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Be informed about 3 Democratic candidates for Ward 6 Council seat

Democrats of Greater Tucson just posted an hour/half video of a forum with all 3 Democratic candidates running for the open Ward 6 Council seat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmFaEf13f-M. Partcipating are personal injury attorney Leighton Rockafellow, Jr.; KXCI community radio Operations Mgr. Miranda Schubert; retired science teacher Jim Sinex. Founder of B4AZ Michael Bryan (also 1st VP of … Read more

Meet the Tucson City Council candidates at CFSA

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Get ready to vote! Supported by the Local News Initiative of Southern Arizona, join the Arizona Luminaria and Tucson Spotlight at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Campus for a nonpartisan Tucson City Council candidate meet and greet on July 8, 2025. Tired of surface-level politics and rehearsed responses? So are we. That’s why we’re hosting an … Read more

History of Anti-Asian Sentiments & Its Implications Today

by Carolyn Classen, blogger Carolyn’s note: As someone whose people were put away into internment camps during WWII by Executive Order, this should be an interesting talk by Richard Koo, who is the Vice Chair of the board at CFSA. “With 44 years of experience as a business lawyer, Richard Koo has served as outside … Read more

Queer for Good

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “This year’s festivities will include a high-impact evening of philanthropy, awards, entertainment, and dancing—in honor of our local queer community. Celebrate Our Tradition We’re thrilled to keep our tradition alive, coming together as a community to celebrate the spirit of unity, love, and support. Through events like these, we truly make … Read more

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day

Friday August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. “Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward.” It was first celebrated in 1971, then in 1972, the … Read more