While Arizona Democrats Presented a Vision for the Future, the Republicans Put Out a Macabre One for La La Land
January 11, 2023
It was a tale of two vastly different political parties at the opening of the Arizona State Legislature on January 9, 2023 for all of Arizonans to see. The Arizona Democrats, as they have done every year recently, presented their Blueprint for a Better Arizona of how to build strong schools, tackle the housing crisis,
Coup Plotter Republicans Create ‘The Republican Committee To Obstruct Justice’ Into Their Own Criminal Investigations
January 11, 2023
I will reiterate what I have said many times before. The Party of Trump is a criminal enterprise led by a third-rate mafia “Don” Trump. They are all accomplices, co-conspirators and accessories who aid and abet his criminality and corruption. There is not a patriot among them. They put fealty to their “Dear Leader” above
Court Of Appeals Will Expedite ‘Krazy Kari’ Lake’s Frivolous Appeal
January 11, 2023
Howard Fischer reports, Appeals court agrees to quick hearing on Kari Lake’s election claims: The Arizona Court of Appeals has agreed to expedite consideration of Kari Lake’s claims the 2022 election was flawed. But that doesn’t mean the judges will give her what she wants: either to be installed as governor or to require a
Reaction to Governor Katie Hobbs State of the State Address
January 10, 2023
Below are some of the many positive reactions to Governor Katie Hobb’s State of the State Address. Arizona House Democratic Leader Andres Cano. “Governor Hobbs’ State of the State speech hit on themes that resonate with the vast majority of Arizonans, as well as our Democratic caucuses — Investing in public education, securing our water
Drowning Public Education in the Bathtub
January 10, 2023
Those of you who’ve been around a while will remember lobbyist Grover Norquist, who founded Americans for Tax Reform in 1985. This was during the Reagan years when government was seen as a drag on the free market. Norquist is probably best known for this quote in 2001: “I don’t want to abolish government. I
Why Do Conservatives and Liberals Hold Conflicting Views on Policing in America?
January 10, 2023
There is a widely held and little examined stereotype among many that the GOP is pro-police and Dems are anti-police: this is entirely wrong, of course. I have a take on that cheap trope that could prove useful: as a former criminal prosecutor, I have what I believe to be a realistic viewpoint on police,
New faces on PCC Governing Board
January 10, 2023
On Jan. 3, 2023 Pima County School Superintendent Dustin Williams appointed Dr. Wade McLean to the District 1 vacancy on the Pima Community College Governing Board. Former Board member Catherine Ripley resigned in November after serving for 2 years. Excerpt from their press release: “Dr. McLean is former Superintendent of the Marana Unified School District
White Christian Nationalist GQP State Legislators Target The LGBTQ Community In A Coordinated Nationwide Assault
January 10, 2023
Above: The Emmy-winning reality competition series “Rupaul’s Drag Race,” is in its 16th season. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 Episode Guide. White Christian Nationalist Republican state legislators are bringing the hate again this year for the LGBTQ community out of their ignorance, fear and religious bigotry. This is a coordinated nationwide effort in Republican controlled
