The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly at the Ducey Super Spreader Event; Democrats React and Offer Alternative Positive Vision
January 10, 2022
In his final State of the State Address that also doubled as a potential Coronavirus superspreader event, Governor Doug Ducey struck familiar notes as in his previous speeches to the Arizona State Legislature on economic stewardship, education choice, water, and the border. 2022 Governor Ducey State of the State He also recited the extreme right
Cinema Tucson film “Los Lobos” at the Fox Theater on January 20, 2022
January 10, 2022
“Looking forward to the return of Cinema Tucson here at the Fox in the new year. The next exciting screening takes place on January 20th. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets at https://foxtucson.com/event/los-lobos/.” Los Lobos “With director Samuel Kishi Leopo in person Mexico, 2019, 94 min. In Spanish, English, Cantonese with English subtitles with Martha
Voting Rights Week Arrives In The Senate, The ‘Manchinema’ Obstructionists Remain Unmoved
January 10, 2022
This is the week that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed to bring the voting rights bills back for another vote, and to change the Senate procedural rules if necessary to pass them. The Sedition Party enemies of democracy remain united in their opposition to voting rights. They want to protect their systematic undermining
The Clown Car Commeth…
January 9, 2022
The Arizona Legislature convenes tomorrow, which means that our civil liberties and public institutions will once again come under assault by the religious zealots, conspiracy nuts, and fascist traitors of the AZGOP. We all need to keep an ear closely tuned to what these legal vandals will try to do to us. My favorite means
The MAGA/QAnon Cult Is Back With Voter Suppression, Election Subversion Bills
January 9, 2022
While the MAGA/QAnon cult’s “stop the steal” election “reforms” to make it easier for Republicans to steal elections and to nullify any election results that do not go their way are not among Governor Ducey’s top priorities, thy are among the top priorities of our MAGA/QAnon seditious insurrectionist GQP state legislators. This is where the battle lines
The Circus Is Back In Town This Week – God Save Us From These Clowns
January 9, 2022
The Circus – that is the GQP-controlled Arizona Legislature – is back in town this week. “No man’s [and especially a woman’s] life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.” – Gideon John Tucker. The Circus arrives at a time when the Omicron Covid-19 variant is surging and slamming Arizona hospitals into
Political Calendar: Week of January 9, 2022
January 9, 2022
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.
Mayor Romero, Representative Cano, Councilman Dahl, and CD Six Candidate Engel Applaud Affordable Housing Development at Newport at Amphi
January 8, 2022
Showcasing another example about how good government is supposed to be and the value of private and public partnerships, Mayor Regina Romero, along with State Representative Andres Cano (D-LD 3,) Councilman Kevin Dahl, former State Senator and current Congressional Candidate Kirsten Engel, and Newport SW President David Wohl attended the grand opening of the 40 family unit
