La LUCHA Sigue election debrief dinners in Phoenix, Tucson, Douglas

by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Well... we are finally back! And we have so much to update you on. The election season is over, but our journey toward justice continues. For many of us, this election has left lingering feelings of uncertainty, fear, and frustration. But one thing remains steadfast: we are not alone. Now is the ... Read more

Community Assembly for immigrant community re: Prop 314

Southside Presbyterian Church 317 W. 23rd St., Tucson, Arizona

by Carolyn Classen, blogger Prop. 314 regarding the border passed on the General Election night, Nov. 5, 2024. Yes vote was 62.59% compared to 37.41% no vote. It's called the Arizona Immigration and Border Law Enforcement Measure. Info on Prop. 314 by Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Arizona_Proposition_314,_Immigration_and_Border_Law_Enforcement_Measure_(2024)

Vote on By-Laws Amendments at DGT

by Carolyn Classen, blogger This Monday, Nov. 25th at Noon, TheDGT.org will hold a meeting for Members to vote on proposed amendments to the Democrats of Greater Tucson Bylaws, drafted and approved by the Board of Directors, and now proposed to the Membership. This meeting is held pursuant to the current Bylaws provisions regarding amendments: ARTICLE XI – AMENDMENTS ... Read more

Nicole Ludden, reporter with Arizona Agenda at DGT

by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Please join us for a lively discussion of Arizona’s recent election with Nicole Ludden, reporter of the Arizona Agenda. Nicole Ludden has been a journalist basically her whole life — she took charge of her high school newspaper and never looked back. She is obsessed with how government institutions work and why the ... Read more

“Where the Buffalo Roam” film

The Screening Room 127 E. Congress St., Tucson, Arizona

by Carolyn Classen, blogger WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM Tuesday December 3rd 7:30pm Fifty-Seven Presents Where The Buffalo Roam "Bill Murray is at his wildest as America’s leading “Gonzo”, journalist, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, the legendary underground reporter whose passion for writing was second only to his love of weird chemicals, alcohol, violence and insanity. Along ... Read more

Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts, How it Spreads, and What to Do About It

by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Misinformation Is Killing DemocracyHaitian immigrants are eating dogs and cats. The government is controlling us through chemicals spewing from airplanes. Hilary Clinton personally runs a sex trafficking ring from the basement of a pizza parlor. Once upon a time, not so long ago, conspiracy theories like these were so out there as ... Read more