Where Democrats Go From Here
Those of us who are watching in horror as Trump and the entire MAGA GOP continue to take a sledgehammer to US institutions, healthcare, science and basic protections, might believe that the vast majority of Americans share our perspective. The Tuesday edition of the AZ Republic tells quite a different story – and it should … Read more
Enough is Enough: Grijalva and Mayes Sue Mike Johnson to Force Him to Swear in the CD Seven Representative-Elect
The excuses and poor reasons have been numerous. Democrats will not reopen the government. The House is not in session. We will swear her in whenever she wants. Oh wait, I did not mean that. She can still serve her constituents even though she is not officially a representative and her staff still does not … Read more
With 8.2 Million at No Kings Day, we are Getting Closer to Regime Change
Up to 8.2 million people protested across the country on the second No Kings Day on October 18, 2025, according to the organizers. This massive turnout brings America closer to the “3.5% rule,” which can trigger regime change. ‘No Kings’ was the largest protest in US history. The US population is 342,678,092, according to the … Read more
No Kings in our Future
Yesterday, there were “No Kings” rallies all over the country, including quite a few in Arizona. While the mood was positive (and often festive), the message was clear – we want to retain a democracy and not fall into autocracy. I think that most people understand that message, including the historical context – after all, that … Read more
Pictures and Videos From No Kings Rallies Across Arizona
Some pictures and videos from No Kings Marches Across Arizona. Photos from Kris Mayes, Yassamin Ansari, Priya Sundareshan, Adelita Grijalva, Greg Stanton, AZ 12 Democrats, and my mother, Jo Gordon.
So the Law’s a Prop. Now What?
Every time Trump steamrolls another norm, somebody in your feed chirps, “That’s illegal! He can’t do that!” Cute. But legality stopped mattering the moment the referees joined his team. We keep quoting statutes like they’re Harry Potter spells. Posse Comitatus! Habeas Corpus! Checks and Balances! None of it works once those in charge decide rules … Read more
(UPDATED) This is No Joke: MAGA Republicans Are “Ripping the (KKK) Sheets Off in Plain View of the American People”
Over the last few days, recent revelations in Arizona and across the country reaffirmed what everyone with a sense of decency and sanity already knew. MAGA Republicans, inspired by their leader, the American Duce Wannabe-Twice Impeached-34 Time Convicted Felon, have continually demonstrated with their words and social media posts that they are the party of … Read more
