Must Read for Arizona Progressives: Dignity by Fire
A few weeks ago, I got an unexpected call from an old friend, Randy Parraz, to tell me about the 10-year anniversary celebration of the Russel Pearce recall campaign. He also asked that I try to read his new book about the recall, Dignity by Fire, beforehand. If you’re an Arizona progressive, you’ll love this … Read more
Adrian Fontes Responds to AZAG Mark Brnovich’s Partisan Inquiry
Adrian Fontes, Democratic candidate for Arizona Secretary of State in 2022, today released the following statement: “On October 28th, I was contacted by the Arizona Attorney General’s office. A special agent was dispatched to interview me to discuss the processes followed at the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office during the 2020 election when I was still … Read more
Rep. Ruben Gallego to AG Merrick Garland: ‘Step it up, Or Step Out’
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) on Sunday issued an ultimatum to Attorney General Merrick Garland. ‘Step it up or step out’: Dem lawmaker gives Merrick Garland ultimatum on prosecuting Trump officials: While appearing on CNN, Gallego demanded that the attorney general do more to prosecute Trump officials who tried to pressure Vice President Mike Pence and … Read more
GQP Increasingly Embracing Fascism In New Poll
As Dean Obeidallah explained earlier this year after the MAGA/QAnon violent seditious insurrection on January 6, The GOP was sowing seeds of fascism and violence long before Trump: “Fascism” is a word we tend to throw around often, and often with little regard to its true definition. But in the case of President Donald Trump … Read more
‘Bidenomics’ Is Working Despite What The Naysayers Tell You
The Washington Post reports, Biden team struggles to promote economic message as inflation persists: The White House is struggling to sell its economic message to the public despite fresh stock market highs and a red-hot labor market, as voters increasingly focus instead on rising prices and product shortages in assessing President Biden’s performance. The president’s … Read more
11th Annual Loft Film Fest 2021 in person on November 10 to 18
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021 at Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson “Celebrating its eleventh year in 2021, the Loft Film Fest is dedicated to showcasing the best independent, foreign and classic films, as well as celebrating the work of established and emerging directors, writers, producers and actors. The Loft Film … Read more
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Moves from the Arizona House to the Senate in less than One Year
It has been a very busy and eventful year for Arizona Legislative District (LD)Ten’s Stephanie Stahl Hamilton. She was elected to an LD Ten State House seat in the Arizona Legislature in November 2020. She was sworn into office in January 2021. As a member of the State House, she has voted for: Additional funding … Read more
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari will Attend and Participate in the Glasgow Climate Change Conference
Phoneix Mayor Kate Gallego and City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari will be among the public servant dignitaries attending the Glasgow Climate Change Summit (COP 26) from October 31 to November 12, 2021. In an October 29 social media message to Phoenix residents, Mayor Gallego said: “I’ll get to represent Phoenix and share the great things we’re … Read more
