How bad will it be? I hope I was wrong
November 8, 2024
I really thought Harris would win. Yes, I knew that all indications were that it would be close, but still, it felt like the campaign had caught the public’s eye about women’s health, and there seemed to be a lot of enthusiasm. Obviously, other factors dominated, and unfortunately, my intuition was wrong. But while I didn’t think
MDB and AZBlueMeanie Editorialize on Democratic Reaction to America’s Choice
November 7, 2024
Ed. MDB: I got a message from our AZBlueMeanie today with a post that sums up his reflections thus far on this election’s result (Emphases added by AZBlueMeanie): Originally posted at The Journal of Uncharted Blue Places under the title “The Billionaires’ Coup“: Disinformation kills democracies—and our political climate is now one in which disinformation runs
AXON: Can technology reduce shootings by police?
November 7, 2024
THE VISIT On October 30, 2024, I along with members of other community groups and state agencies, attended a 2.5-hour presentation at Axon regarding Tasers and other technological innovations. The founder reported that he began the business 32 years ago after two friends were killed in Scottsdale in a road rage incident. What he didn’t mention
Republicans Now Claim to be the Party of the Working Class; Time to Put Their Policies Where Their Mouths Are
November 7, 2024
In the recent election, many working class voters shifted their votes to the Trump/Vance ticket with the belief that their positions were more aligned with theirs. It is now time for Trump/Vance to present their agenda for working class voters that will help lift them up. Will it include: During the campaign, the Trump/Vance ticket,
The People Have Spoken, the Bastards
November 6, 2024
I quote a famous Arizonan, the notorious Dick Tuck. Today, I haven’t much else to say. America had a choice: move forward and build on the greatest economic recovery from the pandemic crisis in the world, protect the lives and dignity of American women, protect our immigrant friends, neighbors and co-workers from persecution, and preserve
Abortion Rights Measure Prop 139 Passes with Broad Support
November 6, 2024
This article is reprinted from the Arizona Mirror. Arizona made abortion a constitutionally protected right, in a move that sends a strong rebuke to the state’s GOP legislative majority, most of which backed a near-total ban earlier this year. Support for Proposition 139, the Arizona Abortion Access Act, overwhelmingly outweighs opposition. With about half of
What the Hell? Americans Return a Twice Impeached-Convicted Felon to the White House Over the Price of Bread
November 6, 2024
Hi Everyone. I do not know exactly what to say about last night’s elections results. I am astounded that millions of people, acting like modern Judases, potentially sold out the nation’s Democracy over the price of bread, including millions who the now President-Elect’s and his surrogates called “trash” and “garbage.” Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Ciscomani and LD17 Dems Lead in General Election Results for Contested Races in Southern Arizona – updated
November 5, 2024
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has released early results from this General Election. But stay tuned for counting of provisional ballots for the close races (which could take a week). I’m only listing hotly contested Southern Arizona races below. https://results.arizona.vote/default.html Congressional District (CD) 6: Lead switched back to Ciscomani by 1795 votes Juan Ciscomani (R),
