Steven Gallardo Will Partner with all 15 County Chairs to Make the Grand Canyon State Blue
Maricopa County Supervisor Steven Gallardo has declared his candidacy to become the next Chairperson of the Arizona Democratic Party. For over 20 years I have fought back against Russell Pearce, Kari Lake, Donald Trump, and other far-right extremists who continue to attack our Democracy. As your State Chair, I will grow our Democratic party and … Read more
In her first State of the State, Governor Katie Hobbs Outlines Her Priorities for a “Resilient, Innovative and Prosperous Arizona for Everyone”
In a call for Arizonans and their public servants “to work together to make a significant impact in the lives and communities of this state today and for years to come by lowering costs and investing in public education, securing our water future, tackling the affordable housing crisis, and other real issues that are holding … Read more
“Who Is This New MAGA Representative Eli Crane?” You Might Wonder After the Speaker Fiasco
You can find the basic facts about Eli Crane in his Wikipedia entry, but this post will go well beyond those facts. Let’s start with a little background on the Congressional District in which Crane was elected. Congressional District 2 was redistricted into existence in the 2021 round of redistricting. It was previously represented by … Read more
George Santos: Just Another Self-Hating Minority Riding MAGA Coattails
It appears newly-elected Congressman George Santos (R-NY) made a white power symbol while in the House Chambers. Now before you say, “Stahhhhhp. No, he did not!,” I’ll explain. No one casually rests a hand in this awkward, backward position. It’s purposeful, made as a public statement, as in “Wink, wink. Nudge, nudge.” to MAGA buddies. … Read more
AZ Senator – and Our Official Blog Jester – John Kavanagh Seeks to Empower Bigots Through Our Schools and Courts
Arizona Senator, and frequent commenter and source of quality entertainment on this blog, John Kavanagh has introduced SB1001 (the number indicates he thinks THIS is the most important bill, perhaps?) which seeks to restrict the free speech of employees and contractors of our public schools by controlling the PRONOUNS they can use to refer to … Read more
In her First Week in Office, Governor Hobbs is Off to a Fast Start
Governor Katie Hobbs and her team are off to a fast start in the first week of her term. Calling her first actions part of the First 100 Days Initiative, Governor Hobbs has issued three Executive Orders related to Non-Discrimination, Homelessness, and Election Security. The Governor has also continued to make appointments to her governing … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of January 8, 2023
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
