New Maricopa County Democratic Party HQ: Rising Like a Phoenix

  In this episode, we cover a celebration and new beginning for the Maricopa County Democratic Party (MCDP). Recently, an overflow crowd of 300-plus supporters, candidates, and elected officials attended the grand opening of MCDP’s new headquarters. We captured sound bites from almost a dozen attendees about what the event signified for Maricopa Democrats going … Read more

Final Act for AZ Redistricting: Your Engagement is Critical

It’s the two-minute warning! Do or die for the opportunity to turn AZ Blue in 2022. We must engage in the final act of the AZ Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) — in these last few weeks — to fight for fair and competitive Congressional and Legislative districts. Deborah Howard is back to implore us to … Read more

Grant Woods: A Political Life for Our “Times”

Some people and politicians are recognized for being “ahead of their times.” Others for being “of their times,” meaning, their beliefs are foundational to a current movement or the catalyst others follow going forward. Grant Woods was both. He gave us a legacy in protecting democracy, if we have the wisdom and courage to follow … Read more

Gov. Ducey Risks Children’s Lives for Political Points

By slipping into the state budget a ban on school mask mandates, our lame-duck Governor made a down payment to his political future at the expense of our school children’s health – knowing he would not face Arizona voters again. He was appeasing the right-wing GOP party and anti-truth primary voters in the Iowa caucuses … Read more