kari Lake speaking at an event alongside Donald Trump

Some Arizona voters “creeped out” by reported tweet from Trump endorsed gubernatorial candidate, Kari Lake: “Roe v Wade and the culture of abortion is over. A new chapter of Life has begun. A chapter where we help women become the Mothers they are meant to be. Thank you God.”

Nicole White, Reporter
August 2, 2022
Blake Masters speaking with attendees at a rally at Country Thunder Arizona in Florence, Arizona.

Blake Masters, a Trump endorsed Senate candidate and self-described Christian reportedly blames Black people for America’s gun violence problem and is endorsed by a neo-Nazi blogger

Nicole White, Reporter
July 27, 2022
Kari Lake speaking at an event alongside Donald Trump

Some Arizona voters “creeped out” by reported tweet from Trump endorsed gubernatorial candidate, Kari Lake: “Roe v Wade and the culture of abortion is over. A new chapter of Life has begun. A chapter where we help women become the Mothers they are meant to be. Thank you God.”

Nicole White, Reporter
July 19, 2022
Senator Mark Kelly speaks at a campaign event

Senator Mark Kelly’s favorable polling in the wake of Roe v. Wade

Nicole White, Reporter
July 7, 2022
Kari Lake campaign sign

Kari Lake, a Trump endorsed Republican candidate for Arizona Governor—if elected—supports legislation to include banning FDA approved abortion pills along with all medical abortion clinics in Arizona

Nicole White, Reporter
June 30, 2022
A gun control advocate pulls no punches.

“I find myself visually scanning places for escape routes wherever I go in public now” After a wide-range gun control bill passed the House in Washington D.C. Wednesday— the Senate will likely keep the legislation from becoming law—still, Arizona voters are placing priority on political candidates who stand for stricter access to assault weapons

Nicole White, Reporter
June 9, 2022
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly speaking at a recent event

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, seen by Arizonans in a recent opinion poll as “an ethical leader” and honest—many responses reflected “GOP extremism exhaustion”

Nicole White, Reporter
May 20, 2022
Trump’s praise of Putin seen as shockingly “treasonous” by Valley residents—despite a recent attempt to backpedal

Trump’s praise of Putin seen as shockingly “treasonous” by Valley residents—despite a recent attempt to backpedal

Nicole White, Reporter
March 22, 2022
Pals

QAnon posts reveal admiration of Russian authoritarian leader Putin, despite his invasion of a sovereign Ukraine—falling in step with Trump’s praises of Putin

Nicole White, Reporter
March 4, 2022
A wreath placed at the front of the area that represents the exact length and width of the USS Arizona.

A sobering and reverent tribute, the USS Arizona Memorial Garden at Salt River bestows homage to those who paid the ultimate price for democracy

Nicole White, Reporter
December 7, 2021
The Betsy Ross flag and a QAnon banner hanging side-by-side following the Jan. 6 insurrection. These emblems are considered important imagery within far-right circles.

“Molded eyes that don’t see, painted-on fake smiles and empty talking heads with no concept of the needs of Arizona”: Longtime Arizona Democratic senator responds to rise of Kari Lake, Ron Watkins, and candidates associated with QAnon

Nicole White, Reporter
November 8, 2021
Cults Often Claim a “Christian” Connection: Many Pastors Fear that the QAnon Cult is Recruiting Unsuspecting Evangelicals

Cults Often Claim a “Christian” Connection: Many Pastors Fear that the QAnon Cult is Recruiting Unsuspecting Evangelicals

Nicole White, Reporter
October 22, 2021
Health care professionals across the United States were celebrated in the COVID-19 pandemics early days, but growing frustration among the unvaccinated and those sickened with the Delta variant has seen the tide turn against these workers.

Valley health care worker says COVID’s physical, emotional, and psychological toll will last a lifetime on health care staff “because of disinformation and refusals by the unvaccinated”

Nicole White, Reporter
October 4, 2021
According to the Arizona Republic, eight metro Phoenix school districts have implemented mask mandates in defiance of Gov. Duceys order.

Can schools and districts be held liable if they don’t require masks in class and a student becomes infected with COVID? The short answer— “quite possibly, yes”

Nicole White and Jeremy Beren
August 18, 2021
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson (right) at a march and sit-in at the office of U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema.

Phoenix police arrest civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson outside U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s office

Nicole White, Reporter
July 26, 2021
State Senate President Karen Fann, a Republican, has been a driving force behind Arizonas audit of the 2020 election.

The Arizona Republic confirms court filing, demanding election audit records and the public’s right to know

Nicole White, Reporter
July 4, 2021
U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema speaking with attendees at the 2019 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona.

Kyrsten Sinema continues drawing severe criticism for filibuster support

Nicole White, Reporter
June 22, 2021
Most Arizonans believe Trump will be remembered as a bad President

Arizonan’s Appear to Agree With Recent Fox News Poll: Trump Will be Remembered as a “historically bad president”

Nicole White, Reporter
January 1, 2021
Scottsdale Civic Center

Early voting increasing-many voters referencing a “fear of Trump interference”—opt to vote early

Nicole White, Reporter
October 28, 2020
Mark Kelly with supporters at a Phoenix rally in early 2020

U.S. Senate candidate, Mark Kelly, could be sworn in as early as Nov. 30 if he wins: possibly thwarting attempts at a Supreme Court “rush” appointment by the GOP

Nicole White, Reporter
September 19, 2020
President Trumps RNC acceptance speech...less than riveting

Trump’s Republican National Convention acceptance speech: One big yawn

Nicole White, Reporter
August 28, 2020
Halfway to Midnight, Bay Area a cappella group

Performers finding creative ways to entertain during social isolation: Former Arizona State University alum and ASU Pitchfork a cappella soprano, now performs with Bay Area a cappella favorite, Halfway to Midnight

Nicole White, Reporter
May 15, 2020
Hospitals may become short on basic supplies as more COVID-19 patients require hospitalization

California ER physician: ‘Intubation of the most severe COVID-19 patients, place healthcare workers at greater risk-we need supplies, we need to keep workers safe— we need more ventilators.’

Nicole White, Reporter
March 25, 2020
New York City

New York City reportedly the ‘epicenter’ of the virus outbreak in U.S.

Nicole White, Reporter
March 24, 2020
Registered Democrats may vote at any of the 151 ‘vote center’ locations Tuesday: Special sanitizing and distancing precautions taken at all vote center locations

Registered Democrats may vote at any of the 151 ‘vote center’ locations Tuesday: Special sanitizing and distancing precautions taken at all vote center locations

Nicole White, Reporter
March 16, 2020
Anti-Valentine’s Day gaining support: friends, not lovers, for dinner and drinks —hello, ‘Galentines’ Day

Anti-Valentine’s Day gaining support: friends, not lovers, for dinner and drinks —hello, ‘Galentines’ Day

Nicole White, Contributing Reporter
February 13, 2020
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