Nelson Morgan 
I no longer know what “middle of the road” means.
What is the “middle” between fascism and democracy?
Or between “feeding the hungry” and “letting them starve”? Would it be to give them bread and water?
How about between war and peace?
Or between having free and fair elections, and not having them?
[This article was co-written with retired attorney Jay Simpson.]Arizona is unlikely to follow Texas in its mid-decade redistricting (the latter is now in the courts), particularly since our Republican-dominated legislature must contend with a Democratic governor. Our state’s approach to setting district maps is better than some others, but it could be improved further, reducing the … Read more
[Co-written with LD27 AZ house candidate Deborah Howard] Will health care be available only to some of us? Resolution of the government shutdown will determine this. As we write this, the Trump Administration and Republican Congressional leaders have shut down the federal government. Today, October 27, we’re on Day 27. Given that the Republicans in … Read more
Yesterday, there were “No Kings” rallies all over the country, including quite a few in Arizona. While the mood was positive (and often festive), the message was clear – we want to retain a democracy and not fall into autocracy. I think that most people understand that message, including the historical context – after all, that … Read more
I’m not much of a “pep rally” person. When everyone around me is chanting the same catch phrases in support of “our team”, I feel a little uncomfortable. I know that collective action is very important, but I’m happiest “doing my own thing.” I also tend to be skeptical of loud affirmations of patriotism. I’m … Read more