Mayor Regina Romero Goes on a Public Relations Blitz In Support of Proposition 411
With early ballots out in Tucson, Mayor Regina Romero has wasted no time in going on a public relations blitz encouraging residents to vote their support for Proposition 411, the measure that will fund the repair and improvement of Tucson streets, potholes, bicycle/pedestrian paths, and traffic signals. Over the last three days, Mayor Romero has … Read more
French Election: Emanuel Macron Decisively Defeats Far-Right ‘Putin Puppet’ Marine Le Pen
The New York Times reports Emmanuel Macron is re-elected French president, defeating Marine Le Pen. Emmanuel Macron won a second term as president of France, triumphing on Sunday over Marine Le Pen, his far-right challenger, after a campaign where his promise of stability prevailed over the temptation of an extremist lurch. Projections at the close … Read more
Mike Lindell Bankrolls Kari Lake And Mark Finchem Lawsuit To Ban Ballot-Counting Machines In Arizona
Howard Fischer reports, Lawsuit seeks to ban ballot-counting machines in Arizona: Two Trump-endosed election denier Republicans seeking statewide office are asking a federal judge [United States District Court for the District of Arizona] to block the use of machines to tabulate the votes in Arizona in the 2022 election. The machines are unreliable because they … Read more
Chair Of The GQP House ‘Pro-Putin Caucus,’ Rep. Andy Biggs, Tries To Smear Disney As Being Communist, Reviving McCarthyism
Above: “Putinistas” Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar. Arizona’s insurrection leaders, Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs, are members of the GQP’s House “Pro-Putin Caucus” in Congress. Who’s Soft on Russia? Meet the Republican Anti-Ukraine Caucus! (excerpt): Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the House of Representatives has voted on three measures specific to the war. The first vote, … Read more
Which Party Do You Want to See Trying to Stop Inflation?
We must continue to be aware of the existential crisis of our American democracy as the US and Arizona careen toward our off-year election of federal and state legislators, and executive branch officers in Arizona. We are also electing a U.S. Senator for a full six-year term. There is no end to the predictions of … Read more
Tucson Food Share helps with food insecurity
My husband and I were invited to the 2nd year anniversary pot luck of Tucson Food Share, at 2500 N. Stone Ave. (NE corner of N. Stone Ave. x E. Alturas St.), one block north of Grant Rd. We were impressed with this volunteer run organization of dedicated people who want to help with food … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of April 24, 2022
Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and CDC recommendations for social distancing, many events are still being held virtually online. We are doing our best to update the calendar, but you should check with event organizers prior to attending any event to confirm the status. Political … Read more
