Jerod MacDonald-Evoy
@jerodmacevoy.com
Reporter at Arizona Mirror, formerly reported for The Arizona Republic.
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Jerod MacDonald-Evoy
@jerodmacevoy.com
· Jan 23
My e-commerce site for my photography just went live. Will be adding more photos in the coming days and months. Feel free to shoot me suggestions!
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As the year comes to a close, the Arizona Mirror is looking back on its reporting from 2025, including stories that shined a light on the intersection of technology and people, showing how new and evolving surveillance technologies has and will continue to impact Arizonans.
By @jerodmacevoy.com
By @jerodmacevoy.com
Looking back: The AZ Mirror's top technological surveillance stories of 2025
As the year comes to a close, the Arizona Mirror is looking back on its reporting from 2025, including stories about the intersection of surveillance technology, policy and everyday people
azmirror.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
As the year comes to a close, the Arizona Mirror is looking back on its reporting from 2025, including stories that shined a light on the intersection of technology and people, showing how new and evolving surveillance technologies has and will continue to impact Arizonans.
By @jerodmacevoy.com
By @jerodmacevoy.com
“Hot item” is one way to describe glasses that were recalled for high levels of cadmium……
December 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“Hot item” is one way to describe glasses that were recalled for high levels of cadmium……
So today was my last day of work for the year. Have a few more stories publishing before the EOY and planning a small thread about some of my favorite stories here soon but I fully intend to take a major social media break until I return from some time off.
Catch me on Signal if you need me.
Catch me on Signal if you need me.
December 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
So today was my last day of work for the year. Have a few more stories publishing before the EOY and planning a small thread about some of my favorite stories here soon but I fully intend to take a major social media break until I return from some time off.
Catch me on Signal if you need me.
Catch me on Signal if you need me.
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Jovan Pulitzer says he’s trying to raise nearly $400k to preserve the images. Arizona law says ballots and ballot images must be destroyed after two years.
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
Election 'audit' contractor says he still has photos of 2020 Maricopa County ballots
An election audit contractor says he still has ballot images when state law says they should have been destroyed after two years.
azmirror.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Jovan Pulitzer says he’s trying to raise nearly $400k to preserve the images. Arizona law says ballots and ballot images must be destroyed after two years.
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
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Here's a quilt of Volume 4 of the Epstein document dump. Gives you a 10,000 foot view of the redactions. that's 2,704 docs.
December 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Here's a quilt of Volume 4 of the Epstein document dump. Gives you a 10,000 foot view of the redactions. that's 2,704 docs.
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Cases of Black students being called the N-word, taunted by classmates saying "white power" are being ignored by the Trump administration.
@megomatz.bsky.social, @jodiscohen.bsky.social and I found the Ed Dept has not acted on any racial harassment cases since Jan. 21 to hold districts accountable.
@megomatz.bsky.social, @jodiscohen.bsky.social and I found the Ed Dept has not acted on any racial harassment cases since Jan. 21 to hold districts accountable.
Monkey Sounds, “White Power” and the N-Word: Racial Harassment Against Black Students Ignored Under Trump
Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation. It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discriminat...
www.propublica.org
December 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Cases of Black students being called the N-word, taunted by classmates saying "white power" are being ignored by the Trump administration.
@megomatz.bsky.social, @jodiscohen.bsky.social and I found the Ed Dept has not acted on any racial harassment cases since Jan. 21 to hold districts accountable.
@megomatz.bsky.social, @jodiscohen.bsky.social and I found the Ed Dept has not acted on any racial harassment cases since Jan. 21 to hold districts accountable.
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When Customs and Border Protection and Commander Gregory Bovino move into town, so does Whistlemania.
These activists create and distribute thousands of 3D-printed whistles, and their piercing cries are used to signal that immigration agents are nearby. And it's working.
These activists create and distribute thousands of 3D-printed whistles, and their piercing cries are used to signal that immigration agents are nearby. And it's working.
The horns and whistles work
What it's like to watch community activists stand up to a Border Patrol raid.
www.motherjones.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
When Customs and Border Protection and Commander Gregory Bovino move into town, so does Whistlemania.
These activists create and distribute thousands of 3D-printed whistles, and their piercing cries are used to signal that immigration agents are nearby. And it's working.
These activists create and distribute thousands of 3D-printed whistles, and their piercing cries are used to signal that immigration agents are nearby. And it's working.
If you're looking for good coverage of what is going down this week at TPUSA then might I suggest giving @azrww.bsky.social a follow?
The Turning Point USA annual Phoenix mega conference shenanigans has begun. The convention center is wrapped with with messages like “Make America Charlie Kirk,” “Carry the Torch,” and “For Charlie.”
Will update here throughout the weekend.
Will update here throughout the weekend.
December 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If you're looking for good coverage of what is going down this week at TPUSA then might I suggest giving @azrww.bsky.social a follow?
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The increase in arrests has left some students from mixed-status families in greater need but struggling with an unwillingness to reach out, aiming to avoid endangering their relatives.
Story by @glorihuh.bsky.social
Story by @glorihuh.bsky.social
Kids from migrant families in need hesitant to seek help, scared that loved ones will be deported | Arizona Mirror
The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign is causing children in need to hesitate to ask for help.
azmirror.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The increase in arrests has left some students from mixed-status families in greater need but struggling with an unwillingness to reach out, aiming to avoid endangering their relatives.
Story by @glorihuh.bsky.social
Story by @glorihuh.bsky.social
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FOUR new deaths in ICE detention. That puts the total this year at 30 people dead; the highest in ICE's history and worse than even during the COVID years.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
In the 90 minutes since I posted this, I've gotten two more death notifications.
ICE has a responsibility to take care of these people, something they are clearly disregarding. This is beyond horrifying. We must ensure dignity and humanity for detained people in this country.
ICE has a responsibility to take care of these people, something they are clearly disregarding. This is beyond horrifying. We must ensure dignity and humanity for detained people in this country.
Within 15 minutes today, I got two back-to-back notifications of deaths at ICE facilities.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
December 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
FOUR new deaths in ICE detention. That puts the total this year at 30 people dead; the highest in ICE's history and worse than even during the COVID years.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
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New York Times columnist David Brooks appears at a 2011 dinner with Jeffrey Epstein in the latest set of photos from the House Oversight Committee. interc.pt/3Y2VRPs
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
New York Times columnist David Brooks appears at a 2011 dinner with Jeffrey Epstein in the latest set of photos from the House Oversight Committee. interc.pt/3Y2VRPs
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Alongside their plan for the 2026 legislative session, Senate Republicans pointed to a "study" by a moving company, which included only people who hired that company to move them out of Arizona, as proof that people are fleeing the Democratic governor’s policies.
By @caitlinsievers.bsky.social
By @caitlinsievers.bsky.social
Arizona Senate Republican plan for 2026 focuses on affordability
Arizona’s Senate Republican leaders say in 2026 they’ll focus on lowering costs, public safety and keeping the state’s economy competitive.
azmirror.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Alongside their plan for the 2026 legislative session, Senate Republicans pointed to a "study" by a moving company, which included only people who hired that company to move them out of Arizona, as proof that people are fleeing the Democratic governor’s policies.
By @caitlinsievers.bsky.social
By @caitlinsievers.bsky.social
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ICE said Edwar Gonzalez was "briefly detained," but he spent nearly three days locked up despite legal permission to be here.
ICE locked up man visiting Mesa for 70 hours despite valid visa
ICE said Edwar Gonzalez was "briefly detained," but he spent nearly three days locked up despite legal permission to be here.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
ICE said Edwar Gonzalez was "briefly detained," but he spent nearly three days locked up despite legal permission to be here.
I got to take a lot of interesting photos this year. Here are some of my favorites....
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December 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I got to take a lot of interesting photos this year. Here are some of my favorites....
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Our next free daily article is from @laurenfeiner.bsky.social:
As Brendan Carr heads to Capitol Hill, newly released documents still don’t say much about what DOGE did at the FCC.
As Brendan Carr heads to Capitol Hill, newly released documents still don’t say much about what DOGE did at the FCC.
What 1,000 pages of documents tell us about DOGE
An advocacy group is pushing for the agency to release more information.
www.theverge.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Our next free daily article is from @laurenfeiner.bsky.social:
As Brendan Carr heads to Capitol Hill, newly released documents still don’t say much about what DOGE did at the FCC.
As Brendan Carr heads to Capitol Hill, newly released documents still don’t say much about what DOGE did at the FCC.
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“I met him once at a party,” says a colleague of mine. “His whole vibe is so weird that I thought at first he might be fucking with me.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
How Benny Johnson went from BuzzFeed plagiarist to MAGA's chief content creator
He says he did “some very bad things.” But in Trumpworld, that's a plus.
www.motherjones.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“I met him once at a party,” says a colleague of mine. “His whole vibe is so weird that I thought at first he might be fucking with me.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Water officials in Pinal County experimented with cloud seeding technology to boost rainfall over the summer, just months after bills that would have banned the practice failed to gain traction at the state legislature.
www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
Water officials experimented with cloud seeding to increase rainfall in Pinal County
Water officials in Pinal County experimented with cloud seeding technology to boost rainfall over the summer, just months after bills that would have banned the practice failed to gain traction at the...
www.kjzz.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Water officials in Pinal County experimented with cloud seeding technology to boost rainfall over the summer, just months after bills that would have banned the practice failed to gain traction at the state legislature.
www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
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See "The American President" on Dec. 17 in honor of the late director.
Harkins Theatres to host Rob Reiner benefit screening
See "The American President" on Dec. 17 in honor of the late director.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
See "The American President" on Dec. 17 in honor of the late director.
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This article quotes Jason Lee Van Dyke, a self-described fascist who I found participated in a Patriot Front private chat room, to say he is not a member of Patriot Front and to defend Patriot Front's reputation. The article does not mention his fascist beliefs or his participation in the chat room.
Patriot Front, a White supremacist group, has been quietly building a 124-acre compound in the mountains of east Tennessee, where they train members and host fight clubs. https://cnn.it/44rpU6V
December 16, 2025 at 6:04 AM
This article quotes Jason Lee Van Dyke, a self-described fascist who I found participated in a Patriot Front private chat room, to say he is not a member of Patriot Front and to defend Patriot Front's reputation. The article does not mention his fascist beliefs or his participation in the chat room.
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listen i know there's a lot going on but the weird right-wing libertarian couple that works with the AZ-GOP got married and i've been laughing at the 3-foot tall "fire tyrants" gold top hat and "taxation is theft" train with accompanying cake and thought maybe y'all could enjoy a chuckle too
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
listen i know there's a lot going on but the weird right-wing libertarian couple that works with the AZ-GOP got married and i've been laughing at the 3-foot tall "fire tyrants" gold top hat and "taxation is theft" train with accompanying cake and thought maybe y'all could enjoy a chuckle too
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“If the Executive Branch were to move forward in any forum — criminal, disciplinary, or administrative — we will take all appropriate legal action on Senator Kelly’s behalf to halt the Administration’s unprecedented and dangerous overreach," Kelly's attorney said.
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly has lawyers ready if the DoD takes action against him | Arizona Mirror
Attorneys representing U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly said they will take “all appropriate legal action” if the Department of Defense takes any action against the Arizona Democrat.
azmirror.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
“If the Executive Branch were to move forward in any forum — criminal, disciplinary, or administrative — we will take all appropriate legal action on Senator Kelly’s behalf to halt the Administration’s unprecedented and dangerous overreach," Kelly's attorney said.
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
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Boat Strike Survivors Clung to Wreckage for Some 45 Minutes Before U.S. Military Killed Them
theintercept.com/2025/12/05/b...
theintercept.com/2025/12/05/b...
Hegseth on the second Sept 2 strike: "Of course we're not going to release a top secret full unedited of that to the general public"
December 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Boat Strike Survivors Clung to Wreckage for Some 45 Minutes Before U.S. Military Killed Them
theintercept.com/2025/12/05/b...
theintercept.com/2025/12/05/b...
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CNN has suddenly discovered Tennessee's Patriot Front compound that was a subject of an extensive NewsChannel 5 investigation back in March. Here is my report: 1/ www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
'This isn't your granddad's KKK.' Inside the hate group expanding its presence in Tennessee
They are the largest hate group in America, wrapping themselves in the red-white-and-blue of the flag, marching into the middle of American cities and claiming to be patriots.
www.newschannel5.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
CNN has suddenly discovered Tennessee's Patriot Front compound that was a subject of an extensive NewsChannel 5 investigation back in March. Here is my report: 1/ www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
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Among the Arizona Freedom Caucus member's endorsements is former caucus member and state Rep. Austin Smith, who pleaded guilty last month to personally forging signatures on his reelection petitions in 2024.
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
State lawmaker Joseph Chaplik enters race for Arizona's Congressional District 1 | Arizona Mirror
Scottsdale Republican state Rep. Joseph Chaplik announced he is entering the race for Arizona’s Congressional District 1.
azmirror.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Among the Arizona Freedom Caucus member's endorsements is former caucus member and state Rep. Austin Smith, who pleaded guilty last month to personally forging signatures on his reelection petitions in 2024.
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
My dog barging into my office when I'm on the phone doing an interview
a group of people are standing in a dark room holding a box .
ALT: a group of people are standing in a dark room holding a box .
media.tenor.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
My dog barging into my office when I'm on the phone doing an interview