COVID-19 is on Track to Kill Thousands in Arizona Alone

Due to the very limited testing across the country (entirely the fault of President Trump), official tallies of verified COVID-19 cases undoubtedly represent only a small fraction of the actual numbers. Arizona is dead last in per-capita testing in the nation, and has not even attempted contact tracing or active screening for infections or antibodies. For every verified case … Read more

Arizona Congressional Democratic Congressional Candidates React to the $ Two Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill

The two trillion and two hundred billion dollar stimulus package that overwhelmingly passed Congress last week with near-unanimous bipartisan support is far from a perfect bill. It was a necessary compromise Democrats had to forge with corporatist Republicans to get vital assistance to the people, small business, the nation’s medical infrastructure, and soon to be … Read more

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Democrats of Greater Tucson Springs to Life Online

Democrats of Greater Tucson (“DGT”) is the only weekly forum for Democrats in Arizona. With its in-person meetings shut down, DGT has sprung to life online with an engaging new website, an informative e-newsletter, podcasts and new webinars featuring candidates for local offices, including: Steve Diamond, Democrat running for Pima County Supervisor in District 4. … Read more

No, President Trump does not have authority to impose an ‘enforceable’ federal quarantine on the tri-state region (updated)

On Friday, Mad King Donald ranted at the corona virus task force press conference he once again hijacked about how governors “should be appreciative” of the federal government, by which of course he means him, like Louis XIV of France: “L’etat c’est moi” (“I am the state”). Trump Again Bashes Governors Of Washington And Michigan Over Coronavirus: … Read more

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We Miss You, Richard Elías

Democrats are shocked and saddened about the death of Richard Elias, Chairman of the Pima County Supervisors (shown above with PCDP Executive Director, Cat Ripley). He was an effective leader, a progressive Democrat and a good-natured man who made friends easily. He died at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He is sorely missed. Richard … Read more