How to Get Active in Local Democratic Politics

Click the arrow to play the recording (11 minutes). KVOI Radio broadcaster John C. Scott was distraught about Trump’s crazy remarks at a recent rally in Michigan. He invited me on his show to talk about what a person could do in the face of this preposterous bloviating, the bombastic bluster and the fact-free harangue. … Read more

Record Democratic Turnout for St. Patrick’s Day Event

A record number of Democratic Activists turned out for the annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser and party in Tucson, to hear our elected officials in LD9 and LD10, and to cheer candidates for office. US Senate candidate Mark Kelly, a former astronuat. US Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick. State Senator Victoria Steele of LD9 State Rep. Randy … Read more

Pima GOP’s David Eppihimer Called Out for ‘Racism’ and ‘Sexism’

Above: David Eppihimer, chairman of the Pima County GOP. A longstanding minority member of the Pima County GOP has resigned, charging that she was forced out by the “racist” and “sexist” words and actions of party Chairman David Eppiheimer. Kuuleme T. Stephens, a member of the Pima GOP Executive Committee and the Minority Outreach Committee, … Read more

One Year After Parkland School Shootings, Tucson Schools are Prepared Against an Active Shooter

One year ago today, a disturbed 19-year old walked into Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL and murdered 17 high school students and injured 17. A cascade of police errors, a principal who was indifferent to safety and confusion among hall monitors made the slaughter possible. In contrast, Tuscon schools today are intently prepared to … Read more