11th Annual Loft Film Fest 2021 in person on November 10 to 18
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021 at Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson “Celebrating its eleventh year in 2021, the Loft Film Fest is dedicated to showcasing the best independent, foreign and classic films, as well as celebrating the work of established and emerging directors, writers, producers and actors. The Loft Film … Read more
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Moves from the Arizona House to the Senate in less than One Year
It has been a very busy and eventful year for Arizona Legislative District (LD)Ten’s Stephanie Stahl Hamilton. She was elected to an LD Ten State House seat in the Arizona Legislature in November 2020. She was sworn into office in January 2021. As a member of the State House, she has voted for: Additional funding … Read more
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari will Attend and Participate in the Glasgow Climate Change Conference
Phoneix Mayor Kate Gallego and City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari will be among the public servant dignitaries attending the Glasgow Climate Change Summit (COP 26) from October 31 to November 12, 2021. In an October 29 social media message to Phoenix residents, Mayor Gallego said: “I’ll get to represent Phoenix and share the great things we’re … Read more
Adrian Fontes, Candidate for Secretary of State, Will Put Petition Gathering Online
By Maria Parsons Secretary of State candidate Adrian Fontes said he will put online the now-laborious process of gathering signatures for public initiatives. This will alleviate the ordeal of getting hundreds of thousands of signatures in a short time period during the sweltering summer. Instead, voters will be able to sign a petition for an … Read more
Grant Woods: A Political Life for Our “Times”
Some people and politicians are recognized for being “ahead of their times.” Others for being “of their times,” meaning, their beliefs are foundational to a current movement or the catalyst others follow going forward. Grant Woods was both. He gave us a legacy in protecting democracy, if we have the wisdom and courage to follow … Read more
Monday: Press Conference Demanding Sinema Allow Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices
WHAT: Tucson health providers, labor activists, and community leaders will hold a rally at Veinte de Agosto Park on Monday afternoon to demand that U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) stand up to the pharmaceutical industry and support allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices. This press conference follows a number of press conferences and rallies outside … Read more
We Only Have One Governing Party, The Other Party Has Abandoned Governing
The beltway media villagers really love the alliteration of their favorite catch phrase “Dems divided.” This ignores the fact that the Democratic Party is a “big tent” party with factions who negotiate with one another over policy. Negotiation is a normal function of governing, not “dysfunction.” The beltway media villagers’ coverage of process ignores the … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of October 31, 2021
Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and CDC recommendations for social distancing, events are being cancelled or postponed to later dates. We are doing our best to update the calendar, but you should check with event organizers prior to attending any event to confirm the status. … Read more
