Tucson City Council & Mayoral candidate forum at YWCA of Southern Arizona
September 23, 2019
City of Tucson Council Wards 1, 2, and 4 and the Mayor’s office are up for election on Nov. 5, 2019: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/clerks/Candidate_Listing_090619_2.pdf Meet the candidates at this upcoming forum on Sept. 26. Mayor: Independent Ed Ackerley, political newcomer Green Mike Cease, ran for Ward 6 Council in 2017 Democrat Regina Romero, Ward 1 Councilmember (3 … Read more
The media is failing on the DNI ‘whistleblower’ scandal by amplifying Trump’s debunked conspiracy theory
September 22, 2019
The mainstream media that Donald Trump likes to abuse as “fake news” has frequently assisted the right-wing conspiracy theories that he thrives upon by giving them reporting, and this giving them an air of credibility through repetition, even while debunking them. For example, back in April 2015 I warned you what was coming, which proved … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of September 22, 2019
September 22, 2019
The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event 7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar. Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Note: For … Read more
Maternal & Child Health… a Dialogue with Rep. Powers Hannley (video)
September 20, 2019
What is the state of maternal and child health in the state of Arizona? Well, it certainly could be better. Arizona ranks in the 40s (out of 50 states) in many areas related to the health of Moms and their babies. Too many Moms and babies are dying preventable deaths after childbirth. Too many babies … Read more
Why would the Arizona Speaker of the House Attend an Event Sponsored by a Designated Hate Group?
September 20, 2019
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The media are rightfully reporting that the Arizona Speaker of the House, Russell Bowers, and State Senator Sylvia Allen, is regurgitating false, zealous, and reactionary talking points on attempts by Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman and her team to bring the health education guidelines (including those related to sex education) into the Twenty-First Century. … Read more
Two made men from New York at the heart of the DNI ‘whistleblower’ scandal (Updated)
September 20, 2019
Update to The Trump administration is extorting Ukraine for ‘dirt’ on Trump’s opponent to receive security assistance. Well, well, well … reporting Thursday night suggests that the DNI “whistleblower” scandal may have to do with Donald Trump and his consigliere, “bat boy” Rudy Giuliani, trying to extort or bribe the government of Ukraine for “dirt” … Read more
The Fight to get Arizona Children and Adults Better Mental Health Services Continues.
September 20, 2019
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According to the Center for Disease Control, Arizona is among the states with a high rate of suicide. According to a study completed by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health for USA Today, Arizona ranked tenth highest out of the 50 states for people with depression. According to a study provided by the Anne E. … Read more
