Sen. Kimberly Yee

Sexism in Arizona politics might be here to stay

All StoriesChristianna Silva03/24/20170

PHOENIX – Arizona is doing well in regards to gender representation in the state Legislature, but it could take 30 years before the state reaches gender parity in its law-making body. Arizona is fourth in the nation for female representation in the state Legislature at 38.9 percent, behind Vermont, Nevada and Colorado, leaving 46 states with…

Committee curbs principal powers over high school student media

All StoriesChristianna Silva02/02/20170

A bill to expand freedom of the press protections for student journalists across Arizona at public schools, community colleges and universities across Arizona passed through committee unanimously today.