Smartmatic Closes The Circle By Suing Newsmax And OAN, After Having Already Sued Fox News

AZ BlueMeanie

Voting technology company Smartmatic on Wednesday sued fascist propaganda television networks One America News and Newsmax, saying they must be held accountable for spreading conspiracy theories about the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Reuters reports, Newsmax, One America News sued by voting technology firm Smartmatic: In separate lawsuits, Smartmatic accused OAN and Newsmax of knowingly spreading … Read more

Senate To Vote On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Today – End The Jim Crow Relic Senate Filibuster Rule Today

AZ BlueMeanie

Axios reports that a Bipartisan group of senators announce compromise on voting rights bill: “A bipartisan group of senators on Tuesday announced a compromise on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.” By bipartisan, they mean Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who was always on board with the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Remember all … Read more

Fight the Pro-Republican Voting Maps

Larry Bodine

We have 30 days to decide Arizona’s voting maps for the next ten years. Last Thursday, the AZ Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) reviewed, haggled, tweaked, and finally accepted draft maps for Legislative and Congressional districts. The IRC is now required to receive public input for 30 days on the draft maps. The first public hearing … Read more

Democrats Across the Country Need to Wake Up

David Gordon

Last night’s election results, especially in the Virginia and New Jersey Gubernatorial races, demonstrate that people are impatient for results, will sour on candidates that speak down on them, and are willing to reward the enemies of Democracy if they do not get what they want. This should be a wake-up call for Democrats across … Read more
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Tucson Residents Give Our Lawless GQP-Controlled Legislature The Finger, Pass A $15 Minimum Wage Initiative 2-1

AZ BlueMeanie

Last month, a judge blocked Arizona from collecting $1.1 million from the city of Flagstaff to compensate for its minimum wage which is higher than the state’s rate, ruling that the state missed a deadline for the assessment and was stretching a law targeting higher voter-approved city wages to collect its indirect costs. The Arizona Republic … Read more

City of Tucson General Election results – updated

Carolyn Classen

Only 3 races on the Tucson City Council to report today from City of Tucson Elections Dept: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/2021-general-unofficial-election-results   Ward 3 (open seat): Kevin Dahl (D)    42,317 Alan Harwell Jr. (R)   20, 136 Lucy Libosha (I)   8,852   Ward 5 (unopposed) Richard Fimbres (D), incumbent  52, 194   Ward 6 Steve Kozachik (D), incumbent  … Read more

(UPDATED) Dems and Schools Cheer the Arizona Supreme Court Ruling Denying Republican Voter Suppression and Ban on Mask Mandates

David Gordon

The seven-member Arizona State Supreme Court, which includes five Doug Ducey nominees, took about two hours after hearing oral arguments to deny Republican legislative attempts to enact provisions of budget bills that would have: Denied school districts, cities, and county governments, the right to institute COVID 19 related mask mandates. Taken away power from the … Read more
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Washington Post’s “The Attack” is a Must Read For Every Patriot

Michael Bryan

The Washington Post has produced a deep dive investigative report on the Jan 6th terror attack on Congress. I strongly urge everyone to take the time to read it. Complete knowledge of the plot against our democracy is essential for everyone engaged in protecting our democratic process and institutions. Here is a brief summary of … Read more

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