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. **

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

Video & Transcript: Chris Mathis, Candidate for LD 9 State House at Democrats of Greater Tucson

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Watch the video with a word-by-word transcript! Try it out. Article by Maria Parsons Chris Mathis, a candidate for the open house seat in Legislative District 9, spoke about reproductive rights, voting rights, water resources, and the chronic underfunding of education, and the ongoing Republican assault on our public education system. He spoke at the … Read more

President Biden Invites Mayor Romero to Signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan at the White House

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At the invitation of President Biden, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will be participating in the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House scheduled for Monday at 1:00 pm MST (3:00 pm EST). Mayor Romero has been one of the strongest proponents among  U.S. mayors for the passage of this sweeping infrastructure package. The … Read more

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