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Democrats of Greater Tucson Springs to Life Online

Democrats of Greater Tucson (“DGT”) is the only weekly forum for Democrats in Arizona. With its in-person meetings shut down, DGT has sprung to life online with an engaging new website, an informative e-newsletter, podcasts and new webinars featuring candidates for local offices, including: Steve Diamond, Democrat running for Pima County Supervisor in District 4. … Read more

Richard Elias, Cat Ripley

We Miss You, Richard Elías

Democrats are shocked and saddened about the death of Richard Elias, Chairman of the Pima County Supervisors (shown above with PCDP Executive Director, Cat Ripley). He was an effective leader, a progressive Democrat and a good-natured man who made friends easily. He died at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He is sorely missed. Richard … Read more

GOP Supervisors Vote to Allow Coronavirus to Spread

Two GOP science-deniers on the Pima County Supervisors astonishingly voted against safety measures to protect residents from the pandemic. Republican Supervisors Steve Christy and Ally Miller in effect voted to let the deadly Cornonavirus spread. We are fortunate that the Democratic majority — Chairman Richard Elías, Supervisors Sharon Bronson and Ramon Valadez — voted in … Read more

If Coronavirus Doesn’t Defeat Trump, His Recession Will

The ruinous impact of the Coronavirus was clear to see when I checked my IRA. It had been at an all-time high for me until February 19, when the Trump Stock Market Crash began. This is money I’m planning to live on for the rest of my life. I’m certain that my 74 million fellow … Read more

Alma Hernandez at canvass

Biden Campaign Launches in Arizona

The very first canvassing event for Joe Biden launched yesterday in Tucson, with nearly two dozen diverse volunteers, young and old, eagerly knocking on doors. The Biden kickoff event was hosted by state Rep. Alma Hernandez and her sister Consuelo, who is running for Pima County Recorder. Biden campaign volunteers gathered in Mitchell Park in … Read more