The 38 Mile March for the ERA in Arizona
March 12, 2019
Somewhat surprisingly, the Arizona Republic today gives decent media coverage to Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley’s “38 Mile March” for the ERA, which kicked off on Monday. Tipping point on ERA? Arizona supporters to march 38 miles to push for ratification: Literally carrying the same banner as women’s rights advocates decades before, Arizonans began a three-day … Read more
2019 Tucson St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival on March 17
March 12, 2019
Festival Schedule 2019 11:15 AM- Out of Kilters 12:15 PM- Opening Ceremony with Tucson St. Patrick’s Day Committee President John Murphy & Guest Emcee David Fitzsimmons featuring Tucson & District Pipe Band 12:30 PM- Nancy McCallion & Friends 1:45 PM- Maguire Academy of Irish Dance 2:15 PM- Wide Awake– U2 Tribute Band 3:45 PM- Celtic … Read more
DNC chooses Milwaukee for 2020 Democratic National Convention
March 11, 2019
The Democratic National Committee will hold its 2020 convention in Milwaukee, the organization announced Monday. Democrats pick Milwaukee for their 2020 convention: Milwaukee had been the favorite of DNC chair Tom Perez, NBC has reported. “This choice is a statement of our values,” Perez said in a statement. “The Democratic Party is the party of … Read more
UPDATE: Arizona’s Path To U.S. Supreme Court To Sue California For Stealing Tax Revenues
March 11, 2019
Last week, BfA broke the news that Arizona is suing California in the U.S. Supreme Court to end the Golden State’s (allegedly) unconstitutional taxing of Arizona LLCs. Although California has not yet responded – either to our questions or to the AZ Attorney General’s suit in the Supreme Court – we have heard back from … Read more
Donald Trump’s ‘dezinformatsiya’ propaganda campaign in 2020
March 11, 2019
Some tidbits from today’s Washington Post narrative piece on the Trump 2020 campaign, Trump’s massive reelection campaign has 2016 themes — and a 2020 infrastructure: President Trump and his advisers are launching a behemoth 2020 campaign operation combining his raw populist message from 2016 with a massive data-gathering and get-out-the-vote push aimed at dwarfing any previous … Read more
Moving Forward: Unity and Encouraging Talent is Key to Victory for LD 18
March 11, 2019
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Planning for the next major elections in 2020 cannot wait until 2020. It actually started for most Legislative District (LD), County, State, and National Party Apparatuses in December 2018 and January 2019. At the LD level, organizational officers are either reelected or elected. Precinct Committeemen and Captains are asked to stay on while others are … Read more
Today! 38 Miles for the Equal Rights Amendment
March 11, 2019
Today’s the day! Arizona’s 38 Miles for the Equal Rights Amendment begins today. I’ll see the marchers today at the noon press conference. Establishment forces are trying to silence ERA supporters at the Capitol. It’s time for us to stand up and fight for our rights. Arizona could make history in the coming weeks as … Read more
The Climate Kids are coming!
March 10, 2019
Beware the Ides of March, all you climate change deniers out there. The Climate Kids are coming, in massive and growing numbers, and they are in no mood to negotiate. Mark Hertsgaard at The Nation previews this week’s global youth climate strike on Friday, March 15. On March 15, the Climate Kids Are Coming: The … Read more
