Having Lost Every Court Case, Donald Trump Turns To Burning Down Democracy
November 19, 2020
This decision was expected this morning, but here it is this afternoon. Democracy Docket has the Order (relevant portion): The Court has read all of the parties’ filings in this matter, considered the oral arguments of counsel, and reviewed public records addressing matters in the complaint. On that record, IT IS ORDERED the motions to … Read more
4 Gun Safety Priorities for the Biden-Harris Administration
November 19, 2020
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We’re on the precipice of tremendous opportunity. When President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris take office this January, our country will have a White House that isn’t under the thumb of the NRA for the first time in years. Giffords Law Center and the Center for American Progress teamed up with legislators, practitioners, and lawyers, … Read more
Governor Ducey does not Announce a Statewide Mask Wearing Mandate at his 11/18/20 Press Briefing
November 18, 2020
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While acknowledging “the end is not on the horizon” with the Coronavirus Pandemic in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey announced some enhanced COVID 19 mitigation measures at the state’s major airports and schools, but refrained from proclaiming a mask-wearing mandate for the Grand Canyon State. He also condemned death threats against Secretary of State Katie Hobbs … Read more
Death Threats from Fringe Malcontents on Both Sides of the Political Spectrum Have No Place in the Democratic Process
November 18, 2020
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Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and members of her family have been receiving death threats from right-wing reactionary fringe malcontents because they are not happy that Arizona went for Joe Biden in the Presidential Election. The same is the case with Brad Raffensperger, the Republican Georgia Secretary of State where Joe Biden has, in … Read more
The Navajo Nation is In Danger of Being Ravaged Again with the Coronavirus
November 18, 2020
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With COVID 19 numbers rising in the Navajo Nation (which stretches across Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico,) the leadership, for the second time this year, instituted a three-week lockdown to mitigate the spread of the pandemic. The Nation has seen a surge in new cases with 172 reported last weekend. In the previous surge last … Read more
Update On AZ GOP Frivolous Election Lawsuits
November 18, 2020
There are currently two remaining lawsuits the Arizona Republican Party is hanging its hopes on to reverse the vote of the citizens of Arizona in the election. This anti-democratic assault on the election results will fail because both lawsuits are going nowhere. The Arizona Republic reports, Court challenge could delay certification of Maricopa County election … Read more
Hoffman and Thomas want Ducey to Adopt More COVID 19 Preventative Measures
November 17, 2020
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On social media on late Monday afternoon, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, reacting to the surge in COVID 19 in the Grand Canyon State, posted: “I am in support of the following actions: ✅ a statewide mask mandate ✅ quarantine and testing requirements for seasonal residents ✅ a limit on social gatherings ✅ a … Read more
In her State of the City Address, Mayor Kate Gallego Outlines her Goals to Make Phoenix Stronger, Smarter, Greener, and Better
November 17, 2020
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In a virtual address to Phoenix residents sponsored by that city’s Greater Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Kate Gallego recounted what Phoenix has accomplished in the midst of the COVID 19 Pandemic and outlines her goals to make the fifth largest city in the country stronger, smarter, greener, and better. Thanking everyone for their hard work … Read more
