A girls team from Maricopa Wells Middle School wins the Future City Competition, designing a resilient power grid to help cities recover quickly from natural disasters.
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President’s Day protests
Protests took place across the nation Monday in response to President Trump’s national emergency declaration to free up billions of dollars to construct a wall along the southern border.
Climate Change in Indian Country
An Inupiaq witness said melting glaciers led to erosion near rural villages. A Quinault Indian Nation member said treaty-protected fishing has dried up. And a Tohono O’odham official said floods are stronger and droughts longer. All were testifying on the effects of climate change on Indian Country.
State of Indian Nations Report
The National Congress of American Indians were at the U.S. Capitol to give this years State of Indian Nations report.
Stalemate in Washington over efficient border security
President Trump has been clear that any plan for border security must include a physical barrier. Others in Washington believe that may not be the most efficient route.
Arizonans join movement to impeach President Trump
Arizonans attend Tom Steyer’s Need to Impeach Summit in Washington D.C. and deliver petitions to members of Congress.
Women’s March in Washington draws Arizona residents
Arizona residents traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 2019 Women’s March at Freedom Plaza. Supporters and counter-protestors voice their opinions about women’s rights.
Arizona DACA recipient, others demand advance parole be restored in Washington
DACA recipients from Arizona, California and Wyoming met with U.S. Representatives to discuss the importance of restoring “advance parole.” Advance parole is an application that allows immigrants to travel out the U.S. and return without applying for a visa.
Capitol Hill Snow Day: More than a government shutdown
On the 24th day of the partial government shutdown, Washington, D.C. closed many schools and many of the open government offices due to heavy snow.