Long time Republican Pima County Treasurer Beth Ford is retiring, and her last day will be on April 12. The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson is hosting a virtual forum for the two Republican applicants for the remainder of her term in 2024, on April 1 1 at 6 p.m. Applicants are former ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Arizona is a desert state facing a historic water crisis. At some time in the not-so-distant future, we will need to find new supplies (unlikely), enact rigorous conservation (unpopular), or find a creative way to balance agricultural, ranching, corporate, and individual interests for our state to survive. You'll leave with a ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Sustaining Arizona’s Communities through Historical Newspapers "Newspapers have played critical roles in society by sharing day-to-day news and featuring stories of the people in their communities, and by illuminating issues and instigating change. How have newspapers sustained Arizona's communities? How have they acted as community conscience and social glue in relation ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Facing Coups in America—Then and Now Date and Time Apr 12, 2024 01:00 PM in Arizona Description "Join us in conversation with two of the most influential scholars of their generation, sociologist and author, Arlie Russell Hochschild and Adam Hochschild, historian, author, and journalist. The afternoon’s moderator is award-winning PBS NewsHour journalist Paul ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Candidate ForumsPima County Attorney candidates:Laura Conover & Mike JettePima Sheriff candidates:Chris Nanos & Sandy Rosenthal Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00amZoom link (no registration required): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81614070710?pwd=cVA4dmtVeUdWencyNUpuVFpITUVUdz09 "The Tanque Verde Democrats will be hosting forums for Pima County Sheriff candidates and Pima County Attorney candidates at our next meeting. Join us and ... Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Judge Charlene Pesquiera is a Tucson native serving her community for over 30-years. She has dedicated herself to helping individuals with substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues. Judge Pesquiera was also co-owner of the National Institute of ContractManagement LLC, where she specialized in contract management for businesses and non-profits. ... Read more