Juan is happy, but farmers are angry, the faithful are dismayed, kids may go hungry. (Photo credits (l to r): Ciscomani Facebook page, The Financial Times, Catholicreporter.com, Livenowfox.com) The House of Representatives, for the first time in several years, passed a five-year comprehensive Farm Bill last week (it had been, very Congresslike, kicking the can … Read more
Three candidates seeking to shape the future of public education in Southern Arizona spoke at a Tucson education town hall yesterday to warn that declining enrollment, chronic underfunding, and Arizona’s runaway voucher program are pushing Tucson Unified School District toward difficult decisions, including possible school closures. Key Takeaways 1. TUSD leaders say Arizona’s ESA voucher … Read more
Another example that Trump’s New American Golden Age does not include any of us. The New York Times reported on June 1, 2026, that the Trump Regime has finalized wording to mandate that only people whose “medical conditions must ‘significantly impair’ their ability to meet the work requirement” for Medicaid. According to the reporting, potentially … Read more
Future Democratic Congresswoman JoAnna Mendoza delivered a forceful defense of democracy, warning that the United States faces one of the most consequential moments in its history and urging supporters to mobilize against growing threats to truth, accountability and democratic institutions. She spoke before 200 enthusiastic Democrats at the annual Udall Dinner on May 30 in … Read more
The word for the political season at the Arizona State Capitol for Democrats in the Executive Tower and Legislative Chambers is affordability. Governor Hobbs is running for re-election, touting in part the programs she has overseen that have made life more affordable for Arizonans. Legislative Democrats, led by leaders Priya Sundareshan and Oscar De Los … Read more