The Published Pieces

Millions of people nationwide took to the streets on June 14, stirred by the same rallying cry: “No thrones, no crowns, no kings.” Many of those who participated in the “No Kings Day of Defiance” said they were driven to do so by President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration.
The Trump administration took 181 immigration-specific actions during his first 100 days in office, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Those policies have led to courtroom battles and on-the-ground protests lik...

VACAVILLE, Calif. — More than 100 people gathered in a circle in the shade of Andrews Park. They were Christian faith leaders, Native American elders, toddlers, activists with decades of experience and first-time protesters, all bound by the same goal: to walk almost 40 miles in three days to advocate for immigrant rights.
The group stretched their limbs and adjusted backpacks while organizers led a safety briefing. Faith leaders offered a blessing for protection and strength. As the group stepp...

The Arizona Sustainability Alliance Help-A-Farm program connects volunteers with small farms in the Phoenix area, like Bene Vivendo, to promote education and support for the local food system.

TEMPE – Connections between the community and local farms flourish with the help of the Arizona Sustainability Alliance Help-A-Farm initiative. On the first Sunday of every month from October to April, volunteers can join AZSA and get involved with the local food system in Phoenix.

The initiative began...

Local First Arizona has partnered with the City of Tempe, local restaurants, and Recycled City, a local food waste collection and composting company, to recycle all food waste produced in the restaurants to keep it out of landfills. With the help of Local First Arizona and Recycled City, Cocina Chiwas has successfully composted all food waste for nearly three months. 
The program aims to assist restaurants located along Apache Boulevard and Broadway Road. The area is known for its high rates of...

PARIS – Full-time teacher by morning, Paralympic athlete by afternoon and a father always, Team USA archer Eric Bennett is embarking on his fifth Paralympic Games with his sights set on a prize bigger than the gold medal: his family in attendance to watch him shoot.

Bennett, a Surprise native and graduate of Northern Arizona University, began practicing archery when he was 7 and quickly found a passion for the sport until he lost his right arm at 15, when a drunk driver hit the car in which he...

Brett Rogers, vice president of operations technology, presented Republic Services sustainability initiatives with electric vehicles on Sept. 12, 2023. Republic Services is a waste disposal company that specializes in sustainable environmental solutions operating with 40,000 employees in 49 states, according to the company website. The headquarters is located in Phoenix with 5,000 employees in Arizona. 
The company said earlier this year its goal was for 50% of all fleet purchases to be electric...