Robert Gundran

Phoenix

Multimedia Journalist at The Copper Courier

multimedia reporter with @coppercourier | Former: @SoCalNewsGroup @azcentral I like most stuff and things, besides the stuff and things I dislike. @Cronkite_ASU

Articles

Rural America fights back: Iowa summit calls for fair funding, stronger communities

2 weeks ago | iowastartingline.com | Robert Gundran

NEED TO KNOW:Rural leaders are organizing for change. A coalition from across the country met in Des Moines in April to address unique challenges facing rural communities. The summit highlighted community-driven solutions that are working in rural areas—like residents coming together to stop a utility rate hike or establish paid family leave.
BREAKING: Judge rules Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban is unconstitutional

Mar 5, 2025 | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban, signed into state law in 2022, was ruled unconstitutional by the Maricopa County Superior Court Wednesday. The ruling permanently blocks the 15-week ban that was passed by a GOP-majority Legislature in 2022, and signed into law by then-Gov. Doug Ducey. The ban blocked almost all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy in Arizona, with exceptions for medical emergencies.
This new professional women's basketball league has three Phoenix Mercury stars

Jan 22, 2025 | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper, and Natasha Cloud play in the Unrivaled league in Florida.
Here's what you need to know about the Arizona State University women's basketball team

Nov 25, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

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Here's what you need to know about the University of Arizona's women's basketball team

Nov 25, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

Support Our Cause Thank you for taking the time to read our work. Before you go, we hope you'll consider supporting our values-driven journalism, which has always strived to make clear what's really at stake for Arizonans and our future. Since day one, our goal here at The Copper Courier has always been to empower people across the state with fact-based news and information.
Arizona passes Prop 139, constitutionally protecting abortion up to fetal viability

Nov 6, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

Leading up to Prop 139’s passage, Arizona law banned abortion after 15 weeks with no exceptions for victims of sexual assault. After years of uncertainty on the state of abortion in Arizona, voters chose to constitutionally protect abortion after the Associated Press called the race early in the morning after Election Day. Prop 139 was put on the ballot through a citizen initiative, which requires a certain number of voter signatures.
Chrissy Teigen rallies with Arizona to support Prop 139

Oct 29, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

Chrissy Teigen speaks with Arizona women at Brick Road Coffee in Tempe, Arizona, on Oct. 27, 2024. (Photo by Tim King) If passed, Prop 139 will constitutionally protect abortion up to fetal viability in Arizona.
2 Peoria school board candidates attend JD Vance rally

Oct 25, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

As JD Vance spread misinformation about the education system in Arizona, two notable guests were there to support him: Janelle Bowles and Jeff Tobey, both candidates running for Peoria school board. Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance visited Peoria during a campaign stop on Tuesday.
Cochise County supervisor agrees to plea deal after failing to certify 2022 Arizona election

Oct 23, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

There was no evidence that any ballots or votes were tampered with or changed in Cochise County, nor in the rest of the state. A Republican county supervisor in Cochise County pleaded guilty on Oct. 21 after she tried to delay certification of the 2022 midterm elections. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Peggy Judd entered into a plea agreement with the state and pleaded guilty to refusing to perform the duty of an election officer, a misdemeanor.
Arizona women share riveting abortion experiences as ballots go out

Oct 17, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Robert Gundran

“Staying silent is how the stigma and the mystery and the lies stay so strong, and how we find ourselves here.” — Jennifer SheetsFive Arizona women spoke in favor of Prop 139 in south Phoenix on Oct. 10, just as early voting kicked off in the Grand Canyon State. Proposition 139 is a citizen-led ballot measure that will allow Arizonans to vote on whether or not abortion should be constitutionally protected in the state. Right now, it’s statutorily protected up to 15 weeks into a pregnancy.