Political Calendar: Week of May 9, 2021
May 9, 2021
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 events icon at the top of the blog page for easy access to the calendar. Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Due … Read more
Cinco de Mayo in #AZLeg: House Passes Bills Attacking Free Speech (video)
May 7, 2021
The 55th Legislative First Session has been filled with crazy, right-wing ideological bills attacking voting rights, reproductive rights, patients, doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas, teachers, engineers, professionals, unions, public education, the Permanent Early Voting List, the Citizens Initiative, Clean Elections, and transparency in campaign finance. Adding insult to injury, these bad bills are passing on party … Read more
The House Draws Closer To Getting Donald Trump’s Financial Records
May 7, 2021
Law&Crime reports, House Democrats Ask Judge to Order Donald Trump to Comply With Subpoena For His Personal Financial Documents: Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Wednesday asked a federal judge to order Donald Trump to comply with a subpoena for his personal financial information. They argue that now that Trump has left … Read more
With Todays Jobs Report, President Biden Emphasizes the Need to Think Long Term and Pass His American Jobs and Families Plans
May 7, 2021
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266,000 jobs were created in the United States in April. On most days, that would be a good revelation. However, the monthly jobs report, while positive, showed a job market that was not as robust as March when close to 800,000 jobs were created. The message from President Biden when addressing the American People: Do … Read more
John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act National Day of Action Saturday
May 7, 2021
More than 100 national, state, and local advocacy groups will launch a mobilization Saturday to counteract the Republican Party’s systematic dismantling of the United States’ democracy, calling on supporters to help fight for legislation aimed at protecting the right to vote. Fight GOP Voter Suppression: John Lewis Day Of Action: At the John Lewis National … Read more
The Republican Party’s Descent Into Fascism Over 50 Years In The Making
May 7, 2021
Jane Mayer at the New Yorker reports that the unpublished memoire of Republican strategist Harvey LeRoy “Lee” Atwater – an adviser to presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush and a chairman of the Republican National Committee – who took Richard Nixon’s Southern Strategy national, i.e., increasing political support among white voters by appealing to … Read more
Ward 6 Council candidates offer statements on new Reid Park Zoo expansion proposal
May 6, 2021
Incumbent Ward 6 Councilman Steve Kozachik is being challenged by two political newcomers Andres Portela III and MIranda Schubert for his Council seat, in the Democratic primary on August 3. Read more below on the Reid Park zoo expansion issue, and the candidates’ positions, reactions to Mayor/Council votes. On Tuesday May 4, the Tucson Mayor/City … Read more
Tell Senator Kyrsten Sinema That You Demand Results, End the Senate Filibuster Now
May 6, 2021
The Arizona Republic fka The Arizona Republican – and don’t kid yourself, it is still a media mouthpiece for the Republican Party – only loves so-called “moderate” Democrats who roll over for Republicans and echo their talking points. If you are a Democrat not seen as any kind of serious threat to the decades long … Read more
