Dissenters: It is NOT OK for Bigots to Use Religion to Discriminate
September 17, 2019
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Dissenting Arizona Supreme Court Justices assailed the court’s Sept. 16 ruling that it is OK to use religion to discriminate against people, calling it “deeply troubling,” “pernicious” and “mistaken.” The 3 dissents came in Brush and Nib Studio v. Phoenix where the court majority drove a hole as big as a truck through the city’s … Read more
Arizona Democrats react to the State Supreme Court Ruling Against Tolerance.
September 17, 2019
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In a razor-thin four to three vote, the Arizona State Supreme Court, ruled on September 16, 2019, that two print shop owners did not, for religious (bigoted) reasons, have to print wedding invitations for a same-sex couple. The Justices did not rule on the validity of the Phoenix Anti Discrimination Ordinance which the city advocates … Read more
Submissive Trump is outsourcing the U.S. military as a mercenary force for Saudi Arabia
September 17, 2019
In early July, the House voted to require congressional approval for military strike against Iran in a 251-170 vote with more than two dozen Republicans in support. The National Defense Authorization Act amendment’s adoption by the House follows Trump’s statement in June that the United States had been “cocked and loaded” to strike Iranian targets in retaliation … Read more
Arizona Democratic Congressional Candidates react to the Administration Gutting Part of the Clean Water Act.
September 17, 2019
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Wanting to protect the nation’s water supply should be a no brainer considering the human race depends on it to survive. So should the desire to protect the air all humanity needs to breathe or the ecosystem where the food chain is sustained. Despite these vital essential needs, the current occupant of the White House, … Read more
As Maricopa County Attorney, Robert McWhirter wants to protect Victims, Defendants, and Taxpayers.
September 17, 2019
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Robert McWhirter has the education and experience to successfully administer the Maricopa County Attorney’s office if he is able to win the Democratic Nomination and best the aspiring Republican successor to now State Supreme Court Justice Bill Montgomery. A constitutional law scholar who has written 12 books, including a history of the Bill of Rights … Read more
Arizona Supreme Court moves Arizona one step closer to a theocratic state
September 16, 2019
First Amendment religious freedom is a shield against governmental infringement. But right-wing lawyers from the Alliance Defending Freedom have transformed First Amendment religious freedom jurisprudence into a sword in order to infringe upon the rights of individuals who do not share their religious views, i.e., evangelical Christian fundamentalism. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled (.pdf) today in a … Read more
Reactionary Andy Biggs is the new head of the Republican House “Freedom” Caucus.
September 16, 2019
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The 31 Member Republican House Freedom Caucus embraces many positions. Unfortunately, most of them have nothing to do with freedom. This clique, spawn from the elements of the Tea Party Movement, is a largely anti-government obstructionist movement who has adopted fairly reactionary stances towards moving the nation forward. Be it areas like health care, immigration … Read more
Celebrating Culture & Unpacking Stereotypes on Sept. 21 at Az State Museum
September 16, 2019
For schedule of events: https://statemuseum.arizona.edu/events/community-gathering?fbclid=IwAR1wQ1gOOOm_raseVdznuugshXsLGmrkpV5RdTEJGKEcjvRnG4azjiFh1ns Schedule of Activities All Day on the Front Lawn (unless otherwise noted): -Create a Mural with Thrifted Materials and Photographs with Bella Varela -Paint your Portrait with Koletta Saddleback, Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School -Create a Sidewalk Chalk Mural with Emma Bayne -Desert Dangers?! Learn about Animals and Plants with … Read more
