An Explainer On High Gas Prices: It’s The Coronavirus Pandemic And Oil Companies
Republicans are falling all over themselves to blame President Joe Biden for high gas prices. As has been true for decades, dating back to the OPEC oil embargo in 1973-74, presidents have little or nothing to do with oil production and the price of gas at the pump. This is solely the responsibility of oil … Read more
Watch video of Grand Re-opening of the historic Pima County Courthouse
On Tuesday November 9, 2021 Pima County held a grand opening ceremony for the re-opening of the historic Pima County courthouse, 115 N Church Ave. Watch the 48 minute video here of the ceremony on you tube: Celebrating the Grand Re-opening of the Historic Courthouse – YouTube Housed on the first floor is the new … Read more
Political Calendar: Week Of November 14, 2021
Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and CDC recommendations for social distancing, events are being cancelled or postponed to later dates. We are doing our best to update the calendar, but you should check with event organizers prior to attending any event to confirm the status. … Read more
President Biden Invites Mayor Romero to Signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan at the White House
At the invitation of President Biden, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will be participating in the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House scheduled for Monday at 1:00 pm MST (3:00 pm EST). Mayor Romero has been one of the strongest proponents among U.S. mayors for the passage of this sweeping infrastructure package. The … Read more
Mitch McConnell Does His Best Chris Crocker Impression: ‘Leave The Supreme Court Alone!
In a weird convergence of events this week, Britney Spears Has Won Her Bid To End Her Conservatorship. In 2007, Chris Crocker, then only 19 years old, sat down in front of a camera to film a video that would become a major part of pop culture history. Chris Crocker, ‘Leave Britney Alone’ Video Creator, … Read more
Political Violence and Threats Have Systemic Effects on Those Seeking Power
I was just noodling around the noosphere yesterday, as I frequently do, and the confluence of a few pieces of media struck me as something to share with you all as a commentary and warning about our current political moment. First, is the excellent profile in political courage by Johnathan Rauch about his friend, Maricopa … Read more
The AZGOP Redistricting Hustle
Today, I attended the virtual public hearing with the AZ Independent Redistricting Commission (AZ IRC), which is accepting public comment on the currently proposed draft maps. I listened to all the speakers, and near the very end, got to share my view with the Commissioners. UPDATE: Larry Bodine created a transcript of the meeting which … Read more
Stephen Bannon Indicted For Contempt Of Congress; Jeffrey Clark And Mark Meadows Could Be Next
A Grand Jury has indicted Stephen Bannon for contempt of Congress. Department of Justice advisory, Stephen K. Bannon Indicted for Contempt of Congress: Two Charges Filed for Failing to Honor House Subpoena From Select Committee Investigating Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Stephen K. Bannon was indicted today by a federal grand jury on two counts of … Read more
