Pamela Powers

Long-time blogger and political activist, Pamela Powers holds a masters’ degree in public health from the University of Arizona and a bachelors’ degree in journalism from the Ohio State University. She has worked for many years in communications and public relations. Powers stepped down from her position as the managing editor of the American Journal of Medicine to serve Legislative District 9 in the Arizona House. Powers won her seat in November 2016 and won her re-election bid in 2018. She continues to work part-time social media editor for the journal. In addition to Blog for Arizona, she writes her own blog, The The Tucson Progressive and has contributed political stories to the Huffington Post. Powers Hannley is co-director of Arizonans for a New Economy, Arizona’s public banking initiative. Political website: PowersForThePeople.net Facebook Page: Pamela Powers Hannley for House Tucson Progressive on Facebook: Tucson Progressive Twitter handle: @p2hannley Instagram: p2hannley

Tucson Modernism Week: Nov 9-11

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  by Pamela Powers Hannley The Tucson Historic Preservation Association is sponsoring Tucson Modernism Weekend which begins this evening with a reception at the Chase Bank on Broadway (pictured here) and continues throughout the weekend with lectures, a car show, a mid-century modern style show, a pricey Mad Men cocktail party on Saturday night, and much … Read more

Pima Dems HQ buzzing with volunteer activity on Election Day

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by Pamela Powers Hannley Chasing ballots is the order of the day today at the Pima County Democratic Party Headquarters. In 2008, the HQ was hoppin' with people making phone calls, but I think today was even busier than that historic day. I'd estimate there were at least 50-60 people making phone calls + who … Read more

Chris Rock urges white voters to vote for a ‘white guy you can trust’– Barack Obama (video)

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by Pamela Powers Hannley

These days, there is a poll for every statistic you want to promote. Some polls have shown that undecided white men– unlike women, blacks, gays, Latinos, and those elite smart people– are leaning toward Mitt Romney for president.

Comedian Chris Rock has recorded a special message for those undecided white folks. See the video after the jump.

Founding Fathers campaign for democracy in Tucson

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by Pamela Powers Hannley Who knew that Thomas Jefferson and his cross-dressing pal would be at the All Souls Procession in Tucson night last ? Where were these big thinkers from the 18th century spotted? At The Congress, of course.  They fought for our right to vote… so do it!