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Chair Of The GQP House ‘Pro-Putin Caucus,’ Rep. Andy Biggs, Tries To Smear Disney As Being Communist, Reviving McCarthyism
April 24, 2022
Above: “Putinistas” Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar. Arizona’s insurrection leaders, Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs, are members of the GQP’s House “Pro-Putin Caucus” in Congress. Who’s Soft on Russia? Meet the Republican Anti-Ukraine Caucus! (excerpt): Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the House of Representatives has voted on three measures specific to the war. The first vote,
Which Party Do You Want to See Trying to Stop Inflation?
April 24, 2022
We must continue to be aware of the existential crisis of our American democracy as the US and Arizona careen toward our off-year election of federal and state legislators, and executive branch officers in Arizona. We are also electing a U.S. Senator for a full six-year term. There is no end to the predictions of
Tucson Food Share helps with food insecurity
April 24, 2022
My husband and I were invited to the 2nd year anniversary pot luck of Tucson Food Share, at 2500 N. Stone Ave. (NE corner of N. Stone Ave. x E. Alturas St.), one block north of Grant Rd. We were impressed with this volunteer run organization of dedicated people who want to help with food
Political Calendar: Week of April 24, 2022
April 24, 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, many events are still being held virtually online. 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. Political
The DOJ Needs To Prosecute These Republican Coup Plotters Before They Can Succeed
April 23, 2022
Axios reports Lawmakers met with Meadows on election schemes, ex-aide testifies: A former aide to ex-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows testified to the Jan. 6 Select Committee that Meadows met with several right-wing House members in December to discuss efforts to overturn the election, a new court filing reveals. The committee filed a
Reaction to the Republican Attempt to Pass a Skinny Budget at the Arizona Legislature
April 23, 2022
Instead of dealing with the State’s pressing issues like fully funding education, helping children enroll in KidsCare, and fully addressing the looming water shortage catastrophe, most Republicans at the Arizona State Legislature want leave the capitol by passing a skinny budget (a continuation of last years fiscal plan adjusted for inflation,) along with as many
Watch online Clean Elections debate of Democrats seeking LD 18 Senate & House seats
April 23, 2022
The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission held an online debate on April 21, 2022 between 7 candidates seeking the open LD 18 Senate and two House seats in the Democrat primary on August 2, 2022. This debate is now online, moderated by Nick Phillips of AZ Capitol Times at: Seeking the open LD 18 Senate
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari Celebrate Earth Day
April 22, 2022
To celebrate Earth Day 2022, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, in a press release, announced the creation of an Environment and Sustainability Hub whose purpose is to: “…provide residents with timely updates and expedite access to programs focused on environmental, sustainability, and climate programs. From plans for developing electric vehicle infrastructure, to preserving urban farmland, the
