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SUMMARY:Justice for All Initiative campaign: Our neighbors need us now
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/justice-for-all-initiative-campaign-our-neighbors-need-our-help/
LOCATION:El Rio Neighborhood Center\, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85745
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SUMMARY:A Discussion with Tucson Journalists: Working in an Age of Unprecedented Challenges
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Discussion with Tucson Journalists: Working in an Age of Unprecedented Challenges \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\n10:00AM – 11:30AM \n\n\n\nCoalition Space \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n“On Saturday\, June 6th Librarians for Information Integrity will host “A Discussion with Tucson Journalists: Working in an Age of Unprecedented Challenges”. \n\n\n\nThis event will comprise of a panel of three local journalists who will discuss the importance of local media in covering news in an age of Artificial Intelligence\, disinformation\, and a lack of funding\, amongst other pressing issues. \n\n\n\nTo join us in this discussion we have invited three esteemed journalists to make up the panel. David Lee\, News Director from Arizona Public Media\, Becky Pallack\, Operations Executive and co-founder of Arizona Luminaria\, and Dylan Smith\, editor and co-publisher at the Tucson Sentinel. \n\n\n\nThis should be a captivating and informative discussion that can enlighten attendees on the practices of journalism and the challenges it faces in the modern age. Anyone who loves the news and wants a better understanding and insight into the mechanisms and workings of modern journalism should come down to this event. \n\n\n\nThe moderated discussion will last approximately an hour\, leaving time at the end for the panel to take questions from the audience. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there for this unique and special event.” \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a0de634f56bd86e00b0e6bd \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: “Unprecedented Challenges”? I guess they mean President Donald Trump (R)\, I.C.E. raids & detention centers reminiscent of WWII\, and the ongoing wars.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/a-discussion-with-tucson-journalists-working-in-an-age-of-unprecedented-challenges/
LOCATION:The Coalition Space\, 311 E.7th St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705
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SUMMARY:TUSD Bd.member Jennifer Eckstrom campaign kickoff
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent by Jennifer Eckstrom \n\n\n\nJoJo’s Restaurant \n\n\n\nPublic  · Anyone on or off Facebook \n\n\n\n“Join me as I officially kick off my re-election campaign!” \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2314434452720172/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  Jennifer\, an incumbent elected in Nov. 2022\, is running for re-election on the TUSD Governing Board\, as is the other incumbent Val Romero. Four others have expressed interest in running\, and the filing deadline is July 6\, at 5 p.m.  These are non partisan positions and 2 are up for election in Nov. 2026.  \n\n\n\nJennifer is the former Mayor of South Tucson\, daughter of retired District 2 Pima County Supervisor Dan Eckstrom (D). She was also Chief of Staff for former District 2 Pima County Supervisor Ramon Valadez (D). \n\n\n\nJojo’s restaurant is the former La Cocina\, downtown.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tusd-bd-member-jennifer-eckstrom-campaign-kickoff/
LOCATION:Jojo’s restaurant\, 76 W. Washington St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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SUMMARY:Public Education town hall
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nReserve your seat at https://www.mobilize.us/trerhodesfortusd/event/952909/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“How do we save our public schools? \n\n\n\nJoin TUSD candidate Tre Rhodes\, Board member Jennifer Eckstrom\, Rep. Nancy Gutierrez\, and Arizona Save Our Schools for a community town hall on the future of public education in Arizona. We’ll discuss the challenges facing our public schools\, including school funding\, ESA vouchers\, declining enrollment\, and what these challenges mean for our students\, families\, and communities. \n\n\n\nThis will be a chance to hear from local leaders\, ask questions\, and learn how we can work together to protect and strengthen Arizona’s public schools.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: LD18 2-term Rep. Nancy Gutierrez is up for re-election\, as is 1-term TUSD Governing Board member Jennifer Eckstrom. Tre Rhodes is making his first bid for public office in a potential 6 way race. Filing petitions due July 6. \n\n\n\nReserve your seat at https://www.mobilize.us/trerhodesfortusd/event/952909/.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/public-education-town-hall/
LOCATION:Wilmot-Murphy library\, 320 S. Wilmot Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85711
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SUMMARY:LD23 Meet your Dem Neighbors & Community Leaders
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Democracy is strongest when neighbors know each other — and that starts right here in Legislative District 23.You’re invited to the LD23 Meet & Greet\, hosted by the Pima County Democratic Party & LD23 Democrats! This is a relaxed\, friendly event where you can:✅ Meet fellow Democrats & local elected officials in your area✅ Learn how to get involved with your LD and County Party committees✅ Find out where your energy and talents are needed mostWhether you’re a seasoned activist or just starting to get involved\, this is the perfect place to connect\, ask questions\, and find your role in building a stronger Democratic Party right here in Pima County.”\n\n\n\nClick Here to RSVP!
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ld23-meet-your-dem-neighbors-community-leaders/
LOCATION:Little Mexico Steakhouse\, 2851 W. Valencia Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85746
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