UPDATED: Scholastic’s Slippery Slide into Censorship: Time to Rally
October 25, 2023
UPDATE 10/25/23: Scholastic Backs Down! Read the Letter! The Scholastic Book Fair will return its books on race and gender to its broader collection, in response to protests and criticism that separating these titles supports right-wing censorship across the U.S. “I want to apologize on behalf of Scholastic,” Ellie Berger, president of Scholastic Trade Publishing,
DGT Hawaiian Luau Mixes Fun and Fundraising for Kirsten Engel, for Congress in CD6
October 23, 2023
Dozens of Democrats attended the Oct. 21, 2023, Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser to elect law professor Kirsten Engel to Congress in CD6. Attendees enjoyed cameraderie with fellow Dems, plus the beautiful performance by the Halau Hula O Ualani dancers. The highly successful and enjoyable event was hosted by Democrats of Greater Tucson, and Democratic activists, Mary
Put a Cap on these Ridiculous School Vouchers
October 22, 2023
Rep. Nancy Gutierrez (D-LD18) assailed the state Republicans’ school voucher program, pointing out that the vouchers are being spent by the monied rich, and are bankrupting the state of Arizona. “The truth is that most families participating in the universal voucher program have students that have not been in public schools. They have been paying
UN Report: Evidence of Extreme Racism in the US
October 21, 2023
A United Nations panel visited six America cities and found that the U.S. is plagued by systemic racism and racial discrimination by law enforcement. They are a direct legacy of slavery and such racism dates to the founding of the country. They encourage the U.S. to focus on some soul searching that includes truth, justice,
Amal walks across America to Tucson
October 20, 2023
AMAL WALKS ACROSS AMERICA. ONE LITTLE GIRL. ONE BIG HOPE. “The Walk with Little Amal, will journey 6000 miles this fall from Boston to San Diego. We are proud to be welcoming Amal to Tucson on October 28!! She began her journey from the Syrian border and carries a message of hope for displaced people
Sinema’s 3rd Quarter Fundraising Falls Off a Cliff
October 17, 2023
Incumbent Independent Senator Sinema’s fundraising fell off a cliff this quarter: she raised almost exactly 1/10th as much as Democratic challenger Ruben Gallego. Here’s Sinema’s quarterly report contribution summary: She raised about 285K from individual donors and 175K from PACs. Compare this is to Gallego’s quarter: Gallego raised $2.89 million: more than 10 TIMES as
UPDATED: #LyingLoserLake to Hold Rally in Tucson. Let’s Give Her a Reality Check!
October 17, 2023
UPDATE 10/19: Fellow Tucson muckraker Troy Matthews of MeidasTouch network went to the rally and filed a great update about the event, which featured Oath Keeper and racist legislative terrorist Wendy “snake-eyes” Rogers. Looks like Kari Lake thinks that she has some support for her wacky Senate run here in Tucson. Let’s show up with
As a State Representative from LD 2, Stephanie Simacek Promises to Represent the Interests and Values of the District
October 16, 2023
When readers last heard from Stephanie Simacek, she was successfully running for a seat on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board. Fast forward to today and Ms. Simacek, while able to retain her seat on the Deer Valley Board, has declared her candidacy for one of the State House seats in Arizona Legislative
