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City of Tucson General Election results – updated
November 2, 2021
Only 3 races on the Tucson City Council to report today from City of Tucson Elections Dept: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/2021-general-unofficial-election-results Ward 3 (open seat): Kevin Dahl (D) 42,317 Alan Harwell Jr. (R) 20, 136 Lucy Libosha (I) 8,852 Ward 5 (unopposed) Richard Fimbres (D), incumbent 52, 194 Ward 6 Steve Kozachik (D), incumbent
(UPDATED) Dems and Schools Cheer the Arizona Supreme Court Ruling Denying Republican Voter Suppression and Ban on Mask Mandates
November 2, 2021
The seven-member Arizona State Supreme Court, which includes five Doug Ducey nominees, took about two hours after hearing oral arguments to deny Republican legislative attempts to enact provisions of budget bills that would have: Denied school districts, cities, and county governments, the right to institute COVID 19 related mask mandates. Taken away power from the
Washington Post’s “The Attack” is a Must Read For Every Patriot
November 2, 2021
The Washington Post has produced a deep dive investigative report on the Jan 6th terror attack on Congress. I strongly urge everyone to take the time to read it. Complete knowledge of the plot against our democracy is essential for everyone engaged in protecting our democratic process and institutions. Here is a brief summary of
AZ Supreme Court Hears Ridiculous Argument For GQP Lawlessness On State Budget (Updated)
November 2, 2021
Update to AG ‘Nunchucks’ Tells AZ Supreme Court Our Lawless Legislature Is Free To Do As it Pleases. The Arizona Supreme Court heard oral argument today on this ridiculous argument. The Arizona Capitol Times reports, Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on mask mandate ban: State lawmakers are not conceding they acted illegally in the
Communities of Color Need Senator Sinema to Cut Prescription Drug Costs
November 2, 2021
For years, the ballooning cost of prescription drugs has taken its toll on Americans across the country, but here in Arizona, the high price of essential medications has hammered our communities of color particularly hard. Thankfully, Democrats in Washington, D.C., are close to passing historic prescription drug pricing reforms that would lower the cost of
Arizona’s Partisan Hack Attorney General Should Resign After Outrageous Fearmongering On Fox News
November 2, 2021
Every day, in every way, our partisan hack attorney General Mark Brnovich demonstrates that he is unfit to serve in the office he currently holds, and he should never hold an elected office ever again. This kind of batshit crazy should earn him a bar complaint. Huffington Post reports, Fox News Fearmongers With Wild Claim
Must Read for Arizona Progressives: Dignity by Fire
November 2, 2021
A few weeks ago, I got an unexpected call from an old friend, Randy Parraz, to tell me about the 10-year anniversary celebration of the Russel Pearce recall campaign. He also asked that I try to read his new book about the recall, Dignity by Fire, beforehand. If you’re an Arizona progressive, you’ll love this
Adrian Fontes Responds to AZAG Mark Brnovich’s Partisan Inquiry
November 1, 2021
Adrian Fontes, Democratic candidate for Arizona Secretary of State in 2022, today released the following statement: “On October 28th, I was contacted by the Arizona Attorney General’s office. A special agent was dispatched to interview me to discuss the processes followed at the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office during the 2020 election when I was still
