Morgan Fischer
@morgfisch.bsky.social
staff writer phoenix new times! @vmgguild.bsky.social
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Once again: Reporting, whistling, broadcasting, yelling and posting about the public activities of law enforcement is protected speech.
If ICE isn't a secret police force, as MAGA types insist, then its broad-daylight doings sure ain't secret, either.
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If ICE isn't a secret police force, as MAGA types insist, then its broad-daylight doings sure ain't secret, either.
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A Republican wants to jail you for saying ICE is in your neighborhood
State Sen. John Kavanagh wants to outlaw even blowing whistles because ICE is near. But about that freedom of speech thing...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Once again: Reporting, whistling, broadcasting, yelling and posting about the public activities of law enforcement is protected speech.
If ICE isn't a secret police force, as MAGA types insist, then its broad-daylight doings sure ain't secret, either.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
If ICE isn't a secret police force, as MAGA types insist, then its broad-daylight doings sure ain't secret, either.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
An Arizona lawmaker wants to criminalize people who alert others about the presence of ICE in their communities. It's a broad, far-reaching proposal that likely violates the First Amendment.
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A Republican wants to jail you for saying ICE is in your neighborhood
State Sen. John Kavanagh wants to outlaw even blowing whistles because ICE is near. But about that freedom of speech thing...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
An Arizona lawmaker wants to criminalize people who alert others about the presence of ICE in their communities. It's a broad, far-reaching proposal that likely violates the First Amendment.
Read the full story @phoenixnewtimes.com
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Read the full story @phoenixnewtimes.com
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Measles has found its way into ICE's detention facilities in Arizona. Four Democratic members of the state's congressional delegation are demanding answers.
An exclusive for @phoenixnewtimes.com
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An exclusive for @phoenixnewtimes.com
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Stanton demands answers from ICE on detention center measles outbreak
Three measles cases have been linked to ICE detention centers in Florence in recent weeks. ICE has seen big outbreaks before.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Measles has found its way into ICE's detention facilities in Arizona. Four Democratic members of the state's congressional delegation are demanding answers.
An exclusive for @phoenixnewtimes.com
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An exclusive for @phoenixnewtimes.com
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“Do you know what it’s like to be in the operating room with a 23-year-old woman who’s been tied to a tree and raped so much you can’t tell the difference between her vagina and her anus?"
A graphic Janae Shamp question derailed a state senate hearing. By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
A graphic Janae Shamp question derailed a state senate hearing. By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Video: GOP lawmaker’s rape question derails Arizona Senate hearing
During a hearing about a border wall bill, GOP state Sen. Janae Shamp asked a civilian speaker a graphic question about rape.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:32 AM
“Do you know what it’s like to be in the operating room with a 23-year-old woman who’s been tied to a tree and raped so much you can’t tell the difference between her vagina and her anus?"
A graphic Janae Shamp question derailed a state senate hearing. By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
A graphic Janae Shamp question derailed a state senate hearing. By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Public health officials in Maricopa County identified a confirmed measles case today. The county resident traveled internationally.
This is amid Arizona's measles outbreak based in Mohave County, which has seen 217 cases since it began in August.
This is amid Arizona's measles outbreak based in Mohave County, which has seen 217 cases since it began in August.
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Public health officials in Maricopa County identified a confirmed measles case today. The county resident traveled internationally.
This is amid Arizona's measles outbreak based in Mohave County, which has seen 217 cases since it began in August.
This is amid Arizona's measles outbreak based in Mohave County, which has seen 217 cases since it began in August.
The wife of Kyrsten Sinema's bodyguard is suing the former Senator for breaking up her marriage.
Last year, Sinema spoke with @phoenixnewtimes.com about the man as her inspiration behind her advocacy for a bill to fund psychedelic drug research in Arizona.
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Last year, Sinema spoke with @phoenixnewtimes.com about the man as her inspiration behind her advocacy for a bill to fund psychedelic drug research in Arizona.
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Sinema seduced bodyguard and ruined his marriage, lawsuit claims
An explosive lawsuit claims Kyrsten Sinema put the moves on a member of her security detail and pushed him to try MDMA.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The wife of Kyrsten Sinema's bodyguard is suing the former Senator for breaking up her marriage.
Last year, Sinema spoke with @phoenixnewtimes.com about the man as her inspiration behind her advocacy for a bill to fund psychedelic drug research in Arizona.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
Last year, Sinema spoke with @phoenixnewtimes.com about the man as her inspiration behind her advocacy for a bill to fund psychedelic drug research in Arizona.
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Just amazing to realize we already had the perfect picture for this story on Kyrsten Sinema allegedly seducing her bodyguard and ruining his marriage.
From @morgfisch.bsky.social:
From @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Sinema seduced bodyguard and ruined his marriage, lawsuit claims
An explosive lawsuit claims Kyrsten Sinema put the moves on a member of her security detail and pushed him to try MDMA.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Just amazing to realize we already had the perfect picture for this story on Kyrsten Sinema allegedly seducing her bodyguard and ruining his marriage.
From @morgfisch.bsky.social:
From @morgfisch.bsky.social:
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An explosive lawsuit claims Kyrsten Sinema put the moves on a member of her security detail and pushed him to try MDMA.
Sinema seduced bodyguard and ruined his marriage, lawsuit claims
An explosive lawsuit claims Kyrsten Sinema put the moves on a member of her security detail and pushed him to try MDMA.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM
An explosive lawsuit claims Kyrsten Sinema put the moves on a member of her security detail and pushed him to try MDMA.
EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of her reelection launch today, I spoke with
@repyassansari.bsky.social to reflect on her first year.
Ending private, for-profit ICE detention centers is a top priority for Ansari, who has witnessed their "horrific" conditions firsthand.
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@repyassansari.bsky.social to reflect on her first year.
Ending private, for-profit ICE detention centers is a top priority for Ansari, who has witnessed their "horrific" conditions firsthand.
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Ansari wants to abolish for-profit immigration detention centers
"There is no accountability for these for-profit detention centers under Donald Trump. They don’t care about these people."
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January 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of her reelection launch today, I spoke with
@repyassansari.bsky.social to reflect on her first year.
Ending private, for-profit ICE detention centers is a top priority for Ansari, who has witnessed their "horrific" conditions firsthand.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
@repyassansari.bsky.social to reflect on her first year.
Ending private, for-profit ICE detention centers is a top priority for Ansari, who has witnessed their "horrific" conditions firsthand.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
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NEW: Last year, after signing up for ICE's 287(g) program, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office got a $1M grant.
It included $250K seemingly set aside for Sheriff Mark Dannels -- a Trump supporter -- to travel to conferences held at resorts and casinos:
It included $250K seemingly set aside for Sheriff Mark Dannels -- a Trump supporter -- to travel to conferences held at resorts and casinos:
Cochise Cronyism: An Arizona sheriff, ICE and quarter-million dollars
The Cochise County Sheriff's Office got $1 million to coordinate with ICE -- including $250,000 in mysterious "travel" money.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 PM
NEW: Last year, after signing up for ICE's 287(g) program, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office got a $1M grant.
It included $250K seemingly set aside for Sheriff Mark Dannels -- a Trump supporter -- to travel to conferences held at resorts and casinos:
It included $250K seemingly set aside for Sheriff Mark Dannels -- a Trump supporter -- to travel to conferences held at resorts and casinos:
After reports of ICE ramping up immigration enforcement efforts in Phoenix, four day laborers were detained outside a central Phoenix Home Depot over the weekend.
The area has deep ties with Arizona's immigration history.
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The area has deep ties with Arizona's immigration history.
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ICE raid snagged four day laborers at Phoenix Home Depot on Sunday
Immigration activists warned of more Los Angeles-style raids on places where immigrants might congregate.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:09 PM
After reports of ICE ramping up immigration enforcement efforts in Phoenix, four day laborers were detained outside a central Phoenix Home Depot over the weekend.
The area has deep ties with Arizona's immigration history.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ice-rai...
The area has deep ties with Arizona's immigration history.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ice-rai...
This morning, @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social reported that ICE is planning on descending upon Phoenix next. A definitive timeline is unknown, but @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social said the “potential for even more enforcement is horrifying.”
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The latest: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix...
Phoenix ICE enforcement set to spike in 2026, report says
Trump's draconian deportation machine has focused on big cities. A new report in the Bulwark says the Valley is next on his list.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:45 PM
This morning, @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social reported that ICE is planning on descending upon Phoenix next. A definitive timeline is unknown, but @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social said the “potential for even more enforcement is horrifying.”
The latest: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix...
The latest: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix...
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SCOOP: Records show Recorder Justin Heap wasn't in the office the day his agency learned it erroneously told 83,000 voters their registration would be canceled.
It's unclear where Heap was. His calendar for the day was mostly blank.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
It's unclear where Heap was. His calendar for the day was mostly blank.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Heap wasn’t at work the day mailer screw-up hit Recorder’s Office
Records show Justin Heap didn't come in after his office wrongly told 83,000 voters their registrations would be canceled.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
SCOOP: Records show Recorder Justin Heap wasn't in the office the day his agency learned it erroneously told 83,000 voters their registration would be canceled.
It's unclear where Heap was. His calendar for the day was mostly blank.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
It's unclear where Heap was. His calendar for the day was mostly blank.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Recorder Justin Heap wasn't at work the day his office learned it had incorrectly informed 83,000 voters that their registration would be canceled, records obtained by
@phoenixnewtimes.com show.
The mailers sparked confusion, panic and anger among voters.
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@phoenixnewtimes.com show.
The mailers sparked confusion, panic and anger among voters.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/maricop...
Heap wasn’t at work the day mailer screw-up hit Recorder’s Office
Records show Justin Heap didn't come in after his office wrongly told 83,000 voters their registrations would be canceled.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Recorder Justin Heap wasn't at work the day his office learned it had incorrectly informed 83,000 voters that their registration would be canceled, records obtained by
@phoenixnewtimes.com show.
The mailers sparked confusion, panic and anger among voters.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/maricop...
@phoenixnewtimes.com show.
The mailers sparked confusion, panic and anger among voters.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/maricop...
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Last week, ICE agents locked up a Mexican man, who was visiting his brother's family in Mesa for the holidays, for nearly three days.
Now, ICE admits he was lawfully present in the U.S. Shaken, the man has already returned to Mexico.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Now, ICE admits he was lawfully present in the U.S. Shaken, the man has already returned to Mexico.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
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.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Last week, ICE agents locked up a Mexican man, who was visiting his brother's family in Mesa for the holidays, for nearly three days.
Now, ICE admits he was lawfully present in the U.S. Shaken, the man has already returned to Mexico.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Now, ICE admits he was lawfully present in the U.S. Shaken, the man has already returned to Mexico.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
NEW: A Mesa family says ICE detained their relative for nearly three days in Phoenix, despite a valid visa and paperwork showing he's in the country legally.
Now, he wants to return to Mexico, but faces roadblocks ahead. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/mesa-fa...
Now, he wants to return to Mexico, but faces roadblocks ahead. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/mesa-fa...
Mesa family says ICE detained visiting relative despite valid visa
Mexican national Edwar Gonzalez is being held by ICE, though is relatives say he was visiting them on a valid visa.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: A Mesa family says ICE detained their relative for nearly three days in Phoenix, despite a valid visa and paperwork showing he's in the country legally.
Now, he wants to return to Mexico, but faces roadblocks ahead. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/mesa-fa...
Now, he wants to return to Mexico, but faces roadblocks ahead. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/mesa-fa...
@adelitaforcongress.bsky.social said ICE pepper-sprayed her outside a Tucson taco shop after agents raided it.
The raid was among 16 warrants executed by ICE in southern Arizona today. If you have any information on this, message me on Signal at 623-295-9472.
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The raid was among 16 warrants executed by ICE in southern Arizona today. If you have any information on this, message me on Signal at 623-295-9472.
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Rep. Grijalva says ICE pepper-sprayed her at Tucson taco shop
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
@adelitaforcongress.bsky.social said ICE pepper-sprayed her outside a Tucson taco shop after agents raided it.
The raid was among 16 warrants executed by ICE in southern Arizona today. If you have any information on this, message me on Signal at 623-295-9472.
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The raid was among 16 warrants executed by ICE in southern Arizona today. If you have any information on this, message me on Signal at 623-295-9472.
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BREAKING: A top Kris Mayes division chief was arrested yesterday by postal inspectors. Mayes' office says that Vanessa Hickman resigned as state government division chief on Monday.
From @morgfisch.bsky.social:
From @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Top Arizona Attorney General official arrested by postal inspectors
Vanessa Hickman resigned as the state government division chief for Arizona Attorney Kris Mayes on Monday.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
BREAKING: A top Kris Mayes division chief was arrested yesterday by postal inspectors. Mayes' office says that Vanessa Hickman resigned as state government division chief on Monday.
From @morgfisch.bsky.social:
From @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Earlier this month, I traveled to a community along the Utah-Arizona border, where the state's largest measles outbreak in three decades is brewing.
But Short Creek isn't like most places.
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But Short Creek isn't like most places.
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Uncontained: Short Creek, measles and the long shadow of Warren Jeffs
Arizona's biggest measles outbreak in decades is in a small Arizona town trying to move past its infamous polygamist prophet.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Earlier this month, I traveled to a community along the Utah-Arizona border, where the state's largest measles outbreak in three decades is brewing.
But Short Creek isn't like most places.
My latest for @phoenixnewtimes.com www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
But Short Creek isn't like most places.
My latest for @phoenixnewtimes.com www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
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Our @morgfisch.bsky.social went to Short Creek, home to Arizona's biggest measles outbreak in decades. It's also the former home of infamous polygamist leader Warren Jeffs.
Jeffs' reign is over, but measles -- and low vaccination rates -- shows he casts a long shadow.
A must-read:
Jeffs' reign is over, but measles -- and low vaccination rates -- shows he casts a long shadow.
A must-read:
Uncontained: Short Creek, measles and the long shadow of Warren Jeffs
Arizona's biggest measles outbreak in decades is in a small Arizona town trying to move past its infamous polygamist prophet.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Our @morgfisch.bsky.social went to Short Creek, home to Arizona's biggest measles outbreak in decades. It's also the former home of infamous polygamist leader Warren Jeffs.
Jeffs' reign is over, but measles -- and low vaccination rates -- shows he casts a long shadow.
A must-read:
Jeffs' reign is over, but measles -- and low vaccination rates -- shows he casts a long shadow.
A must-read:
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Ex-Cortez High School teacher Eric Chapman faces 20 felonies for having sexual encounters with male students at school.
A police report says documents indicating a positive syphilis test for someone -- it's not clear who -- were found in Chapman's desk.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
A police report says documents indicating a positive syphilis test for someone -- it's not clear who -- were found in Chapman's desk.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Teacher facing student sex charges had positive STD test in his desk
Eric Chapman is facing 20 felonies after he admitted to having sexual encounters with male students in his classroom.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ex-Cortez High School teacher Eric Chapman faces 20 felonies for having sexual encounters with male students at school.
A police report says documents indicating a positive syphilis test for someone -- it's not clear who -- were found in Chapman's desk.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
A police report says documents indicating a positive syphilis test for someone -- it's not clear who -- were found in Chapman's desk.
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
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Outside Turning Point's headquarters in Phoenix, Charlie Kirk supporters shed tears and left flowers.
On the ASU campus, where TPUSA has a large presence and where Kirk held many events, feelings were . . . complicated.
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On the ASU campus, where TPUSA has a large presence and where Kirk held many events, feelings were . . . complicated.
From @tjlheureux.bsky.social and @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Charlie Kirk memorial forms at Turning Point’s Phoenix headquarters
The controversial conservative media icon, who based his operation in Arizona, was killed during a college event in Utah.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Outside Turning Point's headquarters in Phoenix, Charlie Kirk supporters shed tears and left flowers.
On the ASU campus, where TPUSA has a large presence and where Kirk held many events, feelings were . . . complicated.
From @tjlheureux.bsky.social and @morgfisch.bsky.social:
On the ASU campus, where TPUSA has a large presence and where Kirk held many events, feelings were . . . complicated.
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Measles cases in the tiny northern Arizona town of Colorado City -- where vaccine rates are low and many residents are Fundamentalist Church of Latter-day Saints members -- have grown eightfold in a week.
@morgfisch.bsky.social on the budding outbreak:
@morgfisch.bsky.social on the budding outbreak:
An Arizona town is at the center of a budding measles outbreak
Measles cases in Mohave County, which has a low vaccination rate, have grown eightfold in one week.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Measles cases in the tiny northern Arizona town of Colorado City -- where vaccine rates are low and many residents are Fundamentalist Church of Latter-day Saints members -- have grown eightfold in a week.
@morgfisch.bsky.social on the budding outbreak:
@morgfisch.bsky.social on the budding outbreak:
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The Arizona Supreme Court has been using AI "avatars" to explain rulings and make them more digestible.
But one such video -- announcing the denial of a death penalty appeal -- struck some as "horrifying," "gross" and "dystopian."
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But one such video -- announcing the denial of a death penalty appeal -- struck some as "horrifying," "gross" and "dystopian."
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Arizona court explained death penalty ruling with ‘dystopian’ AI video
The Arizona Supreme Court’s “AI reporters” are meant to make decisions more accessible, but they strike some as creepy.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Arizona Supreme Court has been using AI "avatars" to explain rulings and make them more digestible.
But one such video -- announcing the denial of a death penalty appeal -- struck some as "horrifying," "gross" and "dystopian."
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
But one such video -- announcing the denial of a death penalty appeal -- struck some as "horrifying," "gross" and "dystopian."
By @morgfisch.bsky.social:
Mohave County health officials are warning a community on the Arizona-Utah border — where vaccination rates are low — about a growing measles outbreak.
Nine cases have been confirmed so far. Here’s what you should know: ⬇️
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
Nine cases have been confirmed so far. Here’s what you should know: ⬇️
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
August 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Mohave County health officials are warning a community on the Arizona-Utah border — where vaccination rates are low — about a growing measles outbreak.
Nine cases have been confirmed so far. Here’s what you should know: ⬇️
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
Nine cases have been confirmed so far. Here’s what you should know: ⬇️
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...