Dianne Post

Dianne Post graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1969 with a BA in correctional administration, from California State University, San Jose in 1973 with an MS in psychology, and from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1979 with a J.D. She has worked in fields, in factories, in stores, and in a trucking company – the only thing she never did was waitressing, though she was a bartender! As a lawyer, she represented battered women and children for 18 years and then moved to international human rights doing gender-based violence work and representing the Roma to the current day. She was active in the LGBT movement for years until they lost their way. She is currently facilitator for the Central AZ National Lawyers Guild, treasurer for Central Phoenix Inez Casiano NOW, facilitator for Arizona Justice Alliance, legislative liaison for State NOW, and on the ERA Task Force AZ board. In her spare time, she grows organic vegetables and reads.

Community Reinvestment Act – Let’s Make it Work

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The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was passed in 1977 under President Jimmy Carter to end racially discriminatory practices in real estate and lending including redlining that was outlawed by the 1968 Fair Housing Act. Unfortunately, the practices prohibited by both federal laws are still occurring.   After 25 years, the CRA rules have been updated.  With the … Read more

Policing Pregnant Women

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The Pregnancy Justice organization (formerly National Advocates for Pregnant Women) released their updated report on the criminalization of pregnant women in September.  Kavattur, Purvaja S, et al. (Somjen Frazer, Abby El- Shafei, Kayt Tiskus, Laura Laderman, Lindsey Hull, Fikayo Walter-Johnson, Dana Sussman, and Lynn M. Paltrow) The Rise of Pregnancy Criminalization: A Pregnancy Justice Report, New … Read more

Don’t shoplift in Avondale.  The penalty is death. 

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On February 21, 2023, an unknown person was accused of shoplifting unknown property of unknown value at the Dollar Tree. In response, the Avondale police murdered a 17-year-old Black teenager.  A police officer found him walking on a dead-end dirt path in a desert area near the river bottom.  The officer never told him why he was … Read more

UN Report: Evidence of Extreme Racism in the US

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A United Nations panel visited six America cities and found that the U.S. is plagued by systemic racism and racial discrimination by law enforcement. They are a direct legacy of slavery and such racism dates to the founding of the country. They encourage the U.S. to focus on some soul searching that includes truth, justice, … Read more

VOTE NO ON #1:  PHOENIX SPECIAL BOND ELECTION NOV. 7

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I never saw a bond election I didn’t like – until now.  For the Nov. 7 special election in Phoenix, Question 2 is to fund libraries, parks, and historic preservation. Question 3 is to fund education, economic development, arts and culture, and reduce waste. Question 4 is to fund affordable housing and senior centers. All good … Read more