Blog for Arizona

AZ Dems Chair Charlene Fernandez & PCDP Chair & Executive Director at TVVDC meeting
2026-01-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Kirk Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85749
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

AZ Democratic Party Chair Charlene FernandezPima County Democratic Party Chair Eric Robbinsand Pima County Democratic Party Executive Director Alex Kack

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:30-11:30amKirk-Bear Canyon Library(8959 E Tanque Verde Rd)

The speakers at our January meeting will ADP Chair Charlene Fernandez, PCDP Chair Eric Robbins, and PCDP Executive Director Alex Kack.

Pat WiedhopfChair, Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club

The Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club presents speakers of interest to Democratic voters on the second Saturday of every month.

Sign up for our mailing list to receive meeting announcements: http://eepurl.com/gpRv1j

To join the Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club please email your name, address, telephone number and email address to Beth Isabelle (bethisabelle@gmail.com)

Az Dems new Chair Charlene Fernandez, elected in July, 2025.

PCDP Chair Eric Robbins

PCDP Executive Director Alex Kack (aka The Green Shirt guy)

Stand with U.S. Senator Mark Kelly
2026-01-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Senator Mark Kelly’s office, 2201 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, Arizona, 85016
By Carolyn Classen, blogger

Carolyn’s note: Kelly is a retired Astronaut and US Navy officer. He was elected to U.S. Senate in Nov. 2020 defeating Republican incumbent (appointed) Martha McSally. Then he defeated Republican Blake Masters in Nov. 2022. His wife is former CD 8 Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who served for 5 years and was shot in the head on 1/8/11.

AZ Secular Summit 2026
2026-01-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix, 627 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, Arizona, 85201
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

January 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Secular Summit 2026

Humanist Center of Greater Phoenix 627 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ, United States

“Save the Date: join us on January 10at 1-4 pm for an afternoon of education, inspiration and community building with secular supporters from round the state.

This year, our focus is on mutual aid… because we are our own saviors. Speaker list coming soon! Lunch included.

RSVP and tickets here: https://secularaz.salsalabs.org/secularsummit26“

When:

Saturday, January 10 from 1-4pm

Where:

Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix

627 W. Rio Salado Parkway Mesa, AZ

I.C.E. Out community assembly
2026-01-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Menlo Park, 325 N Grande Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Location:

Menlo Park

325 N Grande Ave

Tucson, AZ 85745

Map Links:

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Organizer: Community Organized

“Gather to discuss how we can support and defend each other from ICE. Everyone has something to offer. If you aren’t sure, please come. Spanish/English interpretation

With less than a day’s notice, the first ICE OUT Community Assembly brought together over 200 people to plan how we will defend our communities and get rid of ICE for good. The collective strength we felt has inspired us to continue these assemblies each month (second saturdays) so we can refine and grow our efforts together long-term. In the second assembly, we will emphasize neighborhood-level organizing and develop tangible next steps, so we all leave knowing what to do next.

As the same people commanding ICE increase their violence abroad, it’s as important as ever that we build our capacity to resist. This assembly runs on people power, so please invite your friends, family and neighbors and consider printing out some flyers to distribute around town.”

Meet 3 Dem candidates for Az Corporation Commission
2026-01-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Quail Creek Country Club, 1490 N. Quail Range Loop, Green Valley, Arizona, 85614
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Carolyn’s note: 3 Dems running for 2 seats in 2026 on current all-Republican ACC of 5 Commissioners. So there likely will be a statewide Dem primary for these races on August 4, 2026. Jonathan Hill ran for this seat in Nov. 2024 and came in 5th in an 8 way race for 3 ACC seats. Clara and Derrick are political newcomers.

The location is the Ocotillo room at Quail Creek Country Club, 1490 N. Quail Range Loop. More info on ACC: https://www.azcc.gov/

Fight Trump's War on Venezuela & Stop I.C.E. Terror across America
2026-01-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Catalina Park, 941 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85705
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Fight Trump’s War on Venezuela and Stop ICE Terror Across the US

Location:

Catalina Park

941 N 4th Ave

Tucson, AZ 85705

Map Links:

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Organizer: Tucson PSL, Tucson DSA

Former JAG Attorney Timothy Stringham at DGT
2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

TheDGT.org Presents Former JAG Attorney Timothy Stringham on the Laws of War and Military Justice

“Please join us for a discussion with subject matter expert in military and armed conflict law, Timothy Stringham.

You Must Register in Advance for this Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WQU7rPDVReixZWEZyaoh2A

Tim Stringham spent most of his adult life serving in the Armed Forces since graduating from ASU – first in the U.S. Army, including a tour of Afghanistan in 2012, then in the U.S. Navy as an attorney in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He ran for Maricopa County Attorney in 2024, losing to Justin Heap by ~4%. Stringham will speak about his experience in JAG and his expertise in the military code of justice and the laws of war, seeking to contextualize the Trump Administration’s hostile military actions toward Venzuela and others in the region.”

AZ Governor Katie Hobb's State of the State address
2026-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 | AZ State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

From the office of Governor Katie Hobbs

CONTACT:press@az.govGovernor Katie Hobbs to Deliver State of the State Address

Phoenix, AZ – Monday, Governor Hobbs will join the Arizona Legislature for their Opening Day. During her address, Governor Hobbs will lay out her plans to put Arizona first by lowering costs, securing the border and protecting our water. WHO: Governor Katie HobbsWHEN: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2pmWHERE: Arizona House of Representatives, House Floor – 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007Carolyn’s note: Governor Hobbs was elected in Nov. 2022 and is running for re-election in 2026. Previously she served as AZ Secretary of State (2019 to 2023) and in the Arizona Senate and House since 2011.

Phoenix MLK 2026 celebrations
2026-01-12 18:00 - 2026-01-24 16:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

All info about Phoenix MLK events and awards at: https://azmlk.org/. Don’t miss the festival on the MLK Holiday, January 19 at Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St. Phoenix 85003.

Attorney General Kris Mayes town hall on electricity rates
2026-01-13 11:00 - 12:30 | YWCA of Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85745
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Attorney General Kris Mayes Coming to Tucson for a TEP Town Hall

“Attorney General Kris Mayes has been approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to intervene against APS and TEP’s pending electricity rate cases, which would skyrocket already high electricity bills for Arizona consumers. Join the Attorney General for a listening session where she would like to hear more about the cost of your residential electricity bills, trends in electricity rates in recent years, concerns about future electricity price increases, and any other impact these utility rate hikes could have on you and your community. “

WHEN: Tuesday, January 13th from 11am-12:30pm

WHERE: YWCA of Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave.

RSVP Here

Secular AZ's Legislative Update
2026-01-16 12:00 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“As the 57th Arizona Legislature gets underway, join us on January 16 at noon (AZ Time) for an update from Secular AZ’s (E.D.) Jeanne Casteen and friends.

Click here to RSVP for this virtual event. Add to calendar

Details

Date: January 16, 2026

Time:12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Event Category: Education

Event Tags:activism, Arizona, christian nationalism, establishment clause, legislative, separation of church and state

Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pdswQ0PVRj2gvtF4065NfQ

Jeanne Casteen

Executive Director

Secular Arizona’s Executive Director Jeanne Casteen

JEANNE CASTEEN has a bachelor’s degree in human communication and history from the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at ASU and a master’s in education, also from ASU. Jeanne has over 11 years of experience teaching in Maricopa County’s public schools. In 2011, Jeanne completed the Emerge Arizona program and in 2012 became a school board member of the Creighton School District. She served as Board President from 2016 through 2020. In 2020, Ms. Casteen ran for Maricopa County School Superintendent, and came within 12,000 votes of winning. She has been awarded the Arizona School Public Relations Association Award for Excellence in Advocacy and Political Contributions to Education as well as the Arizona School Board Association’s All-Arizona School Board Member Award.”

Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
2026-01-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85712
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

SATURDAY PROTEST OUTSIDE CISCOMANI’S OFFICE

“January 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us on Saturdays at 9AM where we be protesting peacefully outside Rep. Ciscomani’s office. With our presence and our signs, we will tell him to properly represent his constituency, and uphold the constitution! We will have extra signs; chillin’ chairs; and a letter-writing station for you to write a letter to Ciscomani and deliver it personally to his office! Indivisible Tucson’s Pressure Ciscomani Team and others will have information tables at these events. Please join us to protest Rep. Ciscomani’s voting record and hypocritical messaging. RSVP if you like, but no need to – just show up any Saturday morning!

Join the FUN – https://youtube.com/shorts/NMwCDwp55aQ

See you there!”

National Day of Racial Healing
2026-01-17 12:30 - 15:30 | YWCA of Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85745
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Organizer contact is Victor Bowleg at YWCA of Southern Arizona, https://www.ywcatucson.org/. In the past this event has included ethnic performances and a panel discussion. Stay tuned for details.

MLK Sing for Freedom
2026-01-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Pima Friends Meeting House, 931 N. 5th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85706
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Carolyn’s note: Join singer Ted Warmbrand for this community sing. We met him, his wife and many other Dems for a Thanksgiving dinner at La Indita in Nov. 2025.

Ted performing, from his FB page.

Tucson MLK Commemorative March & Celebration
2026-01-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Event by MLK Celebration Tucson

Reid Park Tucson Az

Duration: 5 hr (10 am. to 3 pm)

Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

Tucson MLK Commemorative March & Celebration Monday, January 19, 2026 Reid Park, Tucson

Join us for a joyful, family-centered celebration as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! All are welcome to participate in this uplifting community tradition.

Commemorative MarchTake part in our beautiful walk around the perimeter of Reid Park — a powerful moment of unity, reflection, and hope.

Celebration Highlights Live performances Local vendors Family line dancing Greetings from Tucson community legends Fun for all ages!

This year’s theme:“Mission Possible II: Building a Community, Uniting a Nation, the Nonviolent Way.”

We are still accepting: Vendors Sponsors

If you or your organization would like to participate, we’d love to have you!

Let’s honor the Dream — together”

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”Sinners” free MLK film screening
2026-01-19 16:30 - 19:00 | Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Tickets Available DAY OF at Box Office

MONDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 4:30PM

FREE ADMISSION

TICKETS AVAILABLE DAY OF AT BOX OFFICE

“Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a free screening of Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed blockbuster SINNERS! See it again on the big screen before Academy Award-nominations are announced on January 22!

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their Mississippi hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. The latest film from acclaimed writer/director Ryan Coogler (Creed, Black Panther) is a rip-roaring, culturally-potent exploration of the Black American experience, told through a fusion of masterful visual storytelling, electrifying music and vicious horror, co-starring Miles Caton, Wunmi Mosaku, Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo and Saul Williams. (Dir. by Ryan Coogler, 2025, USA, 137 min., Rated R)”

2 HR 17 MIN | R

Released 2025

Free America Walkout: Tucson
2026-01-20 14:00 - 19:00 | Evo A Deconcini Federal Courthouse, 405 W. Congress St., Tucson, Arizona, 85701
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

TUCSON, AZ – Free America Rally at Tucson Federal Building

“Ditch work, school & shopping at 2PM on January 20 and rally at the Tucson Federal Building! The rally will run until 7PM to accommodate those unable to walkout during the work/school day. Our goal is to surround the Federal Building while also displaying signs to traffic on Congress. If enough of us show up, we may also cross Granada and protest in front of the Courthouse.

OUR DEMANDS:

REMOVE ICE FROM OUR STREETS AND PROSECUTE THEM!

HANDS OFF VENEZUELA & ALL FOREIGN NATIONS!

STOP THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH’S CONSOLIDATION OF POWER!

OUST TRUMP NOW!

UPHOLD OUR CONSTITUTION & OUR DEMOCRACY!”

Eastside Tucson Free America Walkout
2026-01-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Ward 2 Council office, 7820 E. Bro8adway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85710
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, attacks on immigrants, families torn apart, mass surveillance, and terror used to keep us silent. It is time for our communities to escalate as well.

2025 was a year of marches that showed our collective strength. And as the threats grow, our movement must evolve and escalate. Trump and his allies have already made clear that a second term would bring a deeper wave of misogyny, racism, xenophobia, and violence than the first.

On January 20, we call on our communities to organize teams, call your neighbors and classmates, and turn your back and walk out on fascism. Host mutual aid planning meetings, organize public service, but walk out to block the normal routines of power, and make the stakes real. This is a protest and a promise. In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable.Important Details:This event will take place in front of the Eastside City Hall/Ward 2 Office located at 7820 E Broadway Blvd. If there are enough people, we can also move out to cover all four corners of Broadway and Pantano. In any case, the event will start at the Eastside City Hall/Ward 2 Office. It will last from 3:30-5:30pm. Parking is avalible at the Eastside City Hall and adjacent shopping centers along Broadway and Pantano. For parking on site, turn in off of Broadway at Camp Bowwow, and go behind it, which should take you to the parking lot of the Ward 2 Office. Eastsiders, let’s show this fascist regime we demand an end to the raids and cruelty! Make sure to bring a friend or relative and share the event on social media before tommorow, if you can!

★ We walk away from fascism. ★

★ We walk towards a Free America. ★

★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all. ★

★ Everybody in, nobody out. ★

★ Welcome to the Free America Walkout ★”

AZ Governor's State Report
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85701, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Event by Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Tucson Convention Center

Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

“Join us for the Governor’s State Report featuring Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs as she delivers her annual State of the State Address.

In this pivotal presentation, Governor Hobbs will provide an insightful overview of Arizona’s current economic landscape, policy initiatives, and future goals. She will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our state and share her vision for fostering growth, innovation, and community resilience.

This is an invaluable opportunity to hear directly from the Governor about her plans to strengthen Arizona and to engage with key stakeholders in shaping our shared future.”

Tickets: https://www.soazhcc.org/governors-state-report?fbclid=IwY2xjawOVIexleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLeTE5NjVNV3VpQzlQZUVGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHssYcvZVQ4TNkikHo5Yby5fxgtw0BZDYrtiG7CjOtZsHQ99r4fWn7q0mX8uZ_aem_JbfUljr4FnyRMcYzfuyfuQ

Happy Hour with DGT
2026-01-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Brother John’s, 1801 N Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Democrats of Greater Tucson Happy HourDATE: January 21st, 2026TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMLOCATION: Brother John’s Beer Bourbon & BBQ, 1801 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

“Want to get involved in your local political scene? Spend time with a wonderful group of fellow Democrats? Enjoy some good food?

Join us at Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ’s Bourbon Lounge for drinks and great conversation, and make some new friends!

Come meet our Mystery Guests!We’ll have a mystery guest at every happy hour, and you might get a chance to meet local, city, state, and even national volunteers, activists, and organizers.

Come have a conversation you won’t have anywhere else, and feel free to bring a plus one! We can’t wait to see you there!”

UPDATE from former DGT Pres. Larry Bodine:

“See and hear Tre (Rhodes) at TheDGT.org Happy Hour on Wednesday, January 21, from 4 to 6 pm at Brother John’s restaurant, 1801 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705. We will make a formal presentation of a $2,500 donation to his campaign.

﻿A former member of the DGT Board, TreDavon will bring a fresh perspective to TUSD and ensure that, like him, all students have the opportunity to succeed in our district.

Today, he studies Political Science and Economics at the University of Arizona and is active in the UA College Democrats. MEET TreDavon.

Tre Rhodes, candidate for TUSD Governing Board

TRE IS RUNNING TO:

Address the potential closure of 14 TUSD public schools due to declining enrollment.

Bring his lived experience as a graduate of Sabino High School to families in TUSD.

Serve as a voice for the governed – TUSD’s 35,000 students.

Add staff and support for Career and Technical Education programs.

Find new ways to fund TUSD.

Rein in the fraud-ridden ESA school voucher program, which is stealing money directly from public schools.

To find out more, read Put a Student — Tre’Davon Rhodes — on the TUSD School Board. Don’t miss your chance to meet Tre on Wednesday at 4!“

A Roe vs. Wade anniversary conversation
2026-01-22 09:00 - 10:00 | location TBA
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Join us on Thursday, January 22, 2026, to take action for reproductive freedom!

On the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision, join Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All, for a powerful conversation on the state of reproductive freedom since the fall of Roe, the victories here in Arizona, and the fight still ahead.

RSVP: reproductivefreedomforall.org/events

After you RSVP, we will send you an email with information about how to join the event. The information will also be available on this page. This invitation is non-transferable. For safety, please do not share the location information with others. If you would like to invite friends, they must RSVP themselves.”

Stop I.C.E. Terror, No More Wars
2026-01-22 16:00 - 18:00 | NW Tucson
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Location:

Corner of La Cholla Boulevard & Ina Road

N La Cholla Blvd & W Ina Rd

Casas Adobes, AZ 85704

Map Links:

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Organizer: Indivisible Tucson Action Alliance

Costumes welcome! For best sign visibility, consider bold, thick letters at least 4″ tall to make your sign readable to drivers.

The organizers will be at the NE corner.

This ITAA supported peaceful protest will follow all safety practices and protocols.

RTA Next forum: Shaping Transportation in Ward 3 and beyond
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Ward 3 Council Office, 1510 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85719
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

RTA Next: Shaping Transportation in Ward 3 and Beyond

“The Regional Transportation Authority Board has approved a 20-year transportation plan and Pima County voters will decide on the $2.67 billion plan on March 10, 2026. This plan will shape how we move around the region for decades to come, funding roadway enhancements, transit services, bikeways, and more.Get InvolvedWard 3 will be hosting an RTA Next presentation followed by Q&A next month on January 22nd at the Ward 3 office at 1510 Grant Road. Doors open at 5:30pm with the presentation beginning at 5:45pm.In the meantime, visit rtanext.com to learn more, sign up for their newsletter, listen to their RTA Delivers Podcast – Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County and stay informed ahead of the important March 2026 decision – it’s up to you.”

Carolyn’s note: Original RTA Plan was passed by the voters in May 2006. RTA Next is a half cent sales tax increase to be voted on by the City of Tucson residents in the March 10, 2026 special election(propositions 418 and 419).

Live in-person filming of AZPM The Press Room on RTA Next
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Baker Center for Public Media, 2865 S. Catalyst Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85713
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

A”Come to a LIVE, in-person, on-site edition of The Press Room from the Baker Center for Public Media — recording on Thursday, January 22nd from 5:30-7:00pm with a studio audience on the topic of “RTAnext,” the proposed new 20-year plan from the Regional Transportation Authority.

Register to attend at www.azpm.org/pressroom” (sic – text inside link says 6 to 8 p.m. Apparently doors open 5:30 p.m.)

"Latin America: One of our Next Foreign Policy Challenges" at Tucson Great Decisions breakfast
2026-01-23 08:30 - 11:00 | Wyndham Viscount Suites Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85711
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

LATIN AMERICA: One of Our Next Foreign Policy Challenges

Event Details

Date: January 23, 2026 8:45 am – 11:00 am

Venue: Viscount Suites Hotel

Dr. (Robert) Grosse is a professor of International Business Latin America at the Thunderbird School of Global Management (ASU). He has taught and consulted for a wide range of clients all over the world and has taught executive education programs in Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Columbia, Venezuela, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. Professor Grosse was dean of the School of Business Administration at American University of Sharjah (UAE). He was Dean of the EGADE Business School in Monterrey and in Mexico City. He was also the founding director of Standard Bank Group’s executive education program in South Africa. He has clients both in private enterprise and in government, and is a leading author on international business in Latin America.

This breakfast meeting and keynote presentation will open the Tucson Great Decisions Association program for 2026.

The meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom for Great Decisions members who are not able to attend the event in person.

Bio on Dr. Robert Grosse: https://thunderbird.asu.edu/about/people/staff-faculty/robert-grosse

To help ensure a smooth registration process and avoid online problems, we encourage early registration for both in-person and Zoom-only attendees. Register online by selecting the form below.”

https://www.tgda.org/events/event/latin-americathe-next-foreign-policy-challenge/

Carolyn’s note: Appropriate topic for 2026 due to President Donald Trump’s recent so-called war on Venezuela, and the January 3, 2026 US kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Celia Flores.

I.C.E. Out of Tucson for Good
2026-01-23 12:00 - 14:00 | 3711 E. Broadway Blvd., 3711 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85716
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Friday, January 23

12 – 2pm MST

Location

north side of Dodge and Broadway, north of Reid Park

3711 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85716Map

About this event

“Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.

A broad coalition of groups across the country is calling for a coordinated Ice Out For Good actions on Friday, January 23rd in solidarity for Minnesota, and to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions.

A core principle behind all ICE Out For Good events is a commitment to nonviolent action and no civil disobedience. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values, and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events. All events should be held in public spaces or on public property. Indivisible is managing data and communications with participants. By registering, you agree to receive info from Indivisible about the event, receive communications via e-mail or SMS message from Indivisible, and receive any other updates and opportunities to take action or support ICE OUT FOR GOOD partner organizations. You also agree to have any data entered in this registration collected by Indivisible. Indivisible will treat your data according to our organization’s applicable privacy policy: https://indivisible.org/privacy-policy”

Carolyn’s note: ironic and fitting that these protest titles say Out for Good for the shooting death of 37 year old Renee Good in MN by I.CE.

Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
2026-01-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85712
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

SATURDAY PROTEST OUTSIDE CISCOMANI’S OFFICE

“January 24 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us on Saturdays at 9AM where we be protesting peacefully outside Rep. Ciscomani’s office. With our presence and our signs, we will tell him to properly represent his constituency, and uphold the constitution! We will have extra signs; chillin’ chairs; and a letter-writing station for you to write a letter to Ciscomani and deliver it personally to his office! Indivisible Tucson’s Pressure Ciscomani Team and others will have information tables at these events. Please join us to protest Rep. Ciscomani’s voting record and hypocritical messaging. RSVP if you like, but no need to – just show up any Saturday morning!

Join the FUN – https://youtube.com/shorts/NMwCDwp55aQ

See you there!”

Meet LD 19 Dem candidates for AZ Senate & House
2026-01-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Continental Plaza, 210 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, Arizona, 85614
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

All three Democrats are political newcomers, trying to defeat 3 Republican incumbents, LD 19 State Senator David Gowan, House Reps. Gail Griffin and Lupe Diaz in 2026.

Against the Wall talk
2026-01-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Historic Y, 738 N. 5th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85705
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Against the Wall: From Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist

Location:

The Historic Y

738 N 5th Ave

Tucson, AZ 85705

Map Links:

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Organizer: Goldman Immigration, Libres Fronterizas, Coalición de Derechos Humanos

“Join us as acclaimed author Jenn Budd discusses her journey from Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist. Free admission. This event will be in English with Spanish interpretation.”

Jonathan Treble, candidate for CD 1 at DGT
2026-01-26 12:00 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Please join us for a lively discussion with Jonathan Treble about his campaign for the primary nomination for the Democratic Party to run for the now open seat in Arizona’s CD1.

You Must Register in Advance for this Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/npHIyMMaQRqGWWmTrKbX8A

Jonathan Treble is a Democrat, public school dad, and small business owner with middle-class and union roots. After putting himself through college and becoming the first in his family to graduate, Jonathan started a business in his living room and went door to door to scale it into one of the fastest-growing companies in the country, reflecting his commitment to green practices and veteran hiring. After a major health crisis and a battle with insurance, he’s running for Congress to expand access to affordable healthcare, reverse Trump-era cuts, and protect Medicare and Medicaid.”

Trebele’s campaign website: https://trebleforaz.com/

Carolyn’s note: CD 1 in Phoenix is represented by long term Republican David Schweikert, who has been in Congress for 15 years. Former Az House Rep. Democrat Dr. Amish Shah is also running for this seat in the Dem primary in 2026. Shah ran for this seat in Nov. 2024, got 48% of the vote then.

CD 1 voter registration stats from Oct. 2025: Dems 144, 250; Republicans 207,357, Others 181,064.
