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Political Calendar: Week Of November 14, 2021
November 14, 2021
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.
President Biden Invites Mayor Romero to Signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan at the White House
November 13, 2021
At the invitation of President Biden, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will be participating in the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House scheduled for Monday at 1:00 pm MST (3:00 pm EST). Mayor Romero has been one of the strongest proponents among U.S. mayors for the passage of this sweeping infrastructure package. The
Mitch McConnell Does His Best Chris Crocker Impression: ‘Leave The Supreme Court Alone!
November 13, 2021
In a weird convergence of events this week, Britney Spears Has Won Her Bid To End Her Conservatorship. In 2007, Chris Crocker, then only 19 years old, sat down in front of a camera to film a video that would become a major part of pop culture history. Chris Crocker, ‘Leave Britney Alone’ Video Creator,
Political Violence and Threats Have Systemic Effects on Those Seeking Power
November 13, 2021
I was just noodling around the noosphere yesterday, as I frequently do, and the confluence of a few pieces of media struck me as something to share with you all as a commentary and warning about our current political moment. First, is the excellent profile in political courage by Johnathan Rauch about his friend, Maricopa
The AZGOP Redistricting Hustle
November 12, 2021
Today, I attended the virtual public hearing with the AZ Independent Redistricting Commission (AZ IRC), which is accepting public comment on the currently proposed draft maps. I listened to all the speakers, and near the very end, got to share my view with the Commissioners. UPDATE: Larry Bodine created a transcript of the meeting which
Stephen Bannon Indicted For Contempt Of Congress; Jeffrey Clark And Mark Meadows Could Be Next
November 12, 2021
A Grand Jury has indicted Stephen Bannon for contempt of Congress. Department of Justice advisory, Stephen K. Bannon Indicted for Contempt of Congress: Two Charges Filed for Failing to Honor House Subpoena From Select Committee Investigating Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Stephen K. Bannon was indicted today by a federal grand jury on two counts of
Final Act for AZ Redistricting: Your Engagement is Critical
November 12, 2021
It’s the two-minute warning! Do or die for the opportunity to turn AZ Blue in 2022. We must engage in the final act of the AZ Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) — in these last few weeks — to fight for fair and competitive Congressional and Legislative districts. Deborah Howard is back to implore us to
D.C. Court of Appeals Grants Administrative Stay And An Expedited Hearing On Trump’s Bogus Assertion of Executive Privilege
November 12, 2021
Disappointing, but not unexpected. NBC News reports, Appeals court temporarily blocks Jan. 6 committee from obtaining Trump White House records – but puts the appeal on expedited track with a hearing on November 30. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol had been set to receive the first batch of documents,
