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kjzz.orgMusicians demand financial transparency from Phoenix Symphony leadershipThe Phoenix Symphony announced an indefinite suspension of its season starting November 2nd, citing financial hardship.

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Musicians demand financial transparency from Phoenix Symphony leadership www.kjzz.org/business/202...

kjzz.orgStill in 'shock and disbelief,' laid-off Phoenix Symphony musicians demand transparencyThe 66 musicians who were just abruptly laid off from the Phoenix Symphony are demanding the board that made the decision open its books, release the organizations’ financial records and work with the...

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Still in 'shock and disbelief,' laid-off Phoenix Symphony musicians demand transparency www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

nytimes.comAn Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas) (Gift Article)In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.

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An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas) www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/u...

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'Completely blindsided': Musicians to be laid off following suspension of Phoenix Symphony season www.12news.com/article/ente...

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FOX 10 Phoenix

The Phoenix Symphony has suspended its season as rising operating costs drain reserves. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen has more on the musicians calling for financial transparency as the board works to raise needed funds.

bit.lyPhoenix Symphony Board says funds aren't available to keep open due to increased costsThe Phoenix Symphony has suspended its season as rising operating costs drain reserves. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen has more on the musicians calling for financial transparency as the board works to raise needed funds.

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The Phoenix Symphony has suspended its season due to mounting operational costs and cash shortages, leaving musicians facing immediate job losses ahead of next Sunday's final concert. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen hears from a musician and spectators.

bit.lyReactions pour in as Phoenix Symphony suspends season amid financial strainThe Phoenix Symphony has suspended its season due to mounting operational costs and cash shortages, leaving musicians facing immediate job losses ahead of next Sunday's final concert. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen hears from a musician and spectators.

azfamily.comPhoenix Symphony musicians ask for answers in fight to save orchestraThe Phoenix Symphony’s musicians said they aren’t ready for their final curtain call and are asking for answers so they can save the orchestra and 66 musicians’ jobs.

Phoenix Symphony musicians ask for answers in fight to save orchestra www.azfamily.com/2026/10/26/p...

musiciansofthephoenixsymphony.comPress — Musicians of The Phoenix Symphony

Phoenix Symphony Musicians Ask Board to Open Its Books and Work With Them to Keep Arizona’s Orchestra on Stage musiciansofthephoenixsymphony.com/press

phoenixnewtimes.comThis is what dying of heat looks likeHeat is a silent killer, but in the lead-up, it can be violent. Often the signs and symptoms are mistaken for other emergencies.

An important read, especially for folks in AZ. When you see someone acting erratically when temps are high, don’t automatically assume it’s just drugs. Heat almost always plays a role & these delays in getting the proper medical treatment is killing people. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/what-dy...

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youtu.beAnalysis shows APS customers are paying costs for data center sector powerYouTube video by 12 News

This should be a required watch for every APS customer in AZ. Great breakdown of wonky subject by Joe Dana/12News & Abhay Padgaonkar, who served as my volunteer expert in my APS rate hike complaint way back when. Same 💩, different year. Vote them out! #StopTheAPSGreed youtu.be/OPXzC7bWdWk?...

youtu.beAnalysis shows APS customers are paying costs for data center sector powerYouTube video by 12 News

propublica.orgFour Kids in One Faith-Healing Family Died. Authorities Could Do Nothing.An exemption in Idaho law shields faith-healing parents from criminal prosecution for conduct that otherwise would be charged as neglect. It also keeps police and social workers from stepping in to pr...

A long, but worthwhile read/watch from Joe Dana. ‘Analysis: APS customers paid $587 million for data center sector growth. APS denies claim.’ It’s pretty clear growth hasn’t been paying for growth… And there’s always more under the rocks. www.12news.com/article/news... #arizona #utilities

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A child in an Idaho faith-healing family died of a treatable condition. Then another died — and another, and another. Idaho’s child abuse laws contain such broad religious exemptions that authorities didn’t intervene — before or after the deaths.

azmirror.comKris Mayes hits Warren Petersen for campaigning alongside an activist she indicted for fraudGOP attorney general candidate Warren Petersen is stumping with Jarrett Maupin, an activist indicted on fraud charges by Mayes

Maupin is a slimeball. Also, who the hell talks like that?!? (His quotes are insane!) azmirror.com/2026/10/01/k...

latimes.comTrial begins for 'Scrubs' executive producer facing more than 20 sex assault chargesEric Weinberg, who worked as a producer or screenwriter on more than 90 episodes of the beloved sitcom "Scrubs," has been charged with luring several women to his Los Angeles home and sexually abusing them.

Enough with these predatory men.

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Trial begins for 'Scrubs' executive producer facing more than 20 sex assault charges

youtu.beAZ Attorney General Candidate Warren Petersen is a Bumbling IdiotYouTube video by Stacey Champion

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alternet.orgArizona Republican ridiculed for belly-flop debate performanceRepublican Warren Petersen struggled to make it through the debate against Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Ridiculed for good reason. Reelect #LawyerForThePeople Kris Mayes! www.alternet.org/warren-peter... #arizona

nytimes.comJudge Once Again Blocks Mail-In Ballot Rules (Gift Article)The ruling arrived before the Supreme Court could decide whether to intervene but appeared certain to set off yet another round of appeals.

4 Sept

Judge Once Again Blocks Mail-In Ballot Rules www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/u...

nytimes.comGloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.

3 Sept

Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 Rest in peace + power… 💔 www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...

stacks.cdc.govCDC StacksThe Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library offers a diverse and extensive library collection that includes material in all areas of public health and disease and injury prevention, as well as other subjects i...

1 Sept

I’ve been shouting about this public health crisis for yrs. Maricopa County also undercounts ⁦‪heat deaths @npr.org‬⁩. Solution? Every county death investigator across the country use this form for better data collection if heat is a possibility: stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/130... #heatkills

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An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved. n.pr/3UmkeZP

n.prNPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden tollAn NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.

energyandpolicy.orgAPS funds fossil fuel front group advertising in ArizonaFossil fuel front group Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is advertising one of its funders, Arizona Public Service’s (APS), proposal to convert Cholla Power Plant from coal to methane gas.

29 July

#AZ needs to pay attention- stop voting against best interests if truly interested in lower utility bills. Current ACC is completely captured by utilities they’re supposed to regulate. Kevin Thompson is former longtime SWGas lobbyist 🤷 - energyandpolicy.org/aps-funding-...

news.azpm.orgTucson mobile home park signs $795,000 settlement after AG lawsuit

16 June

#LawyerForThePeople Tucson mobile home park signs $795,000 settlement after AG lawsuit news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2...

1 June

ICYMY - An interview with Dolores Huerta, written by my friend Alice Driver. www.elle.com/culture/care...

12news.comAPS households are using less energy but paying 23% higher costsA comparison of APS customer data shows homeowners are paying significantly higher costs, though caused a fraction of increased demand since 2022.

16 May

APS households are using less energy but paying 23% higher costs www.12news.com/article/news... #StopTheAPSGreed

open.substack.comBeware utilities and candidates bearing “rate freeze” giftsRate freezes sound good, but they often come with booby traps, and without real reform

5 May

An important must read - especially for journalists doing turn & burn stories on utilities/politics & folks who don’t understand “base rates” are a small piece of the pie. Beware utilities and candidates bearing “rate freeze” gifts open.substack.com/pub/utilityw...

19thnews.orgThese women are running for a seat you’ve likely never heard of. It could dictate the cost of your electricity and gas bill.In places like Montana, Alabama, Georgia and Arizona, women of color are campaigning to become utility commissioners. If they win, they’ll bring much needed representation to their communities.

4 May

These women are running for a seat you’ve likely never heard of. It could dictate the cost of your electricity and gas bill. 19thnews.org/2026/05/wome... via @19thnews.org

nytimes.comU.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners

2 May

Holy fuckballs. This is out of control. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/w...

azcc.granicus.comHearing - E-01933A-25-0103 - Tucson Electric Power Company **Tucson**Live and Recorded Public meetings of Hearing - E-01933A-25-0103 - Tucson Electric Power Company **Tucson** for Arizona Corporation Commission

30 Apr

For those truly interested in understanding how our utility rates are set by Public Utility Commissions (or in the case of AZ the Corporation Commission) tune into the multi-day TEP rate hike hearing - azcc.granicus.com/player/event...

azcapitoltimes.comWhen reality clashes with branding: Arizona. Public. Disservice. | Arizona Capitol TimesThe timing of APS’ “Arizona. public. service.” broadcast during a recent Diamondbacks game was a masterclass in corporate irony.

24 Apr

When reality clashes with branding: Arizona. Public. Disservice. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/04... #StopTheAPSGreed #HeatKills

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16 Apr

@azagmayes.bsky.social gets APS to alter its rules about disconnecting customers in the summer heat even if they haven't paid their bills. And she sending the message to SRP, TEP and UniSouce that she expects similar changes from them. tucson.com/news/state-r...

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16 Apr

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a massive settlement with APS, following the death of a Sun City woman that stemmed from a power shut-off during a heatwave. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

bit.lyAPS reaches settlement with AZ AG over heat deathArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a massive settlement with APS, following the death of a Sun City woman that stemmed from a power shut-off during a heatwave. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

12news.com82-year-old APS customer died after power was shut off in May 2024An 82-year-old woman died in May 2024 after her power was cut off on a very hot day. Her son and an advocate say this shows an issue with state policies.

16 Apr

For many years I have been advocating for data-driven, temp based disconnect rules. I am beyond thankful Arizona has an Attorney General who puts public health & safety > corporate greed. RIP Kate Korman. www.12news.com/article/news...

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Kate Korman deserved better. Arizona customers deserve better. And today, we are making sure they get it. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

azcentral.comAPS agrees to $7 million settlement after death of 82-year-oldKate Korman, of Sun City, was found dead in her home in 2014 six days after the state's largest utility shut off her power for nonpayment.

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9 Apr

California is facing a home insurance crisis. The Affordable Insurance & Recovery Act would help protect the public by making Big Oil pay its fair share. On April 7, @markruffalo.bsky.social and over a dozen other prominent members of the entertainment industry signed a letter endorsing the bill. 👏

nytimes.comClean Energy Slate Wins Control of Arizona’s Biggest Utility

9 Apr

An important shift in power (pun intended). Clean Energy Slate Wins Control of Arizona’s Biggest Utility www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/u...

4 Apr

Pay attention, Arizona. Especially those of you in/near Mohave County. Weigh in. #airpollution #methanegas azdeq.gov/public-notic...

nytimes.comRepublicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits

3 Apr

This should enrage everyone. Akin to big pharma, tobacco, etc., fossil fuel companies shouldn’t get a pass on the harm & chaos they’ve caused. Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/b...

23 Mar

Coming soon to an airport near you… #tsashitshow

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

Are the ICE agents going to wear TSA uniforms in their new airport jobs or are they going full camo and tactical gear?

nytimes.comTrump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens

21 Mar

Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/u...

Happening today at ASU. Our very uncomfortably hot Phoenix outing is highlighted in Andrew’s new book. The irony also isn’t lost that it’s going to be 105 degrees there. Bird on Fire indeed…

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Happening today at ASU. Our very uncomfortably hot Phoenix outing is highlighted in Andrew’s new book. The irony also isn’t lost that it’s going to be 105 degrees there. Bird on Fire indeed…

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asuevents.asu.edu“Colonialism and Climate Justice” with Andrew Ross | ASU EventsAndrew Ross will be speaking about his new book, The Weather Report: A Journey Through Unsettled Climates. Drawing on firsthand reporting from Palestine, the UAE, Arizona, and China, Ross examines how...

12 Mar

As Phoenix, AZ is set to see 100+ temps in early MARCH, while gearing up for yet another massive APS rate hike (which shareholders are certainly celebrating) I want y’all to be aware of how much the utility monopoly CEO $$$ makes - never worried about how he’s paying HIS bill. #StopTheAPSGreed

mailchi.mpLitigants Confront Jurisdictional Puzzles in the Wake of Supreme Court’s NIH DecisionIn this issue of "Legally Speaking" — What a Supreme Court decision means for funding disputes in federal courts. AGs advocate for public safety in nuclear reactor reviews and hazardous material tran...

12 Mar

An important reminder of all the good work being done by Democratic Attorneys General in this shitblizzard. mailchi.mp/nyu.edu/liti...

phoenixnewtimes.comGoogle claws back money from Turning Point-aligned PAC in SRP electionGoogle asked a PAC supporting a pro-industry SRP slate to return its money and remove its name from all campaign materials.

12 Mar

ICYMI: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/google-...

6 Mar

This is absolute BULLSHIT. Which I proved last year, and will prove again. Heat-related deaths decreased 30% in Maricopa County last year www.kjzz.org/science/2026...

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6 Mar

abc15.comUncounted: Arizona's largest county may be overlooking many heat-related deathsCommunity advocate Stacey Champion said there needs to be a more standardized way of counting heat-related deaths in Arizona.

nytimes.comA Nuclear Reactor Backed by Bill Gates Gets Federal Approval to Start Building

4 Mar

This won’t go well. But many filthy rich people/companies will get richer. A Nuclear Reactor Backed by Bill Gates Gets Federal Approval to Start Building www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/c...