Michael Bryan

Michael founded BlogForArizona.net as the Howard Dean presidential campaign blog for Arizona in 2003, and has been blogging ever since. The Blog is now coming up on 20 years of continuous publication, a major achievement for any political blog, which usually have the life-spans of mayflies. Michael is an attorney living in Tucson with his wife Lauren. In 2008, Michael remade BlogForArizona into a collaborative project. Michael is now but one of the contributors to the blog and provides editorial and publishing direction in consultation with the Board of Directors and the other authors. If you want to keep up with the latest Arizona and National political news in an entertaining quick hit of news and opinion, check out the BlogForArizona twitter feed, which Mike largely curates and writes. Michael is also an AAPC member who occassionally consults on political campaigns, strategy and communications.

Of Fascists Fucking Around and Finding Out

January 20, 2026January 19, 2026 by Michael Bryan

I realize now that I have been remiss in not sharing here my genuine and honest thoughts about what is happening in this country right now. I’ve held back some of my thoughts that I have shared privately, but haven’t put to page. It took Kim’s post yesterday, Watching Is Not Prevention, and reader reaction, … Read more

An AI Experiment: The SCAM Act’s Role in Trump’s Attack on Immigrants and Rep. Eli Crane

January 18, 2026January 17, 2026 by Michael Bryan

I’m trying a new post methodology here on the blog today and would love your feedback on whether you think it provides value. I have recently used AI tools, specifically Perplexity.ai, for some purposes here on the blog and have always disclosed when doing so; this time, I’m including my initial AI research process into … Read more

Rep. Juan Ciscomani Stole Your Obamacare Plan!

January 28, 2026January 15, 2026 by Michael Bryan

Juan goes on a podcast and spreads misinformation. Just another day in CD6. Juan lies as easily as he breathes; its a job requirement for any MAGA Member of Congress in these Trumpy days. To save you the pain of listening to said lies, we can sum up Juan’s excuses for voting against a three … Read more

Senator Mark Kelly Strikes Back at the Trump Regime in Federal Court

January 13, 2026January 12, 2026 by Michael Bryan

Senator Kelly has filed a Federal lawsuit against the DoD and Secretary Pete Hegseth for violating his Due Process rights, his First Amendment right to free speech, his immunity under the Congressional Speech and Debate Clause, the Separation of Powers embedded in our Constitution, and the Administrative Proceedures Act. Having reviewed the complaint, I conclude … Read more

Remember Jan6 Attack on Democracy with the Law Officers Who Were There

January 6, 2026 by Michael Bryan

I think the best way to memorialize this 5th anniversary of the most shameful assault on our democracy since the Civil War is to view it through the eyes of the police officers who experienced it. NPR has given us that opportunity: https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/01/05/g-s1-103118/jan6-trump-capitol-police-officers-bodycam-footage-video?jwsource=cl I encourage you to watch and to comment.