Larry Bodine 
In a ceremony that made me want to vomit, Trump gave the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, who was notorious for making highly inflammatory, racist, bigoted, antisemitic statements and hostile comments related to gender, religion, and LGBTQ+ rights. Trump hailed Kirk as a “fearless warrior for liberty, a beloved leader.” But Kirk’s own words … Read more
Selena Barajas is blazing a new trail as the first woman elected to represent Ward Five on the city council. Her commitment to youth engagement is rapidly setting a new standard for public service in southern Arizona. Republicans did not field a primary candidate in Ward 5, and she will take office on November 4, … Read more
In a contract quietly awarded earlier this year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) purchased a fleet of vehicles equipped with cell‑site simulators — devices that work as cellphone towers to intercept and track phones in their vicinity. ICE has used the surveillance technology to locate, arrest, and deport undocumented immigrants in the US in … Read more
MAGA crotch-grabber Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has resorted to emails to conservatives about “aliens” in a desperate attempt to raise funds for her re-election campaign. The email contains a link to a website that asks, “Are aliens real?!” and asks supporters to donate money to Boebert for Congress. Democratic analyst Andy Boian called the email a sign … Read more
Rahel Hehn, the President of the University of Arizona College Democrats, has been busy since classes started, hosting elected US Senator Ruben Gallego and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva, all while mobilizing students to vote. During the special election for US House District 7, Hehn commented on and participated in events supporting Grijalva, focusing on issues such … Read more