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By Patrick Diehl On May Day this year, the hyperbillionaire Charles Koch gave a little speech as he accepted anaward from the libertarian Cato Institute, which he cofounded back in 1977. In his speech, he deplored the “mess we are [in] today.” Entirely missing from his speech, it appears, was any acknowledgement of his significantcontribution … Read more
Community Demands Juan Ciscomani Vote NO on “Big UGLY Budget Bill.” Photo by Kathleen Dreier Local politics gained an inspirational jolt of productive energy during an enthusiastically received town hall in Tucson on Saturday, June 21st. A respectful, vibrantly engaged audience demonstrated strong civic unity in a diverse gathering of highly motivated constituents who share … Read more
By Russell Lowes, Research Director, SafeEnergyAnalyst.org As the climate crisis accelerates, some policymakers are dusting off an old idea they claim is new: nuclear power. With headlines touting “advanced reactors” and “small modular reactors” designs, nuclear is being rebranded as a climate solution. But behind the shiny packaging lies the same flawed technology: nuclear remains … Read more
Kären Gleason is coauthor of this article. Instead of responding with horror at the sight of US troops in our cities, let’s cut the crap and talk about where this is all headed in Trump’s America. Let’s “Paint the Picture” of what our country will look like after Trump deports most of our immigrants, documented … Read more
by Ruben Gallego The tax package that House Republicans passed last month threatens food assistance, healthcare, jobs, and energy prices in Arizona. All to give tax cuts to billionaires. This plan would take our state backward. Here’s what’s at stake: Republicans’ Nutrition Plan I was a free lunch kid. That tray meant my mom could breathe a … Read more