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We need to have a rational discussion about the ‘defund the police’ movement
June 17, 2020
Let’s begin with the perception of crime and policing. Nancy LeTourneau at Political Animal blog explains, How Television Has Distorted Our View of Police and Crime: Those of us who grew up watching television were surprised at some point to find out that there were professions other than being a police officer, lawyer, or doctor. … Read more
Ducey and Crist Fiddle while Arizona Coronavirus cases surge; Stanton, Sinema, and the Medical Community urge increased Preventive Measures
June 17, 2020
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Remember the line from the Terminator Movies where the lead protagonist says “Come with me if you want to live” In Arizona and across the country, it is getting to the point where people should stop listening to Doug Ducey, Cara Crist, Mike Pence, and Donald Trump if they want to live. Over the last … Read more
Trump administration refuses to comply with transparency and reporting of Paycheck Protection Program
June 17, 2020
Remember back just a few short weeks ago when Congress passed the CARES Act and we were told that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – “the largest distribution of taxpayer money in human history” – would be transparent and accountable to the public? It was even written into the law, and is clearly disclosed on … Read more
The Lincoln Project unveils “Trump is Not Well”
June 17, 2020
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The Lincoln Project has released its latest ad and it paints a portrait of Donald Trump as a physical train wreck that lacks the physical stamina to cope with the strains of the Presidency. Titled “Trump is Not Well,” the narrator, with pictures including Mr. Trump looking fatigued, not composed, and in need of aid … Read more
Berdetta Hodge will continue to Put Students First as a Member of the Tempe Union High School Board
June 17, 2020
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Berdetta Hodge has spent her adult life aiding local communities and instilled the value of public service in her family. Her son Jevin Hodge is a candidate for the District One seat of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and is a fixture in Maricopa County and Arizona State Politics. She is currently the East … Read more
Judge Practically Begs AZ State Leg to Rewrite Law in Wake of COVID-19 Disclosure Suit
June 16, 2020
A group of Arizona media companies filed suit to get access to more information about COVID-19 infections in Arizona’s nursing homes. They lost. And they lost for a very bad reason. The law sucks. And the judge pretty much says as much. I’ve seldom seen a Judge so forcefully use the particular vernacular of jurisprudential … Read more
Trump signs executive order on police reform without addressing systemic racism
June 16, 2020
The AP headline sums it up well: Trump signs order on police reform, doesn’t mention racism: Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that he said would encourage better police practices. But he made no mention of the roiling national debate over racism … Read more
SEE the Video: JoAnna Mendoza, Candidate for AZ Senate in LD11
June 16, 2020
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JoAnna spoke at the July 15, 2020, meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson. She is a Democratic candidate for Senate in LD11, a red district. In this video, she discusses: Why she’s running Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic Funding public education Being a voice for the people of Legislative District 11 Anna Mendoza and her … Read more
