French Election: Emanuel Macron Decisively Defeats Far-Right ‘Putin Puppet’ Marine Le Pen
April 24, 2022
The New York Times reports Emmanuel Macron is re-elected French president, defeating Marine Le Pen. Emmanuel Macron won a second term as president of France, triumphing on Sunday over Marine Le Pen, his far-right challenger, after a campaign where his promise of stability prevailed over the temptation of an extremist lurch. Projections at the close
Mike Lindell Bankrolls Kari Lake And Mark Finchem Lawsuit To Ban Ballot-Counting Machines In Arizona
April 24, 2022
Howard Fischer reports, Lawsuit seeks to ban ballot-counting machines in Arizona: Two Trump-endosed election denier Republicans seeking statewide office are asking a federal judge [United States District Court for the District of Arizona] to block the use of machines to tabulate the votes in Arizona in the 2022 election. The machines are unreliable because they
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
