June 1, 2025
While the legislature quibbles over budget numbers, you can still take action. One way to make a big impact? Learn how to engage with school boards. As you’re likely aware, religious extremists have been making a concerted, organized effort to take over school boards in order to push a Christian nationalist agenda. The Stand for Children Fellowship teaches you how to organize, engage with school boards, and push back effectively.
Click here to learn more and apply.
Speaking of education, on June 2 from 9-11am, join the Rally for Higher Education at the AZ State Capitol. Organized by Arizona Students’ Association, Arizona Democracy Resource Center, AZ College Dems, Council on American Islamic Relations Arizona, Fuerte, League of Women Voters Arizona, Living United For Change, NextGen America, Opportunity Arizona, Planned Parenthood Generation Action, Reproductive Freedom For All, Save Our Schools Arizona, United Campus Workers, Young Dems of Arizona , join students, educators, community members, and advocates to demand:
- Fully funded public higher education at the state and federal level
- Cancel student debt and protect the Pell Grant now
- Protect immigrant, international, and LGBTQIA+ students
- Defend free speech and academic freedom on all campuses
- Ensure student access to transit, food, housing, and basic needs
Masked federal agents are taking immigrants as they leave court hearings. Those who are less at risk of being targeted by ICE are needed to stand up and offer protection to our neighbors. Borderlands Resource Initiative and Puente offer rapid response trainings on how to help. Multiple trainings are scheduled; the next one is on June 11 at 6pm in Phoenix.
Join the nationwide No Kings Protest on June 14. Click here to find a protest in your part of Arizona.