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 leader, having served as Chair of the LD18 Democrats, and President of the Democrats of Greater Tucson, a teacher at the UA 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 articles 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, hiking Tucson's beautiful trails, going on outings with his Portuguese Water Dog, weight training, and meeting his many friends for breakfast.‎ ‎** Scroll down to see my articles below. **

Why Are You Still Driving a Gas-Powered Car?

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I asked myself that question when my 2011 Subaru Forester turned over 100,000 miles. The vehicle squeaked and creaked and got 24 miles per gallon. At the current average price of $3.50 in Tucson, it would cost me $60 to fill the tank. So I happily sold it. As a replacement, I got a 2021 … Read more

Arizona Democratic Party HQ to Consider Going Green

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The Arizona Democratic Party recently purchased a new headquarters property, and its Environmental Council is pushing to install solar panels, storage technology, and electric vehicle charging at ADP Headquarters. The HQ at 2910 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012, is open Sunday through Friday. The Environmental Council resolution states: Whereas, Arizona is on the front … Read more

Alec Holds 2-day Voter Suppression “Academy” with Dark Money Group

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ALEC held another two-day voter suppression “academy” with the dark money group “Honest Elections Project” proceeding its December 1-3, 2021, meeting, according to the Center for Media and Democracy (CMD). CMD obtained an invitation to the secretive, anti-voter cabal, according to David Armiak, research director for CMD. ALEC is a forum where corporate lobbyists and … Read more

Katie Hobbs’ Sincere Apology May Revitalize Her Campaign for Governor

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Secretary of State Katie Hobbs released an impassioned video on Twitter today apologizing for her initial response to a court ruling that a state Senate lawyer was discriminated against when the lawyer was fired. Hobbs was wrongfully blamed for the firing even though she did not set the lawyer’s pay, nor her conditions of employment, … Read more

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