Larry Bodine 
Following are the remarks of Pima Attorney Laura Conover, who spoke at the July 16, 2023, gun violence prevention rally at Tucson’s Jan. 8 Memorial. Our local story in Tucson has continued. Unfortunately, in 2020 Covid brought so many things, including a terrible increase in gun violence and a homicide spike. By the time I … Read more
MoveOn, the progressive advocacy group, has put MAGA Congressman Juan Ciscomaga (Ciscomani to Republicans) in its crosshairs. It branded the Congressional District 6 freshman a member of the right-wing “Complicit Caucus.” “There is no such thing as a Republican moderate anymore. There are either Republicanswho boast of their MAGA extremism or those who try to … Read more
Ruben Gallego, the Democratic candidate for US Senate, said he has found “Republican Kryptonite,” speaking at the new Pima County Democratic Party Headquarters on Speedway Blvd. in Tucson. He was joined by Democrat Kirsten Engel, who is running for Congress in CD6. “I really encourage everyone to talk about water. Talk about how Democrats know … Read more
“The only people who should have guns are policemen. When I was growing up as a young kid, my mom wouldn’t let us have a BB gun.” “I am so adamant against guns. I don’t know what to tell you, but that’s just my belief,” Sheriff Chris Nanos said yesterday at a meeting of Democrats … Read more
US Senator Mark Kelly dramatically changed his tone in a recent letter to constituents. Instead of standard reports about laws he helped pass, he blasts Kari Lake as delusional, dangerous and a demagogue. I am pleased to see his new stance because he’s right. This pugnacious approach is what I expect from a fighter pilot … Read more