Larry Bodine 
Democrat Nick Mansour is making the Arizona treasurer’s race a referendum on trust, competence and whether the state’s billions should be hijacked for far-right politics. Speaking to Democrats of Greater Tucson on July 6, Mansour laid out a four-part case for turning the Treasurer’s Office into an engine for public good: His message was blunt: … Read more
A new Guardian/Harris Poll paints a brutal picture: 95% of Americans say the country is facing an affordability crisis, and 57% say the economy is getting worse, up from 46% in February. The new poll shows Americans are getting crushed by gas, groceries, debt, housing and health costs — and Trump’s GOP owns the pain. … Read more
Trump flew to Medora, North Dakota, in his Qatari 747 bribe-jet to desecrate the memory of America’s most populist President, Theodore Roosevelt. TR used presidential power to confront concentrated wealth, protect public lands, and defend consumers. Trump has used his power to do the opposite: dismantle consumer safeguards, weaken independent watchdogs, unleash polluters, undercut federal … Read more
Tucson Unified School District Board President Jennifer Eckstrom is seeking another term to focus on district gains, student services and the need to change public perceptions of Tucson’s second-largest school system. Looking ahead, Eckstrom said her priorities include boosting literacy, math achievement, strong partnerships with local tribes, flexible paths to graduation and reduced screen time … Read more
Vote your primary ballot today, and be sure to support two key candidates: Dr. Terry Ruiz for AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction, and state Senator Priya Sundareshan in Legislative District 18. The deadline to mail your ballot is Sunday, July 14. Voters can choose Dr. Terry Ruiz, a Democratic Candidate for Arizona Superintendent, who is … Read more