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Why Are You Still Driving a Gas-Powered Car?
December 19, 2021
I asked myself that question when my 2011 Subaru Forester turned over 100,000 miles. The vehicle squeaked and creaked and got 24 miles per gallon. At the current average price of $3.50 in Tucson, it would cost me $60 to fill the tank. So I happily sold it. As a replacement, I got a 2021
Political Scientist: ‘We Are Closer To Civil War Than Any Of Us Would Like To Believe’
December 19, 2021
The far right has for decades engaged in civil war cosplay with Neo-Confederate “lost cause” and white supremacist organizations, and so-called “patriot” private militias and “sagebrush rebellions.” They call themselves patriots while fantasizing about waging a civil war against the U.S. government. The far right right crossed over from cosplay to actually acting on their
Three Retired Generals Warn That We Must Prepare Now For the Next GQP Insurrection
December 19, 2021
Retired Generals Paul D. Eaton, Antonio M. Taguba and Steven M. Anderson write at the Washington Post, Retired generals: The military must prepare now for a 2024 insurrection: As we approach the first anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, we — all of us former senior military officials — are increasingly concerned about
Political Calendar: Week of December 19, 2021
December 19, 2021
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, events are being cancelled or postponed to later dates. 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.
Public Comments in Arizona Redistricting Hearings Should Matter. Will They?
December 18, 2021
The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) is now in its final decision phase. After issuing its preliminary draft maps, the Commissioners listened to the public via 14 public meetings. Now they must use their collective judgment to decide on final maps, presumably taking into account what they have heard from the public. This is pretty
Arizona Democratic Party HQ to Consider Going Green
December 18, 2021
The Arizona Democratic Party recently purchased a new headquarters property, and its Environmental Council is pushing to install solar panels, storage technology, and electric vehicle charging at ADP Headquarters. The HQ at 2910 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012, is open Sunday through Friday. The Environmental Council resolution states: Whereas, Arizona is on the front
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Reinstates Biden Vaccine Policy For Large Employers
December 18, 2021
The Washington Post reports, Appeals court reinstates Biden’s vaccine policy for businesses, setting up a likely showdown at Supreme Court: A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated the Biden administration’s coronavirus vaccination policy for large private businesses, reversing an earlier court ruling that had halted one of the White House’s signature efforts to reduce transmissions
NEW: Longtime Arizona GOP Political Consultant Helped Hide $4.7M Worth of Kanye West’s Campaign Expenditures, Perhaps Violating Federal Election Laws
December 17, 2021
Kanye West’s doomed 2020 Presidential campaign spent $14.3M. Nearly $4.8M of it was run through Arizona’s Fortified Consulting, which a Daily Beast report today explains how it was used to hide Republican fingerprints from Ye’s “independent” campaign and how that might have violated federal law. Fortified Consulting shares the same Tempe address as Lincoln Strategy Group, run
