Hearts for The Barrio fundraiser for Petroglyphs
August 20, 2019
SALVADOR DURAN AZTRAL FOLK DILUVIO SANTA PACHITA AND MORE TBA Aug 23 @ 191 Toole ave, Tucson at 7 p.m. tickets are $15 “Petroglyphs a shop in lost barrio has burned down lets come together for our own. This shop has given artist and musicians of Tucson so much lets give back. spread the … Read more
What to do with Arizona’s Budget Surplus? Not cut Taxes for the One Percent or Big Business
August 20, 2019
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The fiscal situation in Arizona, at least for now, is very good. For the second year in a row, there appears to be a record fiscal surplus as the state, according to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, has brought in more revenues than anticipated. If these numbers are largely accurate and if the economy remains … Read more
The AMA hedges its bets on opposition to Medicare for All (doctors do a fact check)
August 19, 2019
The Hill reports that “The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s main group for doctors, announced Thursday that it is leaving a coalition fighting “Medicare for All,” a blow to the industry’s efforts to push back on the progressive proposal.” American Medical Association leaves coalition fighting ‘Medicare for All’: The AMA said it is leaving … Read more
Global warming leads to first-ever mandatory reductions in CAP water usage
August 19, 2019
The world’s top 5 warmest years on record have occurred since 2014 — and it’s certain that 2019 will be added to this list as well. As Axios reports (see for interactive map above): Such trends are indicative of long-term global warming due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels for energy and transportation, cutting … Read more
Trump’s ‘Baghdad Bob’ Economic Team
August 19, 2019
The “Trump Slump” recession is coming, it is only a question of timing. Last week the Dow tanked 800 points in worst day of 2019 after bond market sends recession warning and remains volatile: Stocks plunged Wednesday in the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s worst performance of 2019 after the bond market flashed a troubling signal … Read more
Why I Believe Elizabeth Warren Will Be the Nominee and Next President
August 19, 2019
By Barry Kirschner The Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 2020 will deserve the full support and commitment of everyone to mitigate the harm from the cosmic folly which now dominates our politics and the world stage. None of the twenty or so Democratic candidates are a danger to humanity as is … Read more
(UPDATED) A Conversation with Arizona Congressional District Eight Democratic Candidate Michael Muscato
August 19, 2019
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Arizona Congressional District Eight includes parts of Western and Northern Phoenix (Peoria, Litchfield Park, Sun City West, Glendale, and New River). The district, as it is presently constituted, once thought of as a Republican stronghold, saw two competitive and exciting elections in 2018 with Dr. Hiral Tipirneni giving a serious challenge to Debbie Lesko that … Read more
Book review: ‘Immoral Majority: Why Evangelicals Chose Political Power Over Christian Values’
August 18, 2019
Ben Howe, who grew up in the world of conservative evangelism, is the author of the new book “Immoral Majority: Why Evangelicals Chose Political Power Over Christian Values.” Emma Green at The Atlantic has a review and interview with the author. Why Some Christians ‘Love the Meanest Parts’ of Trump: Ben Howe is angry at … Read more
