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Fight for $15 in a Right-to-Work State (video)
October 19, 2021
Tucson is a low-wage town in a low-wage stingy state. Tucson Fight for $15 is on the Nov. 2022 ballot. If passed by the voters, this proposition will raise the local minimum wage to $15 by 2025 and create worker protections.
Bernie and Joe: Could this be the Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship
October 19, 2021
Movie buffs will remember the closing scene of the 1942 classic Casablanca where Rick, played by Humphrey Bogart, is walking off with Louis, portrayed by Claude Rains, saying “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” Fast forward close to 80 years later and you see this scene at the Nation’s Capitol.
Traitor Trump Sues To Obstruct The Select House Committee to Investigate January 6
October 18, 2021
Abuse of process and obstruction of justice are hallmarks of “Traitor Trump,” the instigator of the violent seditious insurrection and attempted coup d’etat on January 6. As I’ve said before, in any other county in the world, a failed coup d’etat results in one of three outcomes for the leader of the failed coup: imprisonment,
Calling All Dems: New Voting District Maps are Abominable
October 18, 2021
The Independent Redistricting Commission is working quickly t odraft voting district maps for Congress and for the state Legislature. “The initial draft maps are abominable,” says an email to members of the Oro Valley Democrats. Out of the 30 legislative districts in Arizona, the district lines guarantee that Republicans will win in 14 districts, but
Engel and Hernandez Congressional Campaigns Release Third Quarter Fundraising Numbers
October 17, 2021
The two major campaigns to succeed Ann Kirkpatrick in what is currently Arizona Congressional District Two recently released their third-quarter fundraising totals. Former Arizona Legislative District Ten State Senator Kirsten Engel’s team announced she had raised $265,000 for the third quarter. So far, her campaign has received over $600,000 in campaign donations. Eighty-seven percent of
Blog Shop Refresh
October 17, 2021
If you haven’t been to the BfAZ Shop lately, or ever, I would like to invite you to check it out. With supply chain kinks causing some havoc (you might have heard about it…) there were several items that were out of stock. I have updated our offerings with an eye toward fixing those kinks
Analysis of a Republican Fundraising Letter
October 17, 2021
Republican leaders say they have much to fear. The latest fundraising letter from the Republican National Committee is designed to be frightening and demanding at the same time, about issues that aren’t a problem. It warns about: Joe Biden’s radical fundamental transformation of America. The rich and powerful forces of the Left. Stopping Joe Biden
Black Engagement Committee: From Protests in the Streets to Power in Political Seats
October 17, 2021
The Black Engagement Committee (BEC) of the Maricopa County Democratic Party (MCDP) has been active for several years in organizing, getting out the vote, and serving the needs of their community. Currently, under new leadership, the BEC is organized to support Democratic legislative districts (LDs) in the county as never before. Co-chairs Karl Gentles and
