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Has MAGA GOP Cried Wolf on the Economy Once Too Often?
December 9, 2023
AZBlueMeanie has been howling recently to me about how utterly fakakta the polling sentiments around the Biden economy have been. And he’s absolutely right: there is a huge divergence between how the economy is actually doing and many people’s perception of it. I have rarely seen that divergence better visualized than this chart which Chris
The MAGA Cult Sock-Puppeting the Corpse of the Republican Party Screech for Impeachment of AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes
December 9, 2023
Seems we are seeing a pattern here: MAGA wants to impeach President Joe Biden… for reasons? They can’t exactly say why, except that everyone knows they are trying to drown out the stench of their likely nominee for President having been impeached… twice. Now the Maricopa County Republican Committee is pressing the Republican Caucus in the Arizona Legislature to impeach AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes… for reasons?
If You Are a Woman of Child-Bearing Age in Texas: Get Out Now While You Still Can
December 9, 2023
Texas, the great Lone Star State, that broke off from Mexico in 1836 partially so United States settlers there could have the option of owning slaves, has, to quote AZ Blue Meanie, become the real-life version of the Republic of Gilead from The Handmaids Tale. For those following the news, the MAGA off the right
Read 3rd Edition of “Wounded Tiger”
December 7, 2023
It’s Pearl Harbor remembrance day. As a 3rd generation Japanese American/Sansei born and raised in Hawaii (but after Dec. 7, 1941), I am indirectly affected by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. My mother was a nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Honolulu and heard the bombs dropping, and my father was a dental student
Our Democratic LD18 Legislative Team Launches Reelection Campaign
December 6, 2023
Here in Tucson, the mighty LD18 (D+20) team of state legislators, Sen. Priya Sundareshan, Reps. Chris Mathis and Nancy Gutierrez launched their 2024 reelection campaign from Ft. Lowell Park in the heart of the district. They are running as a slate (you can make donations to the entire team here) and I haven’t heard any
2023 BICAS Art Auction at new location
December 6, 2023
“The BICAS art auction is coming back! Join us for our 26th art auction. Dec 8th–9th! BICAS’ mission is supported by many of Tucson’s most prolific working artists through bicycle-themed art donations and will be held this year at Splinter Collective! More details coming.” December 8th-9th 5pm-9pm 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705 Splinter
In Arizona LD 27, Deborah Howard will Work to Protect Democracy, Promote Equal Opportunity, and Uphold Fairness in the State Senate
December 5, 2023
In the Central-West Phoenix Arizona Legislative District (LD) 27, Democratic State Senate Candidate Deborah Howard sees an opportunity. An opportunity to flip the Senate seat and potentially give the Democratic caucus control of that chamber when the State Legislature convenes in January 2025. A former Republican and Independent Community activist and professional, Ms. Howard, a
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero’s Celebrates State of the City At Her Second Inaugural
December 4, 2023
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero began her second term in office with a celebratory State of the City Inaugural Address that highlighted the Mayor’s gratitude to her family, staff, and members of the City Council for seeing her agenda through, showcased the many programs and initiatives instituted in her first four years, and previewed her expectations
