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
Some pictures and videos from No Kings Marches Across Arizona. Photos from Kris Mayes, Yassamin Ansari, Priya Sundareshan, Adelita Grijalva, Greg Stanton, AZ 12 Democrats, and my mother, Jo Gordon.
Every time Trump steamrolls another norm, somebody in your feed chirps, “That’s illegal! He can’t do that!” Cute. But legality stopped mattering the moment the referees joined his team. We keep quoting statutes like they’re Harry Potter spells. Posse Comitatus! Habeas Corpus! Checks and Balances! None of it works once those in charge decide rules … Read more
Over the last few days, recent revelations in Arizona and across the country reaffirmed what everyone with a sense of decency and sanity already knew. MAGA Republicans, inspired by their leader, the American Duce Wannabe-Twice Impeached-34 Time Convicted Felon, have continually demonstrated with their words and social media posts that they are the party of … Read more
