FROM THE EDITOR
M MASS DEPORTATION. THE JAN. 6 INSURRECTION. The loneliness epidemic. These aren’t just American stories. They’re Maricopa stories. Don’t believe me? Stick with me, and I’ll show you why. These topics are hot, and they’re everywhere right now. Whether scrolling through Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s daily updates on X fills you with vicarious patriotism or paranoic dread, there’s ample reading material to be found. But can you find any stories about ICE checkpoints here in Maricopa? Yep, there are checkpoints. And the attack on the U.S. Capitol? You might not think it’s local… until you learn that one of the rioters, recently pardoned for his Jan. 6 crime, is a neighbor of ours. It was that kind of month. While David Iversen stood at the frontlines of an anti-deportation protest, wedged between picketers and armed police, I was sitting down for brunch with an insurrectionist. Like I said, these are Maricopa stories, for those willing to tell them. Do I think the 2020 election was stolen? No. But do I think so-called J6ers are dangerous extremists? Also no. Do I think lawful residents of the U.S. face any real risk of deportation? Not remotely. But, in this edition, we met some people who do. As journalists, we often tell the stories of people who disagree with us. If you’ve ever talked to a Hot topic
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reporter, I’m sure you wanted them to keep an open mind. I challenge our readers to do the same — listen to the words of your neighbors and decide if you agree with them. If you don’t, that’s OK!
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So, yeah — these topics are hot and heavy, but they’re really important, even in our little city. Our editorial team thrives on digging into them. But the real question is: Do you, our readers, want to dig into these topics with us? Or are they too hot to handle? I love hearing from our readers — what they love, what they hate, what gets them
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thinking. Just last week, Chris, 69, from Rancho El Dorado told me he’s eagerly awaiting more on political and government investigations. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Kylie from Alterra can’t put down our unsolved deaths series and is counting down the days until part three. We want to hear from you. At the end of the day, we’re creating these magazines for YOU — and only YOU. It’s an honor to do it every month. See you in April.
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