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Author Archives: John Washington

John Washington is an investigative journalist based in Tucson with a focus on immigration and borders, as well as criminal justice and literature. His first book, "The Dispossessed: A Story of Asylum at the US-Mexico Border and Beyond," was published in 2020 by Verso Books. Twitter: @jbwashing

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Sheriff Nanos cancels attendance at Pima County jail panel following advice from county attorney’s office

by John Washington April 18, 2023April 21, 2023
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Pima County considers building a new jail as the 1980s-era facility crumbles and bookings increase

by John Washington April 14, 2023April 14, 2023
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Everything you need to know about the TEP ballot measure in Tucson’s upcoming special election

by John Washington April 11, 2023May 1, 2023
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Voluntarios forman equipos de soporte técnico para apoyar a migrantes en Nogales por mal funcionamiento de la app CBP One 

by John Washington April 6, 2023April 6, 2023
A person wearing a hoodie and a backpack boards a bright red bus.
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Tucson officials pushing UA, PCC and public schools to help keep transit fare-free

by John Washington April 5, 2023April 6, 2023
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How Tucson is leading the state with Ward 1’s ‘Budget de la Gente’

by John Washington March 31, 2023March 31, 2023
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Glitchy CBP One app turning volunteers into Geek Squad support for asylum-seekers in Nogales

by John Washington March 20, 2023April 6, 2023
Preston Mercer is standing in front of a wall of shelves holding bright yellow fire hoses, white hoses, and green bags. He is waring a black ball cap, a navy blue T-short and green pants.
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‘No end to fire season.’ Arizona’s new normal means it’s fire season in February … but there’s hope

by John Washington February 23, 2023March 3, 2023
Orange and blue shipping containers in the foreground of the photo lead into a line of cars that stretch into the distance, as a makeshift wall. Mountains and a mesquite bosque are in the background.
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How Southern Arizona environmentalists and advocates blocked a border wall of shipping containers

by John Washington February 17, 2023February 17, 2023
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US Cabinet official’s visit spotlights Tucson’s Latino business owners

by John Washington February 10, 2023February 13, 2023

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