White Christian Nationalist Republicans Seek To Erase Minorities From Education Curriculum
In the Fascist State of Florida, Gov. Ron Desantis is trying to erase Black American history in his pursuit of White Christian Nationalism. Dean Obeidallah writes, Polls reveal the real reason Ron DeSantis is fighting the teaching of Black history (excerpt): The backlash is rightfully growing to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blocking a proposed Advanced … Read more
The Importance of the Cactus League in the History of Racial Integration
As we are in the second half of Black History Month, it is important to recognize the importance of Bill Veeck and Larry Doby in shaping modern baseball history and, more specifically, the Spring Training Cactus League that now brings roughly half of Major League Baseball’s teams to Arizona from mid-February through late March. The … Read more
Special Counsel Subpoenas Arizona GQP Leaders For Records Of Communications With Trump Coup Plotters
The Arizona Mirror reports, GOP Arizona legislators, including leaders of the House and Senate, subpoenaed to testify in special counsel probe of Trump (h/t above image): At least three Arizona Republican state legislators have been subpoenaed by the U.S. Justice Department’s special counsel, Jack Smith, as part of the criminal investigation into former President Donald … Read more
Tucson Annual Peace Fair 2023
“The annual Tucson Peace Fair and Music Festival is the largest gathering of peace, social justice, environmental, and labor groups in the State of Arizona. The 2023 Peace Fair will take place on February 25, the last Saturday in February, from 11:00AM to 4:00PM in Armory Park”(222 S. 5th Avenue). Peace Fair Carolyn’s … Read more
President Biden Makes Surprise Visit To Ukraine on First Anniversary Of The Russo-Ukraine War
NBC News reports, Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine nearly one year after Russia’s invasion: President Joe Biden made a surprise and historic visit to war-torn Ukraine on Monday, a show of support and solidarity with a democratic nation battling for its survival after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded nearly a year ago. The visit, … Read more
Arizona’s Heartless Kick the Homeless to the Curb…Again
They’re baa-ack! It’s those pesky Arizona lawmakers who have a burning desire to make life miserable for our unhoused friends. These legislative dingleberries are continuing to push a bill that would boot people from homeless encampments and then slap them with trespassing charges. Sounds totally kosher, right? (No, not really.) But despite warnings that the … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of February 19, 2023
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, many events are still being held virtually online. 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. Political … Read more
