Local Educators and Activists Gather at an AEA-ADLCC Sponsored Roundtable and Offer Solutions to the Plight of Arizona’s Teachers and Public Schools
Before the recent revelations that Arizona, according to Consumer Affairs, is fifty first in public education spending and that unlike public schools, holders of Empowerment Scholarship Account holders were permitted to hog in $360 million from last year’s allotments without spending one penny on 2023/24 educational expenses, local Legislators and Activists gathered to discuss advancing Public … Read more
Arizona Women for Harris React to the Harris-Oprah Virtual Rally
Joy, optimism, awe, and sadness were the emotions expressed by the guests who filled the living room and outdoor pool area of Marlene Galan Wood’s house in Phoenix this evening as members of the Arizona Women for Harris Coalition watched the Harris-Oprah Virtual Unite for America Rally. Just before the event occurred, Ms. Woods reminded … Read more
The Third Reconstruction and the Battle of the Alphabet: KKK, NAACP, MLK, DEI, CRT, BLM
Before we can talk about the Third Reconstruction, we must remember the First and Second Reconstructions. The First Reconstruction The 1866 Massacre in Memphis, TN galvanized a Republican party much different from today’s GOP to pass the Reconstruction Acts that ended slavery, defined the formerly enslaved as citizens of the United States, and established provisions … Read more
Volk and McLean Release New Ads Touting What They Are Fighting For in LD 17
Who wins this November in Arizona Legislative District (LD) 17 could well determine which political party controls one or both houses of the State Legislature. Democrats Kevin Volk and John McLean are running to potentially capture these politically game changing seats. To accomplish that end, both candidates released new 30 second ads today. In the … Read more
CEBV Guide to the Arizona propositions on the 2024 General Election ballot
Civic Engagement Beyond Voting has just posted this info on the AZ ballot propositions for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election. Basically they say vote NO on all, except Prop. 139 Arizona Abortion Access: “Summary. The Arizona Abortion Access Act would restore the rights that generations of women had under Roe v. Wade by amending the state Constitution … Read more
Kirsten Engel for US Congress (CD6) Vows to Fight Extremism
Fifty days before the election, US Congress candidate Kirsten Engel (CD6) called on Arizonans to reject her extremist opponent and vote instead for abortion rights, jobs that pay well, fighting corporate farm water waste, and a secure border. “We are fighting this race, up and down the ballot, against extremists. We are fighting for everyday … Read more
Maricopa Sheriff Nominee Tyler Kamp Condemns Jerry Sheridan for Saying He Would Disobey a Federal Judge’s Order
What is it with MAGA candidates like Donald Trump and Jerry Sheridan that do not think the law applies to them? In a debate last week with his Democratic opponent, Tyler Kamp, Mr. Sheridan, a one time chief deputy for Joe Arpaio and a failed candidate for Sheriff in 2020 who is on the Brady … Read more
Stanton and Bennet: If the Harris/Walz Ticket Wins Maricopa County, They Win Arizona
At a Chandler House Party for Very Enthusiastic Harris/Walz Supporters on September 13, 2024, both Arizona House Representative Greg Stanton and Colorado Senator Michael Bennet implored the attendees to work their hardest to propel high voter turnout in Maricopa County, telling them as Maricopa County goes, so does the rest of the Grand Canyon state. … Read more
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