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SUMMARY:Activist author Cherrie Moraga at PCC luncheon
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nUPDATE: New speaker at this luncheon\, no longer Dolores Huerta.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nUniversity Park Marriott \n\n\n\nTucson\, Arizona \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nDear Friends/Amistades of PCC’s Ethnic\, Gender\, Transborder Studies & Sociology (EGTSS) Dept.\, \n\n\n\n“Due to recent\, nationally publicized events\, we have had a change of keynote speakers for the Raquel Rubio Goldsmith Lecture/Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon.  We are excited and proud to announce our new speaker is literary icon\, Cherríe Moraga. \n\n\n\nCherríe Moraga is a highly acclaimed and internationally known Chicana/Mexican American feminist lesbian writer\, poet\, essayist\, playwright\, and cultural activist. She broke onto the national writing scene in 1981 with the landmark text\, This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color\, co-edited with another famed Chicana writer\, Gloria Anzaldúa. The text was adopted quickly onto reading lists of Ethnic and Gender Studies programs at universities and colleges across the country and has entered the canon. Her work is also widely used in English\, Writing\, Theater\, and Humanities programs. She has published numerous books and collections\, for which she has won many prestigious awards (please see bios\, below)\, all of which makes her one of the most influential Chicana thinkers and cultural workers today. Throughout her work\, Cherríe Moraga thinks critically about how race/ethnicity\, class\, gender\, and sexuality intersect and interact with each other to critique systems of oppression and to advocate for social justice\, el mero mole of the EGTSS Department and our courses.  By accepting our invitation\, we are deeply honored by her solidarity toward our students\, our community\, and Dolores Huerta. We look forward to collectively welcoming Cherríe to our College and our city. \n\n\n\nBios \n\n\n\nhttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/cherrie-moraga \n\n\n\n\nCherríe Moraga\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to attend. Contribute to student success\, become a co-sponsor! \n\n\n\nThank you to our Co-Sponsors for their continued support!!! \n\n\n\nChris & Pat Rubio Goldsmith \n\n\n\nOffice of the Vice President\, Desert Vista Campus\, PCC \n\n\n\nFrancisca James Hernández\, Ph.D. | she/ella \n\n\n\nHead\, Dept. of Ethnic\, Gender & Transborder Studies/Sociology (EGTSS) \n\n\n\nFaculty\, Anthropology & Mexican American Studies \n\n\n\nDowntown Campus\, Pima Community College \n\n\n\nDonate to student scholarships at: pimafoundation.org/EGTS \n\n\n\n“¡Sí\, se puede!”   \n\n\n\nResearch Associate\, Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW)\, University of AZ \n\n\n\nsirow.arizona.edu/people/francisca-james-hernandez \n\n\n\nCo-editor\, Chicana Studies: An Introduction (www.kendallhunt.com/solorzano) \n\n\n\nIndividual tickets are $125\, student tickets $75.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/activist-dolores-huerta-at-pcc-luncheon/
LOCATION:Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel\, 880 E. 2nd St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719
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SUMMARY:LD 17 Come to our Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLD17 Cabaret\n\n\n\n“Join LD17 Democrats for our annual Cabaret\, a lively celebration of music and comedy featuring local legends David Fitzsimmons and Cat Ripley. The show takes place Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 at Unscrewed Theater\, with doors opening at 5:30 PM. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment while supporting LD17’s work in our community. Tickets are $75.” \n\n\n\nhttps://www.ld17azdemocrats.org/cabaret?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ2VwJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmQ3BKQTBqNkRRVFNwSzBZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhCc1ubH–7AhR_ZUr0bPVlOXLAsECb4Dvayk6gPmKGq6TacGRGeZYQ8-rHh_aem_F7us853JVgEduzo9DDuAnw
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ld17-come-to-our-cabaret/
LOCATION:Unscrewed Theater\, 4500 E. Speedway Blvd\,\, Tucson\, 85712
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SUMMARY:Gabby Giffords Gala
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this incredible event! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gg-gala-2026 \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s Note: Gabby was 5 year congresswoman in CD8\, survived Tucson mass  shooting on Jan. 8\, 2011. Her husband Astronaut Captain Mark Kelly was elected US Senator in Nov.  2020\, re-elected Nov. 2022.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/gabby-gifford-gala/
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SUMMARY:Democratic Az Superintendent of Public Instruction candidates debate
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nAz Citizens Clean Elections Commission debate for 3 Dems running for Az Superintendent of Public Instruction in the July 21 Primary. Winner will face off in Nov. 3rd General Election with winner of Republican primary\, either incumbent Supe Tom Horne or Az Treasurer Kimberly Yee. Dem candidates are all political newcomers. \n\n\n\nDr. Michael Butts\, https://www.electmdb.com/ \n\n\n\nBrett Newby\, https://www.brettnewby.com/ \n\n\n\nDr. Teresa Ruiz\, https://www.drruizforarizona.com/ \n\n\n\nDr. Michael Butts\n\n\n\nBrett Newby\n\n\n\nDr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/democratic-az-superintendent-of-public-instruction-candidates-debate/
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SUMMARY:Democratic LD 20 Senate & House candidates debate
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger  \n\n\n\nAz Citizens Clean Elections debate for LD20 prior to July 21 primary. No Republicans running in LD 20 so the winners for both Senate and House seats will be decided in the Primary. \n\n\n\n2 Dem challengers for open LD 20 Senate seat. (Senator Sally Gonzales is termed out\, running for House seat. )Alma Hernandez\, House Rep.\, sister to LD 21 House Rep. Consuelo Hernandez\, brother is former House Rep. Daniel Hernandez\, https://www.almaforarizona.org/about_alma \n\n\n\nRocque Perez\, former Tucson Ward 5 Councilmember in 2025\, https://www.rocqueperez.com/ \n\n\n\nLD 20 House Rep. Alma Hernandez\n\n\n\nRocque Perez\n\n\n\n______________ \n\n\n\n4 way Dem primary in LD20 for 2 House seats.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGenoveva Diaz\, political newcomer\, https://diazforarizona.com/ \n\n\n\nSally Gonzales\, Senator\, https://www.facebook.com/AZStateHouse \n\n\n\nBen Koehler\, political newcomer\, https://benforaz.com/ \n\n\n\nBetty Villegas\, incumbent\, https://www.bettyvillegasaz.com/ \n\n\n\nGenoveva Diaz\n\n\n\nLD 20 Senator Sally Gonzales\n\n\n\nBen Koehler\n\n\n\nLD 20 House Rep. Betty Villegas\n\n\n\nhttps://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/democratic-ld-20-senate-house-candidates-debate/
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SUMMARY:Secular AZ talk - "Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right"
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Laura Field: Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right\n\n\n\nMay 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmWebinar \n\n\n\n“Please join us on May 15 at noon (AZT) as we welcome Dr. Laura Field to discuss her new book Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right. \n\n\n\nRegister for this virtual presentation \n\n\n\nDonald Trump is not a big thinker\, but his 2016 presidential victory presented a grand opportunity for people who are\, and it set off a radicalization and reconfiguration of the American conservative intellectual world. In Furious Minds\, Laura Field chronicles the rise of the New Right—the network of academics\, public intellectuals\, and influencers who provide ideological fuel to Trumpism\, and to Vice President JD Vance. Perhaps above all else\, the MAGA New Right is engaged in a vast culture war against modern liberal pluralism. Field will discuss what inspired her to write the book and provide an overview of the ideological radicalization that is shaping contemporary politics in American and around the world. \n\n\n\nLaura K. Field is an associate with the Illiberalism Studies Program at George Washington University\, a nonresident fellow at the Brookings Institution\, and visiting scholar in residence at American University. A political theorist by training\, she holds a PhD in government from the University of Texas at Austin\, and has held faculty positions at Rhodes College in Memphis\, Georgetown University\, and American University in Washington\, DC. In addition to her academic work she has written for The New Republic\, Politico\, The Bulwark\, Le Monde\, The New York Times and The Atlantic. Her book Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right is now out with Princeton University Press. She lives in Washington\, DC. “
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/secular-az-talk-furious-minds-the-making-of-the-maga-new-right/
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SUMMARY:Democratic LD 21 House candidates debate
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n4 way Dem primary for 2 House seats in LD 21.  This is Citizens Clean Elections Debate prior to the July 21 primary. There is one Republican challenger to face in the General Election. \n\n\n\nConsuelo Hernandez\, incumbent\, sister to LD 20 House Rep. Alma Hernandez\, and former House Rep. Daniel Hernandez\, https://www.consueloforarizona.com/ \n\n\n\nMaritza Higuera\, political newcomer\, https://maritzaforaz.com/ \n\n\n\nMiranda Lopez\, political newcomer\, https://lopezforarizona.com/ \n\n\n\nStephanie Stahl Hamilton\, incumbent\, also former LD10 House Rep.\, https://stahlhamiltonforaz.com/ \n\n\n\nLD 21 House Rep. Consuelo Hernandez\n\n\n\nMaritza Higuera\n\n\n\nMiranda Lopez\n\n\n\nLD 21 House Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton\n\n\n\nhttps://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information
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SUMMARY:14th Annual PCDP Udall dinner
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUdall Dinner 2026\n\n\n\nSave the date!  \n\n\n\n“The Pima County Democratic Party’s 14th annual Udall Dinner will take place on the evening of Saturday May 30th. \n\n\n\nReserve your table or ticket now. \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers\, Award Winners & Master of Ceremonies to be announced! \n\n\n\nGeneral questions: director@pimadems.org \n\n\n\nWe will of course accept a check made out to: Pima County Democratic Party for “Udall 2026”. \n\n\n\nMail Checks to 2302 E Speedway Blvd. Suite 106. Tucson\, AZ 85719.” \n\n\n\nhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/udall2026
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/14th-annual-pcdp-udall-dinner/
LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino\, 7350 S. Nogales Hwy\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85756
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SUMMARY:"Rustin" film showing for Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ruskin-film-showing-for-juneteenth/
LOCATION:Dunbar Pavilion\, 325 W. 2nd Street\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tucson Juneteenth celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Tucson\, we’re calling in the helpers\, the do-ers\, the legacy builders.  \n\n\n\nThe Tucson Juneteenth Festival is growing\, blooming\, and stepping into a new season — and we can’t do it without community hands guiding the way. \n\n\n\nIf your spirit pulls you toward service… if you believe in honoring our history while shaping tomorrow… if you’re ready to be part of something bigger than yourself… \n\n\n\nwe want you on the team. \n\n\n\nWe’re recruiting volunteers across every committee — from education to logistics\, entertainment to fundraising\, vendors to social media. Whether you love teaching\, organizing\, uplifting artists\, welcoming guests\, or just making sure things run smooth\, there’s a place for you. \n\n\n\n Your time becomes tradition. Your service becomes legacy. \n\n\n\nJoin us\, and let’s build the 2025 Festival together. \n\n\n\nTo sign up or learn more\, drop a comment or message us directly. \n\n\n\nThe gates are open\, fam — come be part of the movement. \n\n\n\nemail info@tucsonjune19.org or go to: \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/TqMy3T87DtNmakdd8 to sign up.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-juneteenth-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Kino Sports Complex\, 2500 E. Ajo Way\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85713
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SUMMARY:Arizona Primary election
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nUp for election this year 2026 are 9 Az Congressional seats (2 year terms); \n\n\n\nArizona state offices\, including 2 on Az Corporation Commission (Kevin Thompson\, Nick Myers); \n\n\n\nAll Arizona Senate (30) and House (60) legislative offices (for 2 year terms); \n\n\n\nOne seat (District 5) on Pima County Bd. of Supervisors (Andres Cano appointed for remainder of a term); \n\n\n\nsome School districts including two on TUSD Governing Board (Jennifer Eckstrom & Val Romero); \n\n\n\nEarly ballots go out on June 24\, 2026. Stay tuned for primary candidate info for Dem and Republican parties. \n\n\n\nhttps://azsos.gov/elections/calendar-dates
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/arizona-primary-election/
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