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“Ruth: Justice Ginsburg in Her Own Words” film at the Loft Cinema
February 1, 2021
STREAMING RELEASE! RUTH: JUSTICE GINSBURG IN HER OWN WORDS STARTS STREAMING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 FOR $12 The Loft Cinema will be splitting the revenue with the film’s distributor 45/55. You can watch Ruth: Justice Ginsburg in Her Own Words for 48 hours after your purchase. The film may be watched on your mobile device, computer, and other streaming
Professor: Get Rid of the Koch-Sponsored ‘Freedom Center’ from the University of Arizona
February 1, 2021
[fusion_youtube id=”9Ntsi680ciE” alignment=”” width=”650″ height=”” autoplay=”false” api_params=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” css_id=””][/fusion_youtube] Dr. David N. Gibbs, a respected Professor of History at the University of Arizona, is calling for the Republican-financed, Koch-sponsored “Freedom Center” to be kicked out of the university’s academic program. He spoke at the January 26, 2021 meeting of the LD9 Democrats, which
The Lincoln Project goes after Coup Plotters Josh Hawley and Kevin McCarthy
January 31, 2021
The Lincoln Project ads have not lost their potency. In their two latest ads, they have condemned Coup Enablers, Election Deniers, and Quislings Josh Hawley and Kevin McCarthy for their role in encouraging the January 6, 2021, Trumpist Domestic Terrorist attack on the National Capitol and their spineless reaction to it. The first ad, titled
(UPDATED) Are Republicans Serious About Compromise on COVID Relief? Probably Not But the People Should Know For Sure Soon
January 31, 2021
With Democrats telling Republicans to put up or get out of the way on the American Rescue Act, ten Republican Senators led by Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitt Romney, Rob Portman, and Bill Cassidy have released the outline of an alternative COVID relief plan that is less than a third of the cost of the
Expel, Demote and Censure Republican Sedition in the U.S. House of Representatives
January 31, 2021
Our readers have posted calls for these seditionists to be expelled from Congress. I agree with their sentiment. However, as a practical matter, the expulsion of a quarter of the House membership is unlikely to occur. It would be better to focus expulsion penalties on those members whose egregious actions rise above simply voting to
Trump’s Impeachment Defense Lawyers Fire Their Client (Updated)
January 31, 2021
When the nation moved to “no fault divorce” many years ago, the law settled on “irreconcilable differences” as a generic reason for filing for divorce. Donald Trump’s impeachment defense lawyers just fired their client because he wanted them to do something unethical that could cost them their law license and livelihood, but the New York
State Senator and Trump Extremist Wendy Rogers Faces Harassment Complaint
January 31, 2021
Head case State Senator Wendy Rogers has until Monday to respond to an ethics complaint that she harassed and abused a young staffer. Like most people with delusions, who are most likely psychotic, Rogers is also viciously abusive. The Arizona Republic has labeled her a “whack job.” Rogers is a member of the right-wing militant
Political Calendar: Week of January 31, 2021
January 31, 2021
The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event 7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar. Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Note: The Arizona
