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UA President Talks Title IX Reform, Boosting Academic Performance

A discussion with Dr. Robert Robbins as he prepares for his second school year at the UA.

Top Judge: Arizona Courts Step Up Efforts Against Sexual Harassment

Arizona's chief justice ordered a set of policies regarding sexual misconduct, also prompting a review of county-level policies.

Transgender Woman Says She Was Denied Hormone Prescription at CVS Store

Arizona law allows pharmacies to refuse to fill a prescription on religious or moral grounds.

Arizona Court Rules for Phoenix on Same-Sex Wedding Invitations

The city ordinance prohibits businesses from discriminating based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Arizona Settles Suit Over Handling of Voter Registration

The suit said voter registration in the state was unduly burdensome over proof-of-citizenship requirement.

Court Tosses Case Claiming Bias Against Opposite-Sex Couples

A woman claimed discrimination based on benefits afforded unwed same-sex couples.

ACLU Ad Campaign on ICE Interactions Won't Air in Arizona

Ads will air in 11 states across three different digital platforms.

Prosecutor Says New Domestic Violence Protocol Will Save Lives

Eighteen questions help police determine who's most at risk.

Student ID Card Research Raises Privacy Concerns

UA students are not told their CatCard use is recorded.

Trial Continues for Border Agent Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder

Forensic expert testifies that blood-spatter consistent with being shot in the back while on the ground.

Tucson's 3.6 Percent: Reflections on Being Black in a Majority-White City

Members of Tucson's black community discuss the complex and often difficult nature of calling the city home.

Arizona House Votes to Expel Rep. Don Shooter

Speaker Mesnard called for the Thursday vote, which needed a two-thirds majority.

Fair-Housing Group Awarded Grant

$313,000 will support ongoing efforts to provide equal access to housing.

Civil Rights Scorecard Gives TPD Failing Grade in Body-Cam Footage Review

Tucson Police allow officers to review footage before writing report.

State Ban on Ethnic Studies Unconstitutional

Case stems from Tucson Unified School District's Mexican American Studies classes and 2010 law.

Tucson Community, Religious Leaders Speak Out Against Racism

Attendees at Sunday's rally continue to raise awareness about white supremacy.

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