by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Join us for a conversation about the Native Vote in Arizona with Brian Garcia, voting advocate and attorney, and Angela Willeford, community outreach, voter engagement, and youth leadership development.This event will explore modern obstacles to voting and resources within Arizona tribal communities. Funding for Representation Matters has been provided by the … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Right to Vote: The Struggle for Native American Voting RightsThe right to vote, a cornerstone of democracy, has been fraught with challenges and injustices for Native Americans throughout history. This event will explore the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing efforts surrounding Native American voting rights, shedding light on a vital aspect of … Read more
As founder and editor of BlogForArizona, I hope that I have earned some influence based on my years of experience in politics and campaigns. To the extent that some of you might trust my judgment on these matters, I sometimes make suggestions about where to put your hard-earned dollars to influence outcomes in Arizona politics. … Read more
It’s the first Monday in October, and you know what that means: SCOTUS is back in session. The Supreme Court announced last Wednesday that the public will be allowed back into the courtroom when the new term begins on Monday, for the first time since it imposed pandemic-related restrictions in March 2020. Supreme Court will … Read more
Eric Citron, in a comment on SCOTUSblog this morning noted “Among Indian law lawyers, particularly those who represent tribes, there is a dark joke that the “real Indian canon” is that the Indians always lose. The reason is often the kinds of concerns about consequences that this opinion rejects. That might mark the real sea … Read more