October13, 2004

Religious missionaries and political activists would fall under some, but not all, of the provisions of a proposed Phoenix law that would restrict door-to-door solicitors, according to James Hays, an assistant Phoenix city attorney.

Religious missionaries and political activists would fall under some, but not all, of the provisions of a proposed Phoenix law that would restrict door-to-door solicitors, according to James Hays, an assistant Phoenix city attorney.

Lamar Whitmer says he has been filing Scottsdale political gossip away in the back of his mind for years. Now he files it into the e-mail inboxes of the city’s business owners, elected leaders and, well, gossips.

Lamar Whitmer says he has been filing Scottsdale political gossip away in the back of his mind for years. Now he files it into the e-mail inboxes of the city’s business owners, elected leaders and, well, gossips.

MEXICO CITY - Javier Sicilia caught the world's attention after his son and six others were murdered in Cuernavaca, south of Mexico City, by elements connected with a drug cartel. Sicilia was a poet, writer and author who took up the cause of justice. I say "was" a poet because following the murders five months ago, he gave up writing poetry. This, for an acclaimed writer, is like a vow of chastity. And that was among the topics in a revealing interview that goes deep into what motivates a victim to become a seeker of dignity. The interview was published Aug. 14 by Thelma Gomez Duran of El Universal, the large major daily here.

A group of Tempe activists, mostly Hispanic, were told they violated election laws by circulating a letter accusing mayoral candidate Dennis Cahill of turning a blind eye to the discrimination of workers in the city’s public works department.

One of the country’s largest alliances of Republican activists — as well as one of the most conservative — has gathered in Scottsdale this weekend to craft strategies for the 2006 elections.

One of the country’s largest alliances of Republican activists — as well as one of the most conservative — has gathered in Scottsdale this weekend to craft strategies for the 2006 elections.

Latinos throughout the Valley will dress in white T-shirts and take to the streets of downtown Phoenix on Tuesday morning for the second year in a row to demand immigration reform.

Michele Culver is a 1-yearold female. So pay no attention to the 49-year-old male body she is walking around in.

Michele Culver is a 1-yearold female. So pay no attention to the 49-year-old male body she is walking around in.

October 14, 2004

Tom Giller, the leader of a referendum effort that suffered a fatal court blow last week, formed a committee Monday to run for City Council.

So was the official "launch" of Scottsdale election season heralded by gunshots? The sound of trumpets or a drum roll? An activist pushing the mayor into the Waterfront canal?

NABLUS, West Bank - Thousands of angry activists from the defeated Fatah Party demanded their leaders' resignations, Palestinian police stormed a parliament building in Gaza and other security forces clashed with Hamas gunmen - signs of growing instability following Hamas' victory in parliamentary election.

President Barack Obama is enlisting activists and labor leaders in a push for comprehensive immigration legislation that will showcase Republican opposition and include a speech by the president.

Randy Parraz, a community activist who was arrested outside a Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, said he was specifically targeted by Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies because of his criticism of Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Back in March, an undercover Mesa police detective was asked to speak at the state Capitol about how the national immigration debate was providing fuel for hate groups and violent extremists in Arizona.

December 28, 2004

Teresa Brice-Heames, a Hispanic woman known for her activism and strong community ties in Mesa, filed paperwork Monday challenging incumbent Keno Hawker for mayor.

The battle of wills between MCSO and MCSA remains largely where it began six months ago.