Jenna McClure shaves Scott Nielsen’s face at the “Champions for the Homeless” Thanksgiving event at St. Vincent de Paul on Nov. 24, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ.
An audience member watches Donald Trump take the stage at a Save America rally at Bell Bank Park on Oct. 9, 2022 in Mesa, AZ.
Kenny Nahkala stands in front of his house as he flies a drone the day after a storm brought down the metal awning over his driveway, photographed on Aug. 19, 2022 in Peoria, AZ.
Former President, Donald Trump dances as he exists the stage at a Save America rally at Bell Bank Park on Oct. 9, 2022 in Mesa, AZ.
Feb 25, 2022; Mesa, AZ, USA; Starbucks employees, Michelle Hejduk hugs a coworker after they receiving the majority vote and learn they will be the first Starbucks union in Arizona at Arizona Merged Branch 1902 in Mesa. Mandatory Credit: Megan Mendoza-Arizona Republic
Former President, Donald Trump speaks at a Save America rally at Bell Bank Park on Oct. 9, 2022 in Mesa, AZ.
Rebecca Rivera teaches a class of fourth and fifth grade students at Stanfield Elementary school on Sep. 29, 2022 in Stanfield, AZ. The school is experiencing a teacher shortage and is currently looking to fill 3 teaching positions and 1 school counselor position for the 2022-2023 school year.
Bill Gates speaks at Northern Arizona UniversityÕs Spring 2023 commencement at the NAU Skydome on May 13, 2023 in Flagstaff, AZ.
Bill Gates stands on stage just before receiving an honorary doctorate from Northern Arizona University during the Spring 2023 commencement at the NAU Skydome on May 13, 2023 in Flagstaff, AZ.
Bill Gates holds up a graduation-themed rubber duck as he speaks at Northern Arizona UniversityÕs Spring 2023 commencement at the NAU Skydome on May 13, 2023 in Flagstaff, AZ.
‘A Northern Arizona University graduate waves to the crowd during NAUs Spring 2023 commencement at the NAU Skydome on May 13, 2023 in Flagstaff, AZ.
November 5, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona; Ellie Murray, 9, receives a COVID-19 Vaccination at John F Long Elementary; L-R Shay Johnson, Ellie Murray, Samantha Murray
Noelle Smetana holds a sign reading “women’s rights are human rights,” at an abortion rights demonstration at the State Capitol on Oct. 8, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ.
Jeff McCoskey whistles as the crowd cheers at an abortion rights demonstration at Wesley Bolin Plaza on Oct. 8, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ.
Tom Beranek, left, and Dave Webb, right, wait outside the scene of a shooting that occurred the night before near the intersection of Deer Valley Road and 27th Avenue in North Phoenix, photographed on Aug. 29, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ. Multiple road closures and police investigation have left Tom and Dave unable to return home all day.
Feb 11, 2022; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Catholic protester holds a rosary while praying and processing outside the Saguaro Hotel, where the The Satanic Temple will host a SatanCon from Feb 11-13 in Old Town Scottsdale. Mandatory Credit: Megan Mendoza-Arizona Republic
Feb 11, 2022; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Catholic protester holds up a crucifix and rosary as they pray outside the Saguaro Hotel, where the The Satanic Temple will host a SatanCon from Feb 11-13 in Old Town Scottsdale. Mandatory Credit: Megan Mendoza-Arizona Republic
Orange poppies grow on a hill overlooking Bartlett Lake as Arizona experiences a superbloom in Tonto National forest on April 9, 2023.
U.S. Interior Secretary, Deb Halland speaks to the press at the Sonoran Solar Project solar power facility on Dec. 5, 2022 in Buckeye, AZ.
Sky Island AllianceÕs Wildlife Project Manager, Eamon Harrity collects data from a wildlife camera on a hill overlooking the U.S.-Mexico border in the San Rafael Valley, east of Nogales, Ariz. on April 27, 2023. The camera is used to capture animal movement and provide data to assess how the different physical barriers along the border affect wildlife movement and biodiversity.
A bee hovers near a wildflower at Bartlett Lake as Arizona experiences a super bloom on April 9, 2023 in Rio Verde AZ.
Orange and purple wildflowers grow in Tonto National forest, near Bartlett Lake as Arizona experiences a super bloom on April 9, 2023 in Rio Verde AZ.
Charolette French, 4, hands out carnations as people arrive for Thanksgiving dinner at a ÒChampions for the HomelessÓ event in the St. Vincent de Paul dining room on Nov. 24, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ.
State senator Sonny Borrelli runs across the stage holding a Òlove life, choose lifeÓ signvat the Arizona March for Life at Wesley Bolin Plaza on Feb. 23, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.
People sit in the shade, under awnings as a large, industrial fan blows outside Justa Center, during excessive heat warnings on July 16, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.
A fan and mister sits outside the door of one of the valley cooling centers, the Salvation Army location at Myrtle Avenue and University Drive on July 16, 2023 in Tempe, AZ.
K.C. Griffin (Left) sits in a crowded room at Justa Center, one of the valleyÕs many cooling centers during a heat wave on July 16, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.
The Maricopa County Sheriffs office conducts a water search and rescue in the lake at Dobson Ranch Park as people golf at a nearby course on May 6, 2023 in Mesa, AZ.
Audience listens to former U.S. President, Barack Obama speak at an Ariz. Democratic campaign rally at Cesar Chavez High School on Nov. 2, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ.
Feb 25, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Victor Vidales stands in front of an unkept home in South Phoenix as he references the home while discussing possible infrastructure improvements with community members. Mandatory Credit: Megan Mendoza-Arizona Republic
United States Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, seeking re-election, speaks at a campaign rally at Cesar Chavez High School on Nov. 2, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ.
While Phoenix experiences a lifeguard shortage, lifeguard, James Russell, walks along the side of the shallow pool at Cortez Park on Aug. 20, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ.
Motor Vehicle Department customer service representative, Imogene Barnes helps unhoused people receive identification documents at the Brian Garcia Welcome Center at the Human Services Campus on August 7, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ.
Gabriel Cherry smiles for her drivers license photo in the MVD office at the Brian Garcia Welcome Center at the Human Services Campus on August 7, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ.
Mike Jimenez receives a temporary I.D. from the MVD office in the Brian Garcia Welcome Center at the Human Services Campus on August 7, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ. After visiting the MVD office, people experiencing homelessness can have their permanent I.D.s delivered to the campus post office, just across the hall from the MVD office in the Welcome Center.
People line up at the Brian Garcia Welcome Center at the Human Services Campus, photographed on August 7, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ. This building stands before the security gates, open to the public and includes a walkup mail pick up center.
Mortel OÕ Brien Landry visits the MVD office in the Brian Garcia Welcome Center at the Human Services Campus to receive a State I.D. on August 7, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ.
A police officer carries traffic barricades across 27th Avenue near Dear Valley Road as a damaged Police vehicle is transported out of the area after a shooting occurred in the night before, injuring 2 Phoenix police officers, photographed on Aug. 29, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ.
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz uses a megaphone as he speaks to the protesters that join him on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Thunderbird Road in support of Israel and to call for the release of hostages on October 15, 2023, in Scottsdale, AZ.
A supporter raises an Israeli flag during a rally along Scottsdale Road in support of Israel and to call for the release of hostages on October 15, 2023, in Scottsdale, AZ.
Hinda Gross reads from a list of names of hostages during a Pro-Israel rally on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Thunderbird Road on October 15, 2023, in Scottsdale, AZ.
Katia Lekmine uses her phone to call the office of Sen. Mark Kelly during the All Out for Palestine Rally at Tempe City Hall on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ. The crowd of protesters call all at once, leaving messages, asking for a ceasefire.
A young attendee wears a Palestinian flag mask over their face in a crowd of protestors at Tempe City Hall during the All Out for Palestine Rally on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ.
Katia Lekmine uses her phone to call the office of Sen. Mark Kelly during the All Out for Palestine Rally at Tempe City Hall on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ. The crowd of protesters call all at once, leaving messages, asking for a ceasefire.
Protestors gather at Tempe City Hall for the All Out for Palestine Rally on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ. They call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza and aim to bring attention to Gazan suffering.
Protestors travel towards Mill Avenue on Sixth street as they march for the All Out for Palestine Rally on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ.
Layth Aljanbi marches along Mill Avenue for the All Out for Palestine Rally on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ.
Protestors gather at the corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive as they march for the All Out for Palestine Rally on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ. They call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza and aim to bring attention to Gazan suffering.
Tala Saleh shouts with the crowd of protestors at the corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive during the All Out for Palestine Rally and March on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ.
Protestors gather at the corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive during the All Out for Palestine Rally and March on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ.
A group of protestors step away from the crowds to pray during the All Out for Palestine Rally and March at the corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ.
Protestors march along Mill Avenue for the All Out for Palestine Rally on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ. They call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza and aim to bring attention to Gazan suffering.
After marching along Mill Avenue, protestors gather at Tempe City Hall during the All Out for Palestine Rally on Dec. 10, 2023, in Tempe, AZ.
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