Education

Trump’s Fascist White Nationalist Fourth of July Came Complete with Homage to the Confederacy, Red Scare Tactics, and Nazis on the Street

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Everything about Donald Trump and his White Nationalist MAGA Fascist Republican Movement is about turning the clock back to the Pre-Progressive Era, a Gilded Age where the rich ran the political and economic show, immigration quotas were stringent, senators were not elected by the people, women and minorities had little to no enforceable civil rights, … Read more

LD 20 State Representative Alma Hernandez Would Like to Graduate to the State Senate in 2026

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Barrio Santa Rosa Resident and a four-term State House Representative who has delivered results for her constituents, Alma Hernandez would like to become Arizona Legislative District 20’s next State Senator.  If elected, she vows to bring her legislative experience and public policy knowledge to work for: Representative Hernandez graciously met with Blog for Arizona to … Read more

On Trump’s Divisive Mount Rushmore Address, Bill Clinton asks “What Kind of Patriotism Are We Getting”

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A day after Donald Trump’s mainly divisive, power-grabbing, and McCarthyite-toned Mount Rushmore Address to honor the 250th Anniversary of the United States ‘independence, former President Bill Clinton went on social media and recorded the below response, asking, “What kind of patriotism are we getting” from the 47th occupant of the Oval Office. A must-watch and … Read more

TUSD Should Convert Vacant Properties into Affordable Housing

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As an older brother to two current TUSD students, I fear that the district that gave me the foundational academic experience and crucial resources I needed to become a first-generation college student may not be able to do the same for my siblings and other TUSD students. A looming cloud of budget deficits and financial … Read more

Despite Enrollment Losses, TUSD President Eckstrom Outlines Gains for its 39,000 Students

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Tucson Unified School District Board President Jennifer Eckstrom is seeking another term to focus on district gains, student services and the need to change public perceptions of Tucson’s second-largest school system. Looking ahead, Eckstrom said her priorities include boosting literacy, math achievement, strong partnerships with local tribes, flexible paths to graduation and reduced screen time … Read more