Independent Clint Smith wants to Protect Democracy from Andy Biggs
On his worst day, attorney Clint Smith would be a better representative for Arizona House Congressional District (CD) Five than current incumbent Andy Biggs. Running again as an Independent candidate in the Maricopa County East Valley District, Mr. Smith promises to serve three two-year terms as a Citizen Leader who would work to protect Democracy, … Read more
With Mike Johnson’s Election as Speaker, MAGA tells America to “Shut Up!” as They Seek to Burn Congress Down for Trump
Earlier today we saw the national GOP finally give in fully to the MAGA movement with the election of backbencher radical Rep. Mike Johnson (Who?-LA) to a Constitutional office second in line of succession to the Presidency. The clearest statement of why this is such an irresponsible and destabilizing choice was by historian Heather Cox … Read more
Biden/Harris Campaign and Arizona Democratic Reaction to the Election of Mike Johnson as the New Speaker of the House
Meet the New. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Soon to be probably known as America’s Worst Political Nightmare. Make no mistake. While he may be more presentable and polished than a Jim Jordan or Steve Scalise, there does not seem to be a mainstream bone in his MAGA-White Christian Nationalist body. As NBC reports, … Read more
UPDATED: Scholastic’s Slippery Slide into Censorship: Time to Rally
UPDATE 10/25/23: Scholastic Backs Down! Read the Letter! The Scholastic Book Fair will return its books on race and gender to its broader collection, in response to protests and criticism that separating these titles supports right-wing censorship across the U.S. “I want to apologize on behalf of Scholastic,” Ellie Berger, president of Scholastic Trade Publishing, … Read more
DGT Hawaiian Luau Mixes Fun and Fundraising for Kirsten Engel, for Congress in CD6
Dozens of Democrats attended the Oct. 21, 2023, Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser to elect law professor Kirsten Engel to Congress in CD6. Attendees enjoyed cameraderie with fellow Dems, plus the beautiful performance by the Halau Hula O Ualani dancers. The highly successful and enjoyable event was hosted by Democrats of Greater Tucson, and Democratic activists, Mary … Read more
Put a Cap on these Ridiculous School Vouchers
Rep. Nancy Gutierrez (D-LD18) assailed the state Republicans’ school voucher program, pointing out that the vouchers are being spent by the monied rich, and are bankrupting the state of Arizona. “The truth is that most families participating in the universal voucher program have students that have not been in public schools. They have been paying … Read more
UN Report: Evidence of Extreme Racism in the US
A United Nations panel visited six America cities and found that the U.S. is plagued by systemic racism and racial discrimination by law enforcement. They are a direct legacy of slavery and such racism dates to the founding of the country. They encourage the U.S. to focus on some soul searching that includes truth, justice, … Read more
