‘Religious Liberty’ vs Patient Rights: Healthcare Providers Should Disclose Religious Restrictions to Care
January 6, 2020
Should healthcare providers and institutions be allowed to deny services to patients based upon the provider’s “sincerely held religious beliefs”? I don’t think so. Discrimination is not OK. This is the fourth year in a row that I have proposed a Patient’s Right to Know bill which requires healthcare providers and institutions to disclose upfront if … Read more
It is time for Moscow Mitch to Subpoena John Bolton
January 6, 2020
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In what could be a turning point in the upcoming Senate Impeachment Trial on Abuse of Power and Obstructing Congress against Donald Trump, former Administration National Security Advisor John Bolton has relayed that he would testify if subpoenaed by the Senate. Mr. Bolton issued a statement, writing: “….Accordingly, since my testimony is once again at … Read more
Go Beyond on 1/11/20
January 6, 2020
“Connect with your community, make nutritious food choices, move your body, and spend quality time outdoors in a single commemorative day of unity! Look below for details on various health and fitness events happening at several locations across Pima County on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Event listings are posted here and at www.beyond-tucson.org.” –Scheduled Events– … Read more
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego looks to build on the Achievements of 2019 in 2020
January 6, 2020
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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego had a productive first ten months as Phoenix’s Mayor. The Mayor, her team, and the Phoenix City Council have helped lead and preside over an impressive array of progressive and forward directing programs for Phoenix since taking office in March 2019. Annie DeGraw, the Mayors Communications Director, relayed that Ms. Gallego’s … Read more
House Democrats and blue states ask Supreme Court for expedited appeal of ‘Obamacare’
January 5, 2020
Last month, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated the individual mandate, but not the entirety of ‘Obamacare’: The 2-1 decision by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals likely pushes any Supreme Court action on Obamacare until after the 2020 election but again thrusts the issue of health care into the forefront of the … Read more
Reactions by Democratic Presidential Candidates to Suleimani Killing
January 5, 2020
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There has been virtual unanimity in the political world that Qassim Suleimani was a murdering terrorist that no one should mourn. Thomas Friedman, in a piece for the New York Times, offered an interesting perspective, that Suleimani was also dumb and overrated with his actions resulting in blowback against Iran by anti-Iranian-pro Democracy citizens in … Read more
Republican politicians line up to ask the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
January 5, 2020
The annual anti-abortion rights “forced birther” March for Life Rally in Washington, D.C. is January 24, 2020. In advance of this annual ritual calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its decision in Roe v. Wade (1973), Amy Howe at SCOTUSblog reports, Federal government’s brief in abortion case supports Louisiana’s position, raises possibility of … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of January 5, 2020
January 5, 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
