Larry Bodine

Larry is an articulate and insightful commentator whose views are shaped by a combination of journalism, entrepreneurship, law practice, and leadership.‎ ★★ Sign up for my occasional newsletter at Bit.ly/LBNow. ★★ ✍ He is an experienced leader, having served as Chair of the LD18 Democrats, and President of the Democrats of Greater Tucson, a teacher at the UA Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and Video Manager for Iskashitaa Refugee Network, ‎ ✍ A common-sense business leader, he operated a successful marketing consultancy for 20 years. He is skilled in fundraising, artificial intelligence, and online communications.‎ ✍He considers multiple viewpoints before forming an opinion. His ethos is the Boy Scout Law.‎ ✍ Larry is a lifelong writer, having worked as a seven-time award-winning journalist for the New York Daily News and as the author of 600 articles for the Blog for Arizona.‎ ✍He is a graduate of Amherst College and Seton Hall Law School and has also attended the University of Munich in Germany.‎ ✍He is not all work and no play. Larry enjoys singing and playing the guitar, hiking Tucson's beautiful trails, going on outings with his Portuguese Water Dog, weight training, and meeting his many friends for breakfast.‎ ‎▼ Scroll down to see my articles below. ▼

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

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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

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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!

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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

Mendoza Warns Democracy is Under Attack, Calls on Democrats to “Answer the Call”

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Future Democratic Congresswoman JoAnna Mendoza delivered a forceful defense of democracy, warning that the United States faces one of the most consequential moments in its history and urging supporters to mobilize against growing threats to truth, accountability and democratic institutions. She spoke before 200 enthusiastic Democrats at the annual Udall Dinner on May 30 in … Read more

Democrats Unite Behind Soto, Volk and Lyon in Pivotal LD17 Legislative Races at Tucson Endorsement Event

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Enthusiastic Democrats from across Southern Arizona unified in a show of support for candidates Edgar Soto for State Senate and Kevin Volk and Holly Lyon for State House in Legislative District 17 at a May 27 endorsement event at Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ. The event brought together dozens of energized Democrats who aim to flip the battleground district to blue. Rep. Kevin … Read more

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