by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Kendrick Wilson is the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 9, one of the County’s most diverse precincts. Precinct 9 includes the University of Arizona, the City of South Tucson, and parts of the Tohono O’odham Nation. He is a native Tucsonan and a University of Arizona graduate. He is honored ... Read more
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join (Emerge) for an impactful dialogue featuring men at the forefront of reshaping masculinity and confronting violence within our communities.Emerge invites you to a panel discussion in partnership with Goodwill of Southern Arizona as part of our Lunchtime Insights series. Together, we’ll delve into the vital role men play in responding ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger 3rd Annual National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day of Awareness Symposium "This symposium will be featuring International, National, state, and local leaders (more detailed agenda to come with speakers as confirmed). This is a compendium to the MMIP 5K Run walk we are putting on in an effort to provide more information and increase awareness ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Time Saturday, May 4 11am – 1pm MST Location This event's address is private.Sign up for more details. About this event "Engel for Arizona is happy to welcome our supporters to our office opening party on Saturday, May 4th 2024! The event will take place from 11:00am-1:00pm with games, Engel merch, ... Read more
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Democrats of Greater Tucson and Arizona Agenda Present a Democratic Primary Debate for Pima County Supervisor, District 1, with candidates Jake Martin and Rex Scott, moderated by Arizona Agenda’s Curt Pendergast. This in-person debate will occur on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 2-4 pm at Williams Center, 2585 East Williams Circle, The L Offices ... Read more
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You are invited to join the AZ Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Caucus (AAPI) celebration! It is co-hosted by LD18 and LD17 to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month on May 4th from 3 to 5 p.m. in Tucson. Everyone is welcome! Support our fundraiser, help us grow the AZ AAPI Democratic Caucus, and meet with our candidates and elected officials. The location ... Read more
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Catherine has served as the Executive Director for the Pima County Democratic Party, taught Political Science at Pima Community College, and was elected as a PCC Governing Board member. She is currently a Professor of Practice in Global Security Studies at the University of AZ and serves as Chair of the AAPI Arizona ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Climate Action, Sustainability, and Eco-Justice: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally 8th Annual Ethnic, Gender, Transborder Studies & Sociology (EGTSS) Summit Friday, May 10, 9am-4:30pm Proscenium Theater, West Campus, Pima Community College "The 8th annual Ethnic, Gender, Transborder Studies & Sociology (EGTSS) Summit of Pima Community College welcomes internationally and locally known leaders in ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Tanque Verde Dems meeting at Kirk-Bear Canyon Library Sat May 11 10am Carolyn's note: The Pima County Treasurer position has two Dems running, so there will be a primary on July 30, 2024 between Brian Johnson & Sami Hamed. The winner will face off with incumbent Treasurer Republican Chris Ackerley. In ... Read more
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Protecting Democracy is our main priority this year, and we’d love to tell you more about what that looks like at our next Open House, hosted on Zoom on Saturday, May 11th, at 10 AM. This November, vote NO on Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick and Kathryn King! Both voted to let the 1864 near-total abortion ban to ... Read more
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Free festival to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. Some are now calling it Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage month, which is a mouthful...but anyway, come taste the delicious Asian food at this festival and watch the diverse dance performances. Carolyn's note: As a Japanese American born/raised ... Read more
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Save the Date! Candidates, Elected Lawmakers, Keynote Speaker, VIP Event, Legacy and Spirit of Arizona Awards, Champagne toast to Flipping the Arizona Legislature! You are Cordially Invited Please join us and Senator Mark Kelly on May 11th at 5:00pm at the Desert Diamond Casino (Old Nogales Highway) for our 12th Annual Udall Dinner, as we ... Read more
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Laughing Liberally returns May 11 @7:30 pm at the TIM Theater. We're back with our unique blend Stand Up; Improv and Sketch comedy as we lampoon the political issues of the day. TX are available at Tucson Improv Movement online." |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Sami was raised by a working-class family in Tucson. His father, Mohamed (Sam), is a successful small business owner and his mother, Gloria, now a retiree, worked in a local drapery shop. Sami is the middle of three children, and has two brothers, Nabeal and Armando. Sami attended school at the ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Going Back to Our RootsPerspectives on Tucson’s Rich Agricultural History On Zoom <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81249509793?pwd=VDQyUkxuTWxaRUx5NHNnVGZrNXNrQT09>Tuesday, May 14, at 6:00 pm "Join us for our May monthly meeting, when Kendall Kroesen, PhD, outgoing Outreach Coordinator at the Mission Garden, will offer a view of Tucson’s agricultural history, sharing perspectives on its influence through the centuries on the region’s ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Democrats of Greater Tucson Happy HourDATE: May 15th, 2024TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMLOCATION: Brother John’s Beer Bourbon & BBQ, 1801 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705FREE TICKETS (Donations Welcome!) "Want to get involved in your local political scene? Spend time with a wonderful group of fellow Democrats? Enjoy some good food? Join ... Read more |
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It’s a party! Campaign co-chairs Betsy Bolding and former Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild invite you to help Vanessa Bechtol kick off her campaign for Pima County Supervisor, District 4. RSVP to: info@vanessabechtol.com Bring a friend and join us for drinks and appetizers at the home of Honorable Linda Lopez. Eastside address provided with RSVP. As Vice President of Strategic ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Ms. Garcia, of the Stop the Hate Collective, will discuss the GOP and right wing effort to spread lies and misinformation about migrants, the border, and our LBGTQ+ community, just to win elections. The resulting media focus on the border and immigration alarmism distracts the polity from addressing the serious issues we ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join AZPM News for a virtual Town Hall about upcoming 2024 Election Ballot initiatives. Moderated by AZPM News Director Christopher Conover, this online discussion will address open primaries and how public issues go from proposals to being on the ballot. A Zoom link will be sent closer to the event date." |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Of interest to our readers is the AZ Citizens Clean Election Commission debate for contested Republican races in LD 17. Moderator is Curt Prendergast of Tucson Agenda. Incumbent Senator Justine Wadsack vs. former Senator Vince Leach (rematch from Nov. 2022) House incumbents Rachel Hood and Cory McGarr, face challenger Anna Orth ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "We Democrats of Greater Tucson reverence and honor those who have given their last full measure of devotion to America’s experiment in human freedom and flourishing. Despite our ongoing and sometimes glaring deficiencies, we are still the essential nation that protects the world order that has created the most prosperous and ... Read more |
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Michael Bryan knows that the news environment is experiencing huge upheaval. Social media is playing a much bigger role in Americans’ news diets, while many traditional media outlets have shed staff or folded altogether. Register for this insightful program: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUldumuqjwrE9w3JwYrVQwhGvdpCA27xyXg In just three years, the share of U.S. adults who say they regularly get news from TikTok has more than quadrupled, ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Action Alert!Mission:We are a community organization that stimulates and promotes democratic values. "Update on Hudbay Mineral’s Copper World Complex in the Santa Rita Mountainspresented byRob Peters Executive Director of Save the Scenic Santa RitasWednesday, May 29,1:30 pm Madera Clubhouse Ballroom (Quail Creek)The massive mining operation could destroy the Santa Ritas and have ... Read more
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger LD 21 Incumbent Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (former LD 10 House Rep./Senator) and Rep. Consuelo Hernandez are being challenged by attorney Briana Ortega, a political newcomer in the July 30, 2024 primary. There is a Republican in this race, so the 2 winners for LD 21 House will face off with ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Arizona voters may get a chance to vote on abortion this year, but before that there are still questions about what the law is now. Join AZPM News for a town hall on abortion where the legal history in the state is explored and the current law and lawsuits are explained. ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Join the AZ Dems for a Tucson office opening with End Citizens United, Congressman Ruben Gallego, and Senator Mark Kelly! Come eat some great food, hear from democratic leaders, and find out how you can re-elect President Biden and support Arizona Democrats in the 2024 election!"Join the AZ Dems for a ... Read more |
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger You are invited to a Community Special Event Sponsored by Tucson Residents for Responsive Government GOOD-BYE, Michael and Steve; HELLO, Tim Saturday, June 1, 2024 Ward 6 Community Room, 3202 E. First St. 1:00-2:30 "2024 has become the year of transition. Residents are losing the two City of Tucson officials who were most ... Read more
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Event by Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation Tucson Convention Center Public · Anyone on or off Facebook "Kick-off Pride Month by joining us for the 34th Reno Gannon Jell-O Wrestling Extravaganza! We are so excited to announce that for the first time ever, Jell-O Wrestling will be held indoors at the Tucson Convention Center, ensuring ... Read more
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by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Laughing Liberally returns this Sat., June 1 @ 7:30 pm. We may or may not have a verdict but we’ll have a visit from a Donald Trump. We’ll have standup from Jessie Sweeney and Tony Tony Kanani Bruhn. The policy Punchlines tickle your your improv bone and Dave Margolis and Phil ... Read more |