Arizona Lawmakers Push to Scrap Cesar Chavez Day
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Arizona lawmakers, spanning both parties, are advocating for the abolition of Cesar Chavez Day, following revelations of his sexual abuse of women and young girls. The state Senate has advanced a bipartisan bill to repeal the March 31st holiday, which has honored Chavez for 26 years due to his farmworker activism. The shift comes after a New York Times investigation exposed assaults on key figures in the movement. Cities like Phoenix and Tucson have already distanced themselves from Chavez, and the Phoenix City Council voted to remove his name from streets, parks, and buildings. The Senate committee passed the repeal unanimously, attaching it to an emergency bill for quick action if Governor Katie Hobbs signs it. This rare bipartisan unity could soon end state recognition of Chavez, potentially paving the way for a new Farmworkers Day.
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