Katie Hobbs Signs Petition to Put Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, in a public event with like-minded Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, put her name to a petition that, if it gathers enough valid signatures, will put the right to reproductive freedom on the 2024 ballot. Commenting at the event, the Governor commented: Advertisement “This ballot measure will restore the freedom that was … Read more
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Anthony Kern Willing to Harm AZ University System to Boost His Congressional Bid to Replace Debbie Lesko
Insurrectionist State Senator Kern, seeking election to Congress, is willing to baselessly attack our higher education system to advance his career of treason to our democracy. Let’s not allow it…
A Worthy Cause and a High-Leverage Use of Your Donations
As founder and editor of BlogForArizona, I hope that I have earned some influence based on my years of experience in politics and campaigns. To the extent that some of you might trust my judgment on these matters, I sometimes make suggestions about where to put your hard-earned dollars to influence outcomes in Arizona politics. … Read more
Mark Kelly Rips ‘Extremist’ Kari Lake a New One
“It’s actually happening — a clear and present danger to our democracy will be on the Arizona ballot in 2024,” said senior US Senator Mark Kelly in a letter to supporters. “I’m not referring to Donald Trump, though I could be. I’m talking about election-denier Kari Lake, who announced she is running for Senate in … Read more
If the Buddha Came to Thanksgiving with a Trumper
Rachel Bitecofer offered the “Pivot and Attack” strategy When there’s a Trumper at Thanksgiving. Then an enlightened friend of mine pointed out that this combative approach would “humiliate him and make him even more entrenched in his anger, resentment and general assholery. A food fight accomplishes nothing — just bad karma all around.” That made … Read more
Community Reinvestment Act – Let’s Make it Work
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was passed in 1977 under President Jimmy Carter to end racially discriminatory practices in real estate and lending including redlining that was outlawed by the 1968 Fair Housing Act. Unfortunately, the practices prohibited by both federal laws are still occurring. After 25 years, the CRA rules have been updated. With the … Read more
