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AZ Democrat Mendoza Scrubbed Social Media on Policing, Racism and LGBTQ Issues Before Congressional Run

September 25, 2026 11:37 amSeptember 25, 2026 11:37 am

Democratic congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza removed social media posts discussing police funding, systemic racism and LGBTQ+ issues before launching her campaign against Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, according to an Arizona Republic review of archived internet...

Everything Online Feels Like a Scam

September 25, 2026 7:00 amSeptember 25, 2026 7:01 am

I almost miss the Nigerian prince. You remember him. He had several million dollars, a complicated banking problem, questionable spelling, and, for reasons never fully explained, needed my help. It was a simpler time. The scam practically introduced itself. Delete...

Two More Hospitals Close Youth Transgender Clinics in Settlement With Trump DOJ

September 25, 2026 6:00 amSeptember 25, 2026 6:01 am

Late last week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that New York University Langone Hospitals (NYU), and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), will end providing dangerous “gender affirming care,” medically known as transgender interventions for minors. On Friday, the...

Sister Company of Brightline West High Speed Rail Plans Imminent Chapter 11 in New Jersey

September 24, 2026 7:13 amSeptember 24, 2026 9:55 am

The sister company of Brightline West, the high speed rail company in Florida and the planned line from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, is preparing to file for bankruptcy. Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported, “Florida Railroad Brightline Plans Imminent...

The Paradox of Protecting Children

September 24, 2026 5:00 amSeptember 24, 2026 5:01 am

A child does not understand jurisdiction. She does not understand reasonable cause, dependency petitions, safety plans, evidentiary standards or the benevolent intentions of the state. She understands arms. Smells. Voices. Her blanket. Her bed. Her dog. Her brother sleeping down...

Turning Point Action Releases ‘Freedom Ticket’ Picks in Arizona, Nevada and New Hampshire

September 23, 2026 2:56 pmSeptember 23, 2026 2:57 pm

Turning Point Action has announced its 2026 “Freedom Ticket,” a personalized voter guide covering Arizona, Nevada and New Hampshire. Materials reviewed by California Globe detail the organization’s recommendations across the three states, including Andy Biggs for Arizona governor, Joe Lombardo...

California Avocado Growers Warn Cartel Influence Reaches U.S. Marketplace

September 22, 2026 2:24 pmSeptember 22, 2026 2:24 pm

California avocado farmers are being overrun by low-cost production from Mexico. According to avocado growers, Mexican cartels are extorting growers, controlling portions of the supply chain, and using violence and intimidation to maintain that control, the Globe reported in July....