In this episode of arts24, Eve Jackson sits down with one of the most celebrated British-Turkish novelists of our time, Elif Shafak. With over 20 books translated into more than 50 languages, Shafak ...

Preliminary, unofficial results showed that a ballot measure to create a half-cent sales tax increase in Tucson was losing by a large margin Tuesday night. The tax would have raised some $800 million ...

Elif Ogan, 48, beloved daughter of Pekin and Christine Ogan; sister of Banu Ogan of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and partner of Anthony Hernandez, Portland, Oregon, left our world on July 2 in Portland. We ...

New Takes on the classics. Throughout our centennial year, we’re revisiting notable works from the archive. Sign up to receive them directly in your inbox. The most interesting texts often include ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Milwaukee's official holiday celebrating all things Brew City is back once again on April 14 (4/14), bringing special food, drink and merch promotions to celebrate Milwaukee pride. Milwaukee Day, also ...

Tucson voters rejected Proposition 414, a sales tax increase to fund public safety and community investment. The failure of Proposition 414 highlights a potential disconnect between city officials and ...

In 2006, Elif Shafak was charged with "insulting Turkishness" after the release of her book The Bastard of Istanbul. Speaking with Richard and Yalda on The World podcast, she warns she sees parallels ...

Elif Shafak writes with her heart as much as her imagination. Her eye and ear seem to gravitate toward characters whose stories are rarely told: women, religious minorities, the displaced and despised ...

If you’re registered to vote in Tucson, a special election will be held on Tuesday, March 11, and the only thing you’ll be voting on is Proposition 414. So, what is it? Proposition 414, called the ...

Tucson voters face a pivotal decision with Proposition 414: Do we invest in our city’s future, or do we risk falling behind? The discussions surrounding this measure have been detailed and passionate, ...