The Arizona 2022 legislative session ended early Saturday morning with incredible, groundbreaking victories for life, parental rights, educational freedom, religious freedom, child protections, and more. When the Legislature adjourned sine die, it had passed 11...
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Arizona House Defeats Ratification of the ERA
Statement by Cathi Herrod, President Once again, state legislators pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) tried, but failed, to set aside House rules and bring the proposed ratification to the floor. In a 31-29 party-line vote with Republicans voting against the...
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses
Yesterday, Governor Doug Ducey signed into law CAP-supported SB 1069 Postsecondary Institutions; Free Expression Policies. The bill clarifies that a state university or community college shall not restrict a student’s right to speak, unless the restrictions are...
BREAKING NEWS: Congratulations Ruby!
Many of you followed the story of Ruby Torres last year. When faced with a cancer diagnosis, Ruby and her husband created frozen embryos given the likelihood that Ruby would not be able to have children following her cancer treatment. Thankfully, Ruby’s cancer...
Heated Battle at Capitol Kills ERA…Again
If you thought the ERA battle was behind us, the fight on the senate floor today would change your mind. State senators pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment tried, but failed to set aside senate rules and bring the previously dead bill to the floor for a vote. Key...
No on the ERA!
ERA advocates were marching at the Capitol today! Make your opposition heard! Proponents argue the ERA is all about equal pay. However, the ERA is all about enshrining the right to an abortion in the U.S. Constitution because any restriction on abortion could amount...
Radical Abortion Bill Stopped in its Tracks
Arizona lawmakers who thought it was a good idea to repeal lifesaving measure for babies who survive abortions, got a lesson today in Arizona values. Over 600 Arizonans, not willing to follow New York’s lead in passing extreme abortion laws, packed house hearing rooms...
BREAKING NEWS: Repealing Lifesaving Measures, Not an Arizona Value
At a time when extreme abortion laws out of New York and Virginia stop us in our tracks and beg the question, “what is the value of human life?” some Arizona lawmakers see an opportunity to pounce. Even as most are questioning the scope of abortion and affirming the...
Equal Rights Amendment Deceives
A statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod If today’s proposed Equal Rights Amendment (SCR 1006) protected women, and established justice and equality for women, I would stand in strong support of the ERA. But it does none of that. Proponents...
NEWS RELEASE: A 46-Year March Toward Science
A Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod “Any anniversary marking another year under Roe v Wade is nothing to celebrate, but I do find reason this day to be hopeful. I am hopeful because science is on our side. Medical and technological...