See what some of your Legislative District Candidates think on the Important Issues of the Day
July 16, 2020
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There are several ways to find out where your candidates for legislative district office stand on the issues. The obvious first option would be to visit their website and see if they have taken policy positions on topics like education, health care, how to combat COVID 19, and helping children. Another avenue would be to … Read more
What’s it going to be, Guv? Extend the eviction moratorium today
July 16, 2020
Governor Doug Ducey’s weekly coronavirus pandemic briefing is at 3:00 p.m. today. Among other things, the governor must address the expiration of his eviction moratorium next week. Is he going to extend it? Or is he going to allow members of the Arizona Multihousing Association to evict thousands of Arizona tenants beginning next week? the … Read more
A governing crisis that is exacerbating a pandemic crisis and an economic crisis
July 16, 2020
When states imposed stay-at-home orders and locked down businesses in the initial stages of the response to the coronavirus pandemic, retail sales fell 8.3 percent in March, and 14.7 percent in April (revised data). Then there was a rush by state’s to reopen in May, followed by Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and Father’s Day weekends. … Read more
Republican Voters Against Fascism
July 16, 2020
I recently stopped by the website of Republican Voters Against Trump, and I am so glad I did. It’s run by a bunch of people with whom I seldom agree, and in a few cases rather despise for everything they’ve ever done in public life, but they are allowing everyday Republicans to have a voice in explaining … Read more
Join the Resistance: The Politics of T-Shirt Design (video)
July 16, 2020
With COVID19 raging just outside our doors and with temperatures well over 100 degrees, sheltering in place is the best place for us — particularly for those of us who are over 60, like my husband and me. Staying home, working from home, and attending meetings online make the need for comfortable lounge wear more … Read more
Temporary altar for late Supervisor Richard Elias at Presidio San Agustin del Tucson
July 16, 2020
Supervisor Richard Elias Temporary Altar July 7 – November 8, 2020 Open During Business Hours Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave. (entrance on Court Ave.) “Richard Elías served Pima County as a supervisor for 18 years. His sudden passing on March 28th, 2020, at the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis was … Read more
Take a Peek at the Lincoln Project’s Amusing “Fauci” and “Story Hour” Ads
July 15, 2020
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The Lincoln Project shifted somewhat into humor with its latest two ads. The first one, called “Fauci” starts off as a tribute to the leading infectious disease expert in the country, noting that “he has quietly worked to keep America safe” while serving in the last six Presidential Administrations. It then segues into a critique of … Read more
Martha McSally’s latest ad “Whitney” requires a lot of Suspension of Disbelief
July 15, 2020
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Martha McSally has released another health care case study ad. While the subject of this ad, “Whitney” does not appear to be a former McSally staffer as in a previous ad that featured a former campaign manager, the contents of the video attacking Mark Kelly and Joe Biden on health care requires a lot of … Read more
