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SUMMARY:Southern Arizona Heat Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Thank you for your interest in attending the Southern Arizona Heat Summit 2026! \n\n\n\nThis event will bring together local and regional partners to enhance our community’s resilience to extreme heat. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, February 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\nLocation: Environment & Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2)\, University of Arizona \n\n\n\nRegistration: Begins at 8:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nWe are excited to have you join us for this important discussion. \n\n\n\nPlease complete the following registration form to secure your spot at the Summit.” \n\n\n\nhttps://survey123.arcgis.com/share/65953dec5b5a4d4290c9793b06c023cd \n\n\n\nMore info here: \n\n\n\n“The summit brings together local governments\, researchers\, nonprofits\, community leaders\, and residents to build partnerships\, share resources\, and support solutions that reduce heat-related risks across Southern Arizona.   \n\n\n\nMorning welcome program includes a resource fair to connect with organizations doing heat resilience work and learn about services and tools available in the community.   \n\n\n\nMorning presentations will highlight how science\, data\, and coordinated work across federal\, state\, county\, and city partners support heat resilience efforts across Arizona and the importance of planning ahead. \n\n\n\nPanel discussions on: \n\n\n\n\nHow extreme heat disproportionately impacts some of the region’s most vulnerable communities\, linking public health\, housing conditions\, worker safety\, and community-based support.\n\n\n\n “Growing Resilience: Youth Visions for a Cooler Future\,” \n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided\, along with a performance by Mariachi Aguilitas de Davis\, creating a space for continued connection and conversation among attendees.  \n\n\n\nInteractive breakout sessions focused on shared learning\, practical action\, and real problem-solving so attendees leave with ideas that can be applied right away. \n\n\n\n\nStrategies for staying cool at home\,\n\n\n\nBeginning a conversation for developing emergency protocols during power outages\,\n\n\n\nStrengthening public health communication during heat events\, Cooling and greening neighborhoods\,\n\n\n\nExpanding heat safety protections for workers.   \n\n\n\n\nThe summit will close with conversations focused on partnership and implementation\, including a panel on outage resilience and a final discussion highlighting frontline organizations working across Tucson during heat season. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open\, and event details\, transportation options\, and agenda updates are available online. The summit website will be updated as changes occur.   \n\n\n\nLearn more at https://arcg.is/1y8CXD0  \n\n\n\nRegister at https://arcg.is/1GKWfC2 \n\n\n\nSign up to volunteer at https://arcg.is/18nz0q2“
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/southern-arizona-heat-summit-2026/
LOCATION:UA ENR2 Building\, 1064 E. Lowell St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85721
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SUMMARY:Opposition to I.C.E. Detention Center in Marana
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpposition to Marana ICE Detention Center\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nEd Honea Marana Municipal Complex \n\n\n\n11555 W Civic Center Dr \n\n\n\nMarana\, AZ 85653 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Pima Resists ICE \n\n\n\n“Join PRICE along with other community members to show our opposition to an ICE detention center/private prison in Marana. Wear orange!”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/opposition-to-i-c-e-detention-center/
LOCATION:Marana Town Council chambers\, 11555 W. Civic
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SUMMARY:Two virtual RTA Next Q & A sessions
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nRTA Next special election coming up on March 10\, to vote for or against 1/2 cents sales tax increase for the continuation of the current 20 year RTA Plan. Will be Propositions 418 and 419 on that ballot. \n\n\n\nTwo virtual RTA Next Q&A sessions coming up on Feb. 3 to learn more. First is from noon to 1 p.m. Register here. Second is from 5 to 6 p.m. Register here. \n\n\n\nInfo at: https://rtanext.com/ for this $2.67 billion plan. \n\n\n\n“The Regional Transportation Authority\, a state-established taxing district within Pima County\, finalized a new 20-year regional transportation plan (RTA Next) to improve the transportation network in the greater Tucson region and enhance our quality of life. \n\n\n\nThe $2.67 billion investment plan will support reduced congestion\, improved mobility\, enhanced and expanded transit\, environmental protections\, bicycle and pedestrian improvements and pavement rehabilitation.” \n\n\n\nEarly ballots go out on Feb. 11\, 2026.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/two-virtual-rta-next-q-a-sessions/
LOCATION:Arizona
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SUMMARY:Community Grief Gathering
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“You are invited to Community Grief Gathering occurring on Mon\, Feb 2\, 2026 4:30pm – 6:30pm“ \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Historic Y Courtyard300 E University BlvdTucson AZ 85705 US \n\n\n\nDescription:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Ames MeeksEmail: queerlybeloveddoula@gmail.com \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: This must be in response to the recent killings of two 37 year old civilians Renee Good & Alex Pretti in MN by I.C.E. agents in January\, 2026. We are over a year into the Trump Administration. Be aware and if you feel the need to collectively grieve\, join this event.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/community-grief-gathering/
LOCATION:Historic Y\, 738 N. 5th Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260202T120000
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SUMMARY:Bernadette Greene-Placentia\, candidate for CD 8 at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Please join us on February 2nd at Noon for a lively and frank discussion about Bernadette’s campaign to unseat the odious #DishonestAbe\, Abe Hamadeh\, election denier\, Trump toady\, and inveterate liar. Get to know her with her Ballotpedia questionaire and her interview with The Atlantic magazine (search for Bernadette’s name)\, and bring your questions to the QA that will follow her talk. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Meeting:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RVwlcgT1QButuo8FPZyITw\n\n\n\nBernadette’s biography: \n\n\n\nBernadette was raised in the rural Midwest and is the proud daughter of a Vietnam veteran and a Hungarian Refugee. She grew up with a deep respect for service\, sacrifice\, and the freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution. After college\, Bernadette was pulling late-night shifts at the local truck stop diner to help her family stay afloat. Soon after\, she climbed into the cab of a big rig and spent the next 27 years hauling freight across the country. She’s seenAmerica from the ground level\, truck stop to truck stop\, talking to factory workers\, single moms\, farmers\, and veterans—ordinary people ignored by the political elite in Washington. \n\n\n\nThrough relentless dedication\, Bernadette built her own trucking company. However\, when the economy tanked\, she watched everything she had fought for\, her business\, her trucks\, her livelihood\, slip away. Like millions of Americans\, she had to start over\, knowing firsthand what it feels like when politicians and corporations write the rules to benefit themselves\, while working families pay the price. \n\n\n\nFor 17 years\, Bernadette has shared life’s toughest roads with her husband\, an environmental services tech. They have a beautiful adopted daughter from China and have built a family rooted in faith\, sacrifice\, and perseverance. She’s a lifelong gun owner who believes in protecting our freedoms\, while finding common-sense solutions and not catering to political extremes. \n\n\n\nAfter watching Democrats lose last cycle and see how under Trump MAGA extremists are dedicated to tearing this country apart\, threaten Social Security\, attack women’s rights\, defund our public schools\, and sell out working people. Bernadette knew something had to change. Today\, our Republic and the U.S. Constitution\, for which our founding fathers fought to defend\, are under direct attack from politicians who put self-interest and power above country. \n\n\n\nBernadette is stepping up because enough is enough! For Democrats to win in Arizona this mid- term\, we need the support of blue-collar workers. It’s time the party fights to bring them back into the fold\, and who better to do that than a working-class woman herself. \n\n\n\nBernadette is a Democrat with a backbone\, someone who has hauled America’s goods through many storms\, fought for every paycheck\, and knows what it’s like to lose everything and have to rebuild. In Congress\, she’ll roll up her sleeves to fight for the people politicians have forgotten\, by protecting Social Security and Medicare\, securing our borders without losing our humanity\, making healthcare affordable\, defending reproductive freedom\, and ensuring thatworking- and middle-class families finally have someone on their side. \n\n\n\nShe’s not another politician. She’s one of us\, and she’s ready to fight like hell to protect Arizona’s 8th Congressional District and the Constitution.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  Bernadette is running for CD 8 currently held by Republican attorney incumbent Abe Hamadeh\, elected in Nov. 2024. He also ran for Az Attorney General in Nov. 2022\, losing by 280 votes after a recount.  \n\n\n\nCurrent voter registration stats on CD 8 in Phoenix from AZ SOS:  Dems 113\,110; Republicans 194\,843; Other 153\,780.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/bernadette-greene-placentia-candidate-for-cd-8-at-dgt/
LOCATION:Arizona
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights with Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva & Tucson Mayor Regina Romero
DESCRIPTION:By Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“We’re facing federal enforcement actions that have deepened fear and undermined civil liberties. From the tragic deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti to continued aggressive ICE/CBP tactics\, accountability and transparency are urgently needed. \n\n\n\nJoin Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero at a Know Your Rights Forum to reaffirm your rights\, learn how to safely protect them\, and build power with community organizations committed to justice.” \n\n\n\nSunday February 1 at 11 am \n\n\n\n RSVP now: grijalva.house.gov/knowyourrights \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Adelita was just elected to CD7 in Sept. 2026\, after serving 4 years as District 5 Pima County Supervisor. Regina was elected Mayor in Nov. 2019\, re-elected Nov. 2023\, after serving 12 years on Tucson City Council for Ward 1.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/know-your-rights-with-congresswoman-adelita-grijalva-tucson-mayor-regina-romero/
LOCATION:Arizona
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SUMMARY:Tucson Peace Center's Vegetarian Feast
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nJoin the Tucson Peace Center at a Vegetarian Feast\n\n\n\nJanuary 31\, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 31\, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.Southside Presbyterian Church\, 317 W. 23rd St. \n\n\n\n“Join Us for Conversation\, Good Food\, Music\, Guest Speaker\, and More!Benefits the Tucson Peace CenterMore Info will be posted soon.“
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-peace-centers-vegetarian-feast/
LOCATION:Southside Presbyterian Church\, 317 W. 23rd St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85713
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SUMMARY:AZ Women in Labor town hall
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/women-in-labor-town-hall/
LOCATION:CWA PHEW Local 7000\, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85710
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani's office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“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!  \n\n\n\nJoin the FUN – https://youtube.com/shorts/NMwCDwp55aQ \n\n\n\nSee you there!”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-14/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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SUMMARY:AZPM Screening and panel discussion on The Librarians
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. If you are able\, we welcome a suggested donation of $10 to help support AZPM community events. \n\n\n\nIn Texas\, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQia+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate\, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of extremism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment\, threats\, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale. \n\n\n\nA panel discussion will follow this film. \n\n\n\nPanelists include: \n\n\n\n\nRebecca Ballenger – Associate Director World of Words\, College of Education\, University of Arizona\n\n\n\nKate DeMeester-Lane – Library Services Manager\, Pima County Public Library\n\n\n\nPaula Maez – Public Services\, Pima County Library\n\n\n\nMatthew Landon- Workforce and Economic Development Librarian\, Pima County Library\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to bring a new or gently used K–6th grade book to support of the TUSD Educational Enrichment Foundation.” \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-azpm-for-a-screening-and-panel-discussion-of-the-librarians-tickets-1978317083652?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/azpm-screening-and-panel-discussion-on-the-librarians/
LOCATION:UA ENR2 Building\, 1064 E. Lowell St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85721
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SUMMARY:UA I.C.E. Out
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCE Out! UA\, Shut it Down!\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nUA Mall \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Multiple Student Orgs \n\n\n\n“No work\, no school\, no shopping. Meet at the UA Mall stage at 1pm. \n\n\n\nOrganized by Students for Socialism\, Black Student Union\, Guerrero Student Council\, Students for Justice in Palestine\, United Campus Workers AZ\, UA Resist\, Student Disability Advocates Club\, Force UA\, UA Planned Parenthood Generation Action\, Iota Phi Theta: Tucson Undergraduate Colony\, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity\, Inc.\, UA College Democrats” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Supposed to attend UA Lotus Lounge Open House\, but will attend this after first hour there\, with the students\, staff\, faculty.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ua-i-c-e-out/
LOCATION:UA Mall\, 1401 E. University Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85719
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SUMMARY:Nationwide Shutdown
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, Blogger \n\n\n\nNational Shutdown: No Work\, No School\, No Shopping\n\n\n\nFRIDAY JAN 30 \n\n\n\nALL DAY \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nEverywhere \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Somali Student Association at University of Minnesota [National] \n\n\n\n“Visit nationalshutdown.us for more information about this national day of action. \n\n\n\nThe people of the Twin Cities have shown the way for the whole country – to stop ICE’s reign of terror\, we need to SHUT IT DOWN. On Friday\, January 30\, join a nationwide day of no school\, no work and no shopping.  \n\n\n\nThe entire country is shocked and outraged at the brutal killings of Alex Pretti\, Renee Good\, Silverio Villegas González\, and Keith Porter Jr. by federal agents. While Trump and other right wing politicians are slandering them as “terrorists”\, the video evidence makes it clear beyond all doubt: they were gunned down in broad daylight simply for exercising their First Amendment right to protest mass deportation. Every day\, ICE\, Border Patrol and other enforcers of Trump’s racist agenda are going into our communities to kidnap our neighbors and sow fear. It is time for us to all stand up together in a nationwide shutdown and say enough is enough!” \n\n\n\nUPDATE:  Shutdown from 2 pm at Tucson Federal Building downtown\,  300 W. Congress St. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Organizer: Defend Tucson! ¡Tucson se Defiende! Coalition \n\n\n\nJoin us in downtown Tucson on January 30\, 2026 for a public\, nonviolent solidarity action as part of the ICE OUT! Nationwide Shutdown. This action is in response to the nationwide shutdown call initiated by Black and Somali student organizations in Minnesota. \n\n\n\nCommunities across the country are taking collective action to demand justice\, accountability\, and an end to ICE violence. \n\n\n\nThis solidarity action will include a community gathering at the Tucson Federal Building\, brief reflections from DTTSD coalition partners and speakers\, music\, a cacerolazo (ka-seh-ro-LA-so) (pot-and-pan sound action) rally and march. All are welcome to attend for any portion of the event. \n\n\n\nBring your presence\, your voice\, and your solidarity. \n\n\n\n★ No work ★ No school ★ No shopping ★ \n\n\n\nCollective action matters. Be visible and be heard.” \n\n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: I have a doctor’s appt\, then open house at UA Lotus Lounge\, fka APASA. The students and staff will join in ICE Out at 1 pm on UA Mall. I have to drive and use Sun Tran bus. But otherwise\, no work\, school\, or shopping.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/nationwide-shutdown/
LOCATION:Arizona
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SUMMARY:Stop I.C.E. Terror\, Defend Democracy
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nNorth La Cholla Boulevard & West Ina Road \n\n\n\nN La Cholla Blvd & W Ina Rd \n\n\n\nCasas Adobes\, AZ 85741 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Indivisible Tucson Action Alliance \n\n\n\n“The organizers will be at the NE corner. This is a peaceful protest and will follow all safety practices and protocols.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/stop-i-c-e-terror-defend-democracy/
LOCATION:NW Tucson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T160000
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SUMMARY:The Water Below: a community dialog
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Water Below : A Community Dialog \n\n\n\nJanuary 29th 4:00 – 5:30 PM \n\n\n\nVirtual program via ZOOM \n\n\n\n“Curious about current groundwater in communities across the Verde Valley? Concerned about future capacity to serve northern Arizona’s rural cities and towns? Verde Valley relies on groundwater and many private and public wells withdraw from the aquifer. \n\n\n\nJoin the League of Women Voters of Northern Arizona in a focused conversation to examine the critical issue of groundwater management with guest speakers: \n\n\n\n• Chris Kuzdas\, Environmental Defense Fund \n\n\n\n\n Nikki Check\, Yavapai County Supervisor—District 2\n\n\n\n\nRegistration will be available through Yavapai College’s OLLI program and is free. \n\n\n\nCourse Unique ID: 0741 \n\n\n\nClass Title: The Water Below- A Community Dialogue \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact LWVNAZ at lwvnaz@gmail.com.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/the-water-below-a-community-dialog/
LOCATION:Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075948
CREATED:20260128T200217Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Vigil for Alex Pretti
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandlelight Vigil for Alex Pretti\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nIn front of St. Joseph’s Hospital \n\n\n\nN Wilmot Rd & E Carondelet Dr \n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85711 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: National Nurses United \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  37 year old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 24\, 2026. Prior to Pretti\, another 37 year old Renee Good was also killed by I.C.E. in MN. on Jan. 7.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/candlelight-vigil-for-alex-pretti/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Hospital\, 350 N. Wilmot Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075948
CREATED:20260126T222605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T222858Z
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SUMMARY:Eyes on I.C.E training
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“On Saturday\, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti\, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans\, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in front of witnesses.  \n\n\n\nEnough is enough. Exercising our Constitutional right to document and record ICE and other federal agents is more important than ever. This call will give you the tools to exercise your rights in a moment when federal agents are terrorizing our communities and using excessive force.  \n\n\n\nJoin our call\, Eyes on Ice: Document and Record on Monday\, January 26th\, 2026\, at 8:00 pm ET. RSVP for Link. 1/26/26 at 8 PM ET.  \n\n\n\nWe will cover the latest updates on ICE and CBP’s out-of-control and dangerous operations. We will talk through rights when documenting and recording law enforcement encounters\, and how you can continue to take action.  \n\n\n\nRSVP NOW.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndivisible 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 NO KINGS 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”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/eyes-on-i-c-e-training/
LOCATION:Arizona
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indivisible Arizona":MAILTO:tricia@indivisible.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075948
CREATED:20260126T025729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T225807Z
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SUMMARY:We Will Not be Silent vigil & call to action
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“On Monday\, January 26\, at 4:00pm\, join the Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition monthly 4th Monday peaceful vigil. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held at the ICE Field Office (6431 S Country Club Rd). \n\n\n\n“When our neighbors live in fear\, faith demands action. Join us at the Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition monthly 4th Monday peaceful vigil as people of faith stand together in solidarity against the violence and injustice of ICE. We will gather in prayer\, song\, and witness for human dignity and justice. \n\n\n\nPray. Act. Stand for justice.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: This vigil & call to action must be in response to the 2nd killing of a civilian by I.C.E. agents in Minnesota. First was Renee Good on Jan. 7\, 2026\, then just recently Alex Pretti on Jan. 24\, 2026.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/we-will-not-be-silent-vigil-call-to-action/
LOCATION:ICE Tucson Field office\, 6451 S. Country Club Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85706
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075948
CREATED:20260108T104939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T145135Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Treble\, candidate for CD 1 at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“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. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/npHIyMMaQRqGWWmTrKbX8A\n\n\n\nJonathan 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.” \n\n\n\nTrebele’s campaign website: https://trebleforaz.com/ \n\n\n\nCarolyn’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. \n\n\n\nCD 1 voter registration stats from Oct. 2025: Dems 144\, 250; Republicans 207\,357\, Others 181\,064.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/jonathan-treble-candidate-for-cd-1-at-dgt/
LOCATION:Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075948
CREATED:20260120T120509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T121238Z
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SUMMARY:Against the Wall talk
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgainst the Wall: From Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Historic Y \n\n\n\n738 N 5th Ave \n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85705 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Goldman Immigration\, Libres Fronterizas\, Coalición de Derechos Humanos \n\n\n\n“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.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/against-the-wall-talk/
LOCATION:Historic Y\, 738 N. 5th Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85705
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075948
CREATED:20260101T163327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T163331Z
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SUMMARY:Meet LD 19 Dem candidates for AZ Senate & House
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nAll 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.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/meet-ld-19-dem-candidates-for-az-senate-house/
LOCATION:Continental Plaza\, 210 W. Continental Road\, Green Valley\, Arizona\, 85614
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075948
CREATED:20260114T144421Z
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SUMMARY:Protest at Juan Ciscomani’s office
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY PROTEST OUTSIDE CISCOMANI’S OFFICE\n\n\n\n“January 24 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n\n\nJoin 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!  \n\n\n\nJoin the FUN – https://youtube.com/shorts/NMwCDwp55aQ \n\n\n\nSee you there!”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/protest-at-juan-ciscomanis-office-13/
LOCATION:Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office\, 1636 N. Swan Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85712
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ORGANIZER;CN="LD18 Democrats":MAILTO:Chair@LD18Dems.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075948
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SUMMARY:I.C.E. Out of Tucson for Good
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nFriday\, January 23 \n\n\n\n12 – 2pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nnorth side of Dodge and Broadway\, north of Reid Park \n\n\n\n3711 E Broadway BlvdTucson\, AZ 85716Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“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.  \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nA 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” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’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.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/i-c-e-out-of-tucson-for-good/
LOCATION:3711 E. Broadway Blvd.\, 3711 E. Broadway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85716
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075948
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SUMMARY:"Latin America: One of our Next Foreign Policy Challenges" at Tucson Great Decisions breakfast
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nLATIN AMERICA: One of Our Next Foreign Policy Challenges\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nDate: January 23\, 2026 8:45 am – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nVenue: Viscount Suites Hotel\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. (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. \n\n\n\nThis breakfast meeting and keynote presentation will open the Tucson Great Decisions Association program for 2026. \n\n\n\nThe meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom for Great Decisions members who are not able to attend the event in person. \n\n\n\nBio on Dr. Robert Grosse: https://thunderbird.asu.edu/about/people/staff-faculty/robert-grosse \n\n\n\nTo 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.” \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.tgda.org/events/event/latin-americathe-next-foreign-policy-challenge/\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolyn’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.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/latin-america-one-of-our-next-foreign-policy-challenges-at-tucson-great-decisions-breakfast/
LOCATION:Wyndham Viscount Suites Hotel\, 4855 E. Broadway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075951
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SUMMARY:Live in-person filming of AZPM The Press Room on RTA Next
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA”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. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend at www.azpm.org/pressroom” (sic – text inside link says 6 to 8 p.m. Apparently doors open 5:30 p.m.)
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/live-in-person-filming-of-azpm-press-room-on-rta-next/
LOCATION:Baker Center for Public Media\, 2865 S. Catalyst Drive\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85713
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075951
CREATED:20251229T005049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152750Z
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SUMMARY:RTA Next forum: Shaping Transportation in Ward 3 and beyond
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRTA Next: Shaping Transportation in Ward 3 and Beyond\n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’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).
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/rta-next-forum-shaping-transportation-in-ward-3-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Ward 3 Council Office\, 1510 E. Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075951
CREATED:20260115T220049Z
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SUMMARY:Stop I.C.E. Terror\, No More Wars
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nCorner of La Cholla Boulevard & Ina Road \n\n\n\nN La Cholla Blvd & W Ina Rd \n\n\n\nCasas Adobes\, AZ 85704 \n\n\n\nMap Links: \n\n\n\nOSMGoogleApple \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Indivisible Tucson Action Alliance \n\n\n\nCostumes welcome! For best sign visibility\, consider bold\, thick letters at least 4″ tall to make your sign readable to drivers. \n\n\n\nThe organizers will be at the NE corner. \n\n\n\nThis ITAA supported peaceful protest will follow all safety practices and protocols.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/stop-i-c-e-terror-no-more-wars/
LOCATION:NW Tucson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075951
CREATED:20260114T164522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T165712Z
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SUMMARY:A Roe vs. Wade anniversary conversation
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Join us on Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\, to take action for reproductive freedom! \n\n\n\nOn 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. \n\n\n\nRSVP: reproductivefreedomforall.org/events \n\n\n\nAfter 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.”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/a-roe-vs-wade-anniversary-conversation/
LOCATION:location TBA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T075951
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nDemocrats 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\n\n\n\n“Want to get involved in your local political scene? Spend time with a wonderful group of fellow Democrats? Enjoy some good food? \n\n\n\nJoin us at Brother John’s Beer\, Bourbon & BBQ’s Bourbon Lounge for drinks and great conversation\, and make some new friends! \n\n\n\nCome 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. \n\n\n\nCome 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!” \n\n\n\nUPDATE from former DGT Pres. Larry Bodine: \n\n\n\n“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. \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nToday\, he studies Political Science and Economics at the University of Arizona and is active in the UA College Democrats. MEET TreDavon. \n\n\n\nTre Rhodes\, candidate for TUSD Governing Board\n\n\n\nTRE IS RUNNING TO: \n\n\n\n\nAddress the potential closure of 14 TUSD public schools due to declining enrollment.\n\n\n\nBring his lived experience as a graduate of Sabino High School to families in TUSD.\n\n\n\nServe as a voice for the governed – TUSD’s 35\,000 students.\n\n\n\nAdd staff and support for Career and Technical Education programs.\n\n\n\nFind new ways to fund TUSD.\n\n\n\nRein in the fraud-ridden ESA school voucher program\, which is stealing money directly from public schools.\n\n\n\n\nTo 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!“
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/happy-hour-with-dgt-3/
LOCATION:Brother John’s\, 1801 N Stone Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
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SUMMARY:AZ Governor's State Report
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent by Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n\nTucson Convention Center \n\n\n\nPublic  · Anyone on or off Facebook \n\n\n\n“Join us for the Governor’s State Report featuring Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs as she delivers her annual State of the State Address. \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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.” \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.soazhcc.org/governors-state-report?fbclid=IwY2xjawOVIexleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLeTE5NjVNV3VpQzlQZUVGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHssYcvZVQ4TNkikHo5Yby5fxgtw0BZDYrtiG7CjOtZsHQ99r4fWn7q0mX8uZ_aem_JbfUljr4FnyRMcYzfuyfuQ
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/az-governors-state-report/
LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center\, 260 S. Church Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eastside Tucson Free America Walkout
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n“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.  \n\n\n\n2025 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. \n\n\n\nOn 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! \n\n\n\n★ We walk away from fascism. ★  \n\n\n\n★ We walk towards a Free America. ★ \n\n\n\n★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all. ★ \n\n\n\n★ Everybody in\, nobody out. ★  \n\n\n\n★ Welcome to the Free America Walkout ★”
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/eastside-tucson-free-america-walkout/
LOCATION:Ward 2 Council  office\, 7820 E. Bro8adway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85710
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