If I Were Advising Biden, I’d Tell Him To…

In this episode of the John C. Scott political forum, broadcast on January 22, 2022, I describe what I would advise Biden to do, now that the Build Back Better agenda has been blocked. You’ll also hear how you can activate yourself with Democrats of Greater Tucson. Larry Bodine: If there ever was a time to … Read more

Fight Back Against Anti-Voter Bills in the AZ Legislature

Right-wing state legislators are attacking our freedom to vote. Already, they have proposed nearly 100 voter suppression bills, and 16 of them will be heard in committees this week. Republican legislators fear losing their one-vote majority in both legislative chambers, and they are working overtime to jam through ever more extreme legislation. It is within … Read more

Pima Sheriff Nanos Fires 22 Anti-Vaxxer Officers

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos terminated 22 Sheriff’s Officers yesterday, many of whom worked at the jail, because they refused a County requirement to get the Covid vaccine. The Pima County Supervisors passed a vaccine mandate on October 19 for all employees. At that time, 158 corrections officers — about 40% of the staff — … Read more

Pew Research: 10 Big Trends in America in 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, here are some of Pew Research Center’s most striking research findings from the past year, according to research analyst Katherine Schaeffer. The 10 findings cover subjects ranging from extreme weather to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing demographic shifts in the United States. And they represent just a small slice … Read more

Senator Sinema Takes Credit for Biden Accomplishments, Most of Which She Blocked

In a galling year-end video, Senator Kyrsten Sinema recounts her accomplishments in 2021, taking credit for the Biden Build Back Better agenda, which she actively sabotaged. Sinema is noticeably dressed-up for a grown-up audience, abandoning purple hair, skin-tight dresses, and “fuck off” ring. She takes credit for Katie Hobbs’ work as Arizona Secretary of State, … Read more