No-Show Stanton BLASTED as Challenger Kai Newkirk Calls for Medicare for All, Abolishing ICE and Rebuking Oligarchs

Democratic congressional challenger Kai Newkirk launched a blistering attack on incumbent Congressman Greg Stanton (CD4), accusing him of siding with corporate interests, enabling Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, and refusing to defend his record before voters. “Our incumbent refuses to answer questions on his record and these votes that he has made against the values and … Read more

Immigration Advocates Sound Alarm in the Campaign for Historic Public Defender Measure

Immigration advocates warned that federal agents are targeting immigrants and even U.S. citizens with increasingly aggressive tactics as they urged supporters to help place a first-in-the-nation immigrant public defender initiative on the Pima County ballot. Speaking at the June 8 Democrats of Greater Tucson meeting, longtime immigration attorney Margo Cowan and organizer Moira Silverman said … Read more

TUSD at a Breaking Point: Candidates Warn Public Education Is Under Attack

Three candidates seeking to shape the future of public education in Southern Arizona spoke at a Tucson education town hall yesterday to warn that declining enrollment, chronic underfunding, and Arizona’s runaway voucher program are pushing Tucson Unified School District toward difficult decisions, including possible school closures. Key Takeaways 1. TUSD leaders say Arizona’s ESA voucher … Read more

Governor Hobbs: Andy Biggs Is a Threat to Arizona’s Future

Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered a warning that Democrats—and every voter who cares about democracy—should take seriously: electing Andy Biggs governor would put an election denier, abortion opponent, and MAGA extremist in charge of one of the nation’s most important swing states. Speaking at the Udall Dinner on May 30, she framed the 2026 governor’s race … Read more

Case Dismissed Against DACA Recipient Karla Toledo!

An immigration judge on Wednesday threw out deportation proceedings against longtime Tucson resident and DACA recipient Karla Toledo, ending an immediate threat of removal that began when she was kidnapped from her home by ICE thugs 16 days ago. Attorney Mo Goldman announced the case dismissal outside the Tucson immigration court, holding up an order … Read more