Of Fascists Fucking Around and Finding Out
I realize now that I have been remiss in not sharing here my genuine and honest thoughts about what is happening in this country right now. I’ve held back some of my thoughts that I have shared privately, but haven’t put to page. It took Kim’s post yesterday, Watching Is Not Prevention, and reader reaction, … Read more
Military Attorney: Charges Against Senator Mark Kelly Will Be Proven Bogus
A former U.S. military prosecutor says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is abusing obscure military law to punish Sen. Mark Kelly for urging service members to disobey illegal orders — a move the attorney called unprecedented, unconstitutional and dangerous for American democracy. Timothy Stringham, a retired JAG officer and law-of-war expert who spent 16 years in … Read more
Hobbs Vetos Republican Rich First Tax Measure and Introduces Budget for FY 27 That Prioritizes Helping Working and Middle Class Families
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs was not mincing words with her promise to veto the Republican Tax Measure SB1106, which passed with only Republican votes in the first week of the 2026 legislative session. Yesterday, January 16, she did just that, sending a letter to Senate President Warren Peterson, advising him of her veto of that … Read more
An AI Experiment: The SCAM Act’s Role in Trump’s Attack on Immigrants and Rep. Eli Crane
I’m trying a new post methodology here on the blog today and would love your feedback on whether you think it provides value. I have recently used AI tools, specifically Perplexity.ai, for some purposes here on the blog and have always disclosed when doing so; this time, I’m including my initial AI research process into … Read more
Watching Is Not Prevention
Tucson officials want residents to feel reassured. There is no current National Guard presence in the city, they say. If federal troops arrive, Tucson will watch closely, document activity, inform the public, and prepare to challenge any violations in court, reports KGUN 9 TV. That language is meant to sound vigilant. It isn’t. Every verb … Read more
Democrats of Greater Tucson Endorses TreDavon Rhodes for TUSD School Board
In its first endorsement of 2026, the Democrats of Greater Tucson (TheDGT.org) proudly endorses TreDavon Rhodes for election to the TUSD Governing Board. A former member of the DGT Board, Tre is running to bring a fresh perspective to TUSD and ensure that, like him, all students have the opportunity to succeed in our district. Today, he studies Political Science … Read more
Rep Juan Ciscomani Stole Your Obamacare Plan!
Juan goes on a podcast and spreads misinformation. Just another day in CD6. Juan lies as easily as he breathes; its a job requirement for any MAGA Member of Congress in these Trumpy days. To save you the pain of listening to said lies, we can sum up Juan’s excuses for voting against a three … Read more
Reaction to Arizona Legislative Republicans Passing “Big and Terrible” Tax Cuts for Billionaires and Corporations
Arizona billionaires and corporations did not need more tax cuts in the federal Big Billionaires First Bill. They definitely did not need the one, JD Mesnard’s Trump-mimicking SB1106, that Arizona Legislative Republicans rammed through the State Capitol earlier today. The state’s oligarchs, plutocrats, and corporate greedsters have already reaped the benefits of budgetary ill-advised state … Read more
