The Opportunity—and Responsibility—of Arizona’s 58th Legislature
November 12, 2026
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This morning, Hank Stephenson and TJ L’Heureux, on Arizona Agenda, published a terrific list of reforms Arizona Democrats should pursue now that they have the opportunity to lead the Legislature. Their article, “Our demands for Democrats”, provides more details, but the central recommendations are: Stephenson and L’Heureux make an important point: While many of the incoming … Read more
Former Pima Dems Chair Don Jorgensen’s Letter for Veterans Day
November 12, 2026
Yesterday, I got a letter from Don Jorgensen about his thoughts on Veterans Day. With his kind persmission to repost, I share it here. Too often, Veterans Day recieves rather pro-forma sentimental acknowledgement, but eliding the actual political choices we make as a nation to honor our debts to the people who serve at hazzard … Read more
Put Down the Partisan Torch, Juan: How Ciscomani Can Help Clean Up the H.R. 1 Mess Before He Packs His Bags
November 12, 2026
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With the election settled and Southern Arizona’s voters sending Democrat JoAnna Mendoza to Congress over Republican Juan Ciscomani, the message from Arizona’s 6th Congressional District couldn’t be clearer. Voters rejected the GOP’s war on the social safety net. Representative-elect Mendoza doesn’t take the oath of office until January 3, 2027. For the remainder of this … Read more
Superintendent of Public Instruction Elect Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz Totally Giddy About the Possibilities for Arizona’s 1 Million Public School Children
November 12, 2026
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The Blue Tsunami that spread across the Nation last week helped propel Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz to victory for the office of Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. Now, with the eager support of a Democratic trifecta led by Governor Katie Hobbs, Senate President-Elect Priya Sundareshan, and House Speaker-Elect Oscar De Los Santos, Superintendent-Elect Ruiz is … Read more
Crotch-grabbing GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert Fired by Voters
November 11, 2026
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Who do you think of when you hear about a married Congress member who groped her lover’s crotch at a public theater performance while also vaping, using their phones to record video, and taking flash photos? That would be party-girl Republican Lauren Boebert, who was kicked out by theater staff and just unseated by Colorado … Read more
No Surprise: After Getting Soundly Defeated in the Midterms, Republicans Double Down on Being Assholes
November 11, 2026
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When Bill Clinton won in 1992, and the Democrats retained their Congressional Majorities, Republicans adopted a Doctor No strategy to legislation, not offering any support to Clinton’s signature domestic legislation, a budget that contained deficit reduction and investment components and his health care proposals. That strategy, which not enough voters saw through, helped propel Newt … Read more
Celebrate our Democratic Arizona Trifecta with the Folks Who Made it!
November 9, 2026
Please register and come to a celebration of our new state trifecta (holding the Governorship, and new majorities in the AZ House and Senate come January ’27) with the people who made it happen! Short notice; great event! It will require a drive up to PHX! Register at Mobilize with this link! If you can’t … Read more
Trump’s Desolate Justice Department Has Fallen Apart
November 8, 2026
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The resignation on Friday of Trump’s “grand conspiracy” prosecutor exposed a Justice Department consumed by political revenge, failed prosecutions and an unprecedented exodus of career prosecutors unwilling to kowtow to Trump’s vengeful demands. Jason Quiñones headed the Southern District of Florida office investigating Trump’s so-called “grand conspiracy” theory: that former Obama and Biden officials, intelligence … Read more
