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The ‘Kochtopus’ Is Crapping Its Pants Over The For The People Act
March 31, 2021
New Yorker reporter Jane Mayer is an expert on the influence of “dark money” in our political system. She wrote the damn book on the influence of dark money. Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right. Mayer’s latest reporting is on the “Kochtopus,” the dark money radical
Democratic Legislator Mariano Samaniego Helped Build Early Tucson
March 31, 2021
In this third installment of Democratic Heroes of Tucson, we focus on pioneer and Tucson developer Mariano Samaniego. He was a proponent of higher education and served as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Arizona. An active Democrat, he also participated in politics, becoming the first Pima County Assessor and
President Joe Biden Begins To Diversify The Federal Judiciary
March 30, 2021
Above: U.S. District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Donald Trump and “Moscow Mitch” McConnell packed the federal courts with privileged white males, many of whom were corporate lawyers who had never even tried a case in court, let alone had any judicial experience, and were rated “unqualified” by the American Bar Association based upon their lack of
‘Consequences Culture’: Corporate Accountability For Failing To Defend Voting Rights
March 30, 2021
Among Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s many compelling words are these, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” The John Roberts Supreme Court, and then-presidential candidate Mitt Romney, have pointedly asserted that “corporations are people, my friend.” If so, corporations cannot be allowed to
Arizona Legislative Democratic Reaction to Republicans Doing Away with the Mask Wearing Requirement at the State Capitol
March 30, 2021
Yesterday, March 29, 2021, the Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature decided to follow, not science or the advice of health experts, but the political whims of Governor Doug Blow with the Wind Ducey and voted or sanctioned the taking away of the requirement to wear masks at the State Capitol. The Arizona Senate voted
Katie Hobbs Chances of becoming Secretary of State again just Improved with Mark Finchem joining the 2022 race
March 30, 2021
Talk about a fox wanting to run the henhouse. 2020 Presidential Election Denier, Bannon loving conspiracy following Trump Zone resident, suspected January 6 Domestic Terrorist collaborator, and subject of a serious attempt to recall him from his Legislative District 11 State House seat Mark Finchem wants to become the next Secretary of State of Arizona.
Spring Art Show at The Steinfeld Warehouse on April 3
March 30, 2021
“It’s been over one year, but we are thrilled to be opening up the Steinfeld Exhibition Center for a group art show featuring the Steinfeld Artists & Guests! Masks and social distancing will be enforced. We will post a map showing routes around the Downtown Links construction. Come celebrate some art!!! ” Carolyn’s note: April
Congratulations University of Arizona Lady Cats On Your First Ever Final Four
March 30, 2021
Caption: Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes embraces Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) as the team celebrates their win over Indiana in the Elite Eight NCAA Tournament regional final game at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 2021. Arizona wins 66-53 and is headed to the Final Four. – Mamta Popat
