Larry Bodine

Larry is an intelligent, articulate, and insightful commentator whose views are shaped by a combination of journalism, entrepreneurship, law practice, and leadership.‎ ✍ 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. **

Meet Commander Gregory Bovino, the Villain of ICE Deportations

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A vicious Border Patrol thug – Gregory Bovino – is invading American cities in a career marked by court condemnations and charges of excessive force. “Bovino wants to build a brand, a name for himself, like I’m a f****** tough guy. Where were these f****** tough guys under the Biden administration speaking out and demanding … Read more

Youthquake: ‘Run for Something’ Unleashes a New Democratic Generation

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In a post-election briefing that felt like a call to arms, Run for Something President Amanda Litman delivered a clear message to Democrats nationwide: the next generation isn’t waiting its turn — it’s taking its seat at the table. Speaking to hundreds of supporters on November 18, 2025, Litman unveiled staggering statistics underscoring a tectonic … Read more

Affordability is the Dems’ Winning Issue as Families are Hit by Rising Costs at the Grocery Store

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The staples American families depend on most—eggs, beef, soft drinks, and sweets—saw the sharpest price increases in 2025. Affordability is the issue that all Democratic candidates must emphasize. This is the classic kitchen-table issue. The food price surge is forcing families to rethink how they shop and what they cook, according to new data from … Read more

Heritage Foundation Self-Destructing After Leader Embraces Racist Holocaust Denier

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The alt-right Heritage Foundation is like a house on fire, with staff running for the exits and donors backing away. It’s all because its president supported a notorious, racist Holocaust denier. Kevin Roberts, the abusive and foul-mouthed President of Heritage, defended his personal friend Tucker Carlson in a video on Halloween eve over promoting racist … Read more

Tucson Mayor Demands County Action on Fentanyl Crisis, Pushes for Detox Services

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Mayor Regina Romero calls out Pima County to stop “throwing money away” as the opioid epidemic ravages the community Tucson Mayor Regina Romero is pressing Pima County to immediately invest opioid settlement funds in critical detox and treatment services, warning that without action, officials risk squandering a historic opportunity to address the community’s fentanyl crisis. … Read more

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