Bob Olsen has dedicated his life to serving others. For most of his adult life, he has been either a member of the military, a police officer, a firefighter, or an attorney. Now, he would like to be the next House Representative from Arizona Congressional District (CD) Eight. Currently, arch-conservative and Trump enabler Debbie Lesko … Read more
The traditional Independence Day speech that American presidents give is based upon our national motto: E Pluribus Unum, Latin for “Out of many, one.” It is a day we traditionally celebrate immigrants being sworn in as new American citizens and becoming part of the great American melting pot (Schoolhouse Rock version). We celebrate what makes … Read more
NBC News reports Appeals court rules funding for Trump border wall construction ‘unlawful’: The Trump administration does not have the authority to use military funding to pay for construction of a border wall, a federal appeals court panel ruled on Friday. In a 2-1 ruling, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel found that … Read more
One week after its surprising DACA ruling, the Supreme Court today proved that its sympathies for immigrants seeking better lives are still limited. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern, legal analysts for Slate explain, The Supreme Court Doesn’t See Asylum-Seekers as People (excerpt): In a 7–2 ruling, the justices approved the Trump administration’s draconian interpretation … Read more
Democrats of Greater Tucson meets every Monday at Noon via Zoom. Visit the EVENTS page to see our upcoming speaker. Click the title to see the video. Kim Challender, Candidate for Pima County Recorder, June 22, 2020 meeting. JoAnna Mendoza, Candidate for AZ Senate in LD1, June 15, 2020 meeting. Chris Nanos for Sheriff, June 8, … Read more