Democrats Only Have a Short Time to Impress Swing Voters
November 15, 2026
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At the height of his political power as President, Lyndon Johnson commented on how long the Nation’s Chief Executive has to exercise maximum influence, saying: “You’ve got to give it all you can that first year. Doesn’t matter what kind of majority you come in with. You’ve got just one year when they treat you … Read more
Being Liberal Means Standing Up for America’s Founding Ideals—not Clinging to the Past
November 14, 2026
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“Life is change, how we differ from the rocks.” These words from Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane (1968) say it all about why a liberal approach leads to better practice. A conservative, steady-state approach ties us to the past, and though some traditions are best preserved, our physical and philosophical mindset must embrace a changing … Read more
Behold: Arizona Legislative Committees Chair Assignments that Reflect the Diversity of the Grand Canyon State
November 13, 2026
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Senate President-Elect Priya Sundareshan, Speaker of the House-Elect Oscar De Los Santos, and their leadership teams have unveiled the people who will chair the legislative committees at the Arizona State Capitol when the new session starts in January 2027. These assignments truly reflect the rich diversity of Arizona, and the picks show mainstream leaders committed … Read more
The Opportunity—and Responsibility—of Arizona’s 58th Legislature
November 12, 2026
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This morning, Hank Stephenson and TJ L’Heureux, on Arizona Agenda, published a terrific list of reforms Arizona Democrats should pursue now that they have the opportunity to lead the Legislature. Their article, “Our demands for Democrats”, provides more details, but the central recommendations are: Stephenson and L’Heureux make an important point: While many of the incoming … Read more
Former Pima Dems Chair Don Jorgensen’s Letter for Veterans Day
November 12, 2026
Yesterday, I got a letter from Don Jorgensen about his thoughts on Veterans Day. With his kind persmission to repost, I share it here. Too often, Veterans Day recieves rather pro-forma sentimental acknowledgement, but eliding the actual political choices we make as a nation to honor our debts to the people who serve at hazzard … Read more
Put Down the Partisan Torch, Juan: How Ciscomani Can Help Clean Up the H.R. 1 Mess Before He Packs His Bags
November 12, 2026
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With the election settled and Southern Arizona’s voters sending Democrat JoAnna Mendoza to Congress over Republican Juan Ciscomani, the message from Arizona’s 6th Congressional District couldn’t be clearer. Voters rejected the GOP’s war on the social safety net. Representative-elect Mendoza doesn’t take the oath of office until January 3, 2027. For the remainder of this … Read more
Superintendent of Public Instruction Elect Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz Totally Giddy About the Possibilities for Arizona’s 1 Million Public School Children
November 12, 2026
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The Blue Tsunami that spread across the Nation last week helped propel Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz to victory for the office of Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. Now, with the eager support of a Democratic trifecta led by Governor Katie Hobbs, Senate President-Elect Priya Sundareshan, and House Speaker-Elect Oscar De Los Santos, Superintendent-Elect Ruiz is … Read more
Crotch-grabbing GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert Fired by Voters
November 11, 2026
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Who do you think of when you hear about a married Congress member who groped her lover’s crotch at a public theater performance while also vaping, using their phones to record video, and taking flash photos? That would be party-girl Republican Lauren Boebert, who was kicked out by theater staff and just unseated by Colorado … Read more
