Over the last few days, commentary pieces in the Washington Post and New York Times have noted that the President’s reputation as a great dealmaker is overrated. His reputation as a huckster and charlatan who successfully reneges on deals is secure and on the mark. As the two writers in those articles pointed out, the … Read more
As an independent candidate for the State Senate Seat in Legislative District 21, Kathy Knecht came historically close to winning the 2018 race against Republican incumbent Rick Gray. Finding a home in the Democratic Party, Ms. Knecht, a recognized local community and educator advocate, has launched a bid to become one of the two State … Read more
More than 1700 members from eight labor unions are on strike against ASARCO and Grupo Mexico. These workers haven’t had a raise in 10 years. Under ASARCO/Grupo Mexico’s best and final offer some workers still wouldn’t get a raise, while others will be shortchanged due to rising health insurance costs. The Pima Area Labor Federation … Read more
Last month there were some little noticed ominous headlines that appeared to indicate that Donald Trump was following through on his campaign rallying cry to prosecute his 2016 political opponent, Hillary Clinton, to “lock her up.” The Washington Post and CNN reported the State Department steps up email probe of dozens of former Hillary Clinton … Read more
Career prosecutor and victim advocate Jonathan Mosher of Tucson, who has convicted many killers and violent offenders, is running as a Democrat for Pima County attorney. He supports “smart criminal justice reform” including measures such as: Diverting nonviolent drug users to treatment instead of prison. Decriminalizing marijuana while keeping roads and kids safe. Abolishing the … Read more