UPDATED 3/31/20: Transit fares will be waived through at least April 17 as the effort to protect the health and safety of the community continues throughout the city. Carolyn’s note: We were walking along 4th Avenue last night, and Sun Link streetcar was running virtually empty. Easy to ride, just jump on & off along … Read more
Two GOP science-deniers on the Pima County Supervisors astonishingly voted against safety measures to protect residents from the pandemic. Republican Supervisors Steve Christy and Ally Miller in effect voted to let the deadly Cornonavirus spread. We are fortunate that the Democratic majority — Chairman Richard Elías, Supervisors Sharon Bronson and Ramon Valadez — voted in … Read more
Throughout history, Community Gardens have served a multitude of purposes. They have been a source for: Self Help food cultivation for the unemployed and down and out. Educational experiences for children and other students of gardening. Communities to sustain themselves and others during times of crises like during World Wars One and Two (The Victory … Read more
On Tuesday, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, following Mayors Coral Evans of Flagstaff and Regina Romero of Tucson declared a State of Emergency for the city because of the threat of the Coronavirus. This proclamation called for the closure of public social gathering locations like restaurants and bars. Since then Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell has proclaimed … Read more
Arizona Congressional District Five (and current Freedom Circus/Caucus leader) Representative Andy Biggs is a poor excuse for a public servant. A public servant should put the needs of his constituents, no matter what race they belong to, what God they worship, what sexual orientation they subscribe to, over his or her own. During a pandemic … Read more