The deterioration of democracy into fascism is not an inevitability, but only if we step up and do something about it. This past legislative session was filled with initiatives aimed at disenfranchising Arizona voters, particularly voters of color, voters with disabilities, rural voters, voters on tribal land, and anyone who depends on early voting and vote centers to be able to exercise their right to vote while also maintaining their busy lives.

Every single one of the anti-voter initiatives passed both houses of our state Legislature. If it were not for Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto pen, come 2026, Arizona voters would have faced fewer opportunities to vote, more confusing processes, and fewer rights than the year before.

That is not the vision of democracy that Arizonans want, but the reali

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