Larry Bodine

Larry is an intelligent, articulate, and insightful commentator whose views are shaped by a combination of journalism, entrepreneurship, law practice, and leadership.‎ ✍ He is an experienced and well-known leader, having served as Chair of the LD18 Democrats, and President of the Democrats of Greater Tucson, a teacher at the UofA Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and Video Manager for Iskashitaa Refugee Network, ‎ ✍ A common-sense business leader, he operated a successful marketing consultancy for 20 years. He is skilled in fundraising, artificial intelligence, and online communications.‎ ✍He considers multiple viewpoints before forming an opinion. His ethos is the Boy Scout Law.‎ ✍ Larry is a lifelong writer, having worked as a seven-time award-winning journalist for the New York Daily News and as the author of 600 editorials for the Blog for Arizona.‎ ✍He is a graduate of Amherst College and Seton Hall Law School and has also attended the University of Munich in Germany.‎ ✍He is not all work and no play. Larry enjoys singing and playing the guitar, watching film noir, going on outings with his Portuguese Water Dog, weight training, and meeting his many friends for lattes at breakfast.‎ ‎** Scroll down to see my articles below. **

Show up Saturday at the Redistricting Commission Hearing in Tucson

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Republicans nationwide are gerrymandering voting districts to retain permanent control, and it’s happening here in Arizona. The AZ Independent Redistricting Commission’s public comment period is coming to a close soon. If you haven’t raised your voice yet, Democrats must do so next Saturday. The proposed legislative district map is a disservice to voters and to AZ’s … Read more

Tucson Mayor and Council will Invest $67M for Digital Literacy, Cyber Security and Affordable Housing

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“So, dream along with me,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero in her State of the City announcement. “Imagine the Tucson we want for ourselves, our kids, our grandkids, our next seven generations. We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world: blue skies, majestic mountains, heritage, and culture spanning thousands of years.” … Read more

AZ Sen. Leach Caught Red-Handed!

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Research conducted by a firm contracted by the Arizona Democratic Party uncovered evidence that Arizona Senator Vince Leach (LD 11), a Republican incumbent who is currently seeking reelection, has led a successful advocacy effort to ensure his place of residence is drawn into a safe Republican legislative district in the IRC’s draft legislative map. Independent Redistricting … Read more

Tucson’s Artisans Beyond Borders Helps Asylum Seekers at the Border

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Tens of thousands of asylum seekers who are stranded at the Mexican border face lives of desperation, daily violence, and poverty. To provide the asylum seekers with an income for their meager existence, Tucson’s Artisans Beyond Borders sells beautifully embroidered mantas, also known as servilletas through an Etsy shop. So far this year, 90,314 people … Read more

Rally for Redistricting Dec. 4th!

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Democrats have two weeks left to make a case for fair and competitive maps. The best bet is to attend the final public town hall in Tucson on Saturday, December 4, at 10 am. The location is the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel at the Tucson Airport. If you haven’t testified yet, you can take … Read more

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