Trump Recession is Coming in June
You know the economy is bad when people are even skimping on McDonald’s value meals. Sales at the fast food chain dropped 3.6 percent in the United States in the first quarter of the year, a stark contrast to a 2.5 percent rise in sales during the same period last year. Also, some Trump administration officials … Read more
Five men apply for vacant Ward 5 Council seat
The deadline to apply to be the place holder for the vacant Tucson Ward 5 Council seat was today at 9 a.m. The Tucson City Clerk has listed five applicants: 1) John Alan Adkisson, accountant2) David Garcia, owner of Barrio Restoration Inc.3) Gabriel Holguin, Ward 5 Council Aide 4) Robert Jaramillo, retired US Navy, Sunnyside … Read more
Mayes sues against Department of Education shut down
On March 11, the federal administration announced they were going to fire 50% of the workforce in the Department of Education leading to a total shut down of the department. On March 13, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and 20 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit to stop them. Joining Attorney General Mayes in filing the lawsuit … Read more
ACLU’s Guide to Know Your Rights in Trump’s America
These are notes taken by Kathy Voth, of the LD18 Democrats Communications Team, from the American Civil Liberties Union’s “Know Your Rights Training” presented on Zoom on April 29, 2025. This information is sobering but helpful and important. You can watch the Zoom recording at https://drive.google.com/file/d/15tgTSPdNitbo735Jmp9LGkbYukHBUqb6/view?usp=drivesdk Heading to a Protest Bring a friend• There is … Read more
As the Next Representative from Arizona CD 7, Daniel Hernandez Pledges to Work for the People in the District He Grew Up In
Former State Legislator Daniel Hernandez has announced his second run for a seat in the House of Representatives. The oldest of three children who have all dedicated their lives to public service, Mr. Hernandez wants to continue his work for many of the people he previously represented in the State House. If successful in his … Read more
AZ Democrats Warn That Consumers Will Be Hurt and Pollution Will Increase if HB2679 Passes
HB2679, a Republican sponsored bill that would, according to critics, including those in the legislature and former Arizona Corporation Commission members, reward corporate utility interests and profits over consumer protection and provide a financial lifeline for unclean coal industries in the Grand Canyon State is on its way to the State Senate for consideration. The … Read more
UPDATED 5/2/25: Trump Regime Takes a Giant Leap Forward on Border Militarization and Abuse of Power
UPDATE: The AP reports: “The Defense Department said Thursday that it has designated a second stretch on the U.S. border with Mexico as a military zone to enforce immigration laws. The newest area is in Texas and is attached to the Fort Bliss Army base in El Paso.” The experiment in militarizing immigration control is … Read more
