Doug Ducey Screws Arizona Counties, Cities, and Towns out of COVID 19 funds in order to Fatten State Coffers
June 15, 2020
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With the passage of the CARES Act back in March, much-needed aid to counties, cities, and towns was included in the legislation so they could withstand the health and economic fallout from the Coronavirus (COVID 19). Because of population size, the federal government directly funded Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa. Maricopa and Pima counties also directly … Read more
SCOTUS holds Title VII protections for sex extends to sexual orientation and sexual identity
June 15, 2020
A point of personal privilege … my legal practice for many years was concentrated in Title VII employment discrimination cases. I counseled hundreds of clients and potential clients on their legal rights. For many years, whenever I counseled a potential client who was harassed or discriminated against at work on the basis of sexual orientation … Read more
Order a free button for Virtual World Refugee Day
June 15, 2020
“World Refugee Day Arizona is coming up soon! Make sure to get your FREE button to show your support. The buttons will be mailed to you and can be photographed using #WRDAZ2020. Submit your order at the link below.” https://forms.gle/snFkpxYsLbyUBkZeA https://www.facebook.com/WorldRefugeeDayPHX/ https://www.facebook.com/events/372590427048026/ Carolyn‘s Note: I did order a button via the link and it arrived … Read more
#COVID19 Pandemic Is Both a Problem & an Opportunity
June 14, 2020
Inhabitants of Earth are nearly six months into the most disruptive year of our lives, thanks to the novel Coronavirus. The United States was slow to react to the pandemic that had already spread across Asia and Europe and killed thousands. Early denial by leaders in multiple countries– like the US, Brazil, Russia, India, and … Read more
In new ad, the Biden campaign calls Trump “Too Weak to Lead”
June 14, 2020
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The Biden campaign’s latest virtual ad is a damning indictment of Donald Trump. It essentially calls him a coward. The ad, called “Too Weak to Lead.” paints a harsh critique of Mr. Trump’s leadership during the protests following the police murder of George Floyd. The video shows peaceful marchers (some of whom are getting tear-gassed) … Read more
As President, Joe Biden would Restore The United State’s role as the Leader of the Free World
June 14, 2020
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Over the last six weeks, while everyone has paid attention to the Coronavirus, the Economic downtown, and the protests resulting from the police murder of George Floyd, Donald Trump has continued taking American Foreign Policy to the reactionary, fascist coddling, and isolationist postures of the America First Movement that drew support in parts of the … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of June 14, 2020
June 14, 2020
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
Jacqueline Smith believes “Our Students’ success is Our entire Community’s success”
June 13, 2020
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Professor Jacqueline Smith would be a stellar addition to the Maricopa Community College Governing Board. An educator with degrees in mathematics, economics, and law, Professor Smith is currently the Vice President at the Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University. She is also a Professor of Practice at the Mary Lou Fulton Teacher’s … Read more
