Kingian Nonviolence & Conflict Resolution workshops in September, 2023
“The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.” “Cost: This event is offered on … Read more
Mayes and O’Callaghan Comment on the Continuing Water Usage Issues at the Saudi run Fondomonte
Thanks to the inept policy decisions of the Doug Ducey Gubernatorial Administration, the Saudi Arabian agricultural firm, Fondomonte, is still legally allowed to pump as much water (free of charge) as it can so they can grow alfalfa in Salome, Arizona to ship to their nation and feed its livestock. Apparently, the Ducey team did … Read more
(UPDATED)While Republicans Whined About President Biden protecting the Grand Canyon and looked backward on Environmental Policy, Arizona Democratic Leaders Celebrated that and the CHIPS Act
This is another week where voters in Arizona and the country can see the vast differences between the two major political parties. And not for the Republican’s benefit. On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, President Biden, with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Governor Katie Hobbs, Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Representative Raul Grijalva, Representative Greg Stanton, and … Read more
The People of Ohio Have Spoken; Now it is Time for Arizonans to Vote for Reproductive Freedom and Democracy
In a stinging defeat for the foes of majority rule and reproductive freedom, the people of Ohio said NO to Issue One which would have required amendments to the State Constitution to be secured with 60 percent of the electorate’s approval. If that measure had passed, it may have been more difficult to enshrine an … Read more
Rumble, Roar, Whimper, Whine, Win: Activists Outnumber Extremists on a Prescott Summer Sunday
It started with a rumble, increased to a roar, and ended with a whimper and some whine. College Republicans United (CRU), a right-wing extremist fringe group that’s not officially associated with a college or with the GOP at any level hosted their 3-hour Second Annual National Conference (s’cuse me while I snicker) in Prescott, Arizona, … Read more
Yavapai County Liberals Emerge From Hiding
Visitors driving through Yavapai County might rightfully assume that it’s all MAGAts and red/white/blue faketriotism, but liberals are everywhere and growing bolder. From Bagdad to Black Canyon City, Seligman to Sedona, and every burg and burb in between, Democrat, Progressive, Indivisible, and Unaffiliated voices are joining to drown out the red noise and speak truth … Read more
Conor O’Callaghan Will be a Fighter in Congress Who Gets the Job Done for the People in Arizona CD One
Arizona House Congressional District (CD) One will be one of the most watched political contests on election night in 2024. Why? Because the toss-up district contains a populace that only just supported Joe Biden in 2020 and the Republican incumbent running, ethically challenged David Schweikert has faced increasingly dwindling margins of victory over Democratic challengers … Read more
