Gov. Ducey Should Hire an Army of Contact Tracers
April 24, 2020
THIS POST IS PART OF A SERIES ON THE NEED TO REBUILD ARIZONA’S PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE. Identifying the infected is step one in getting an epidemic under control. For that, you need a massive and scientifically rigorous testing program, which, according to the Ducey Administration, we now have capacity to do testing on demand. We … Read more
Join Improv Party on Saturday nights with Unscrewed Theater
April 24, 2020
“It’s almost Saturday! It’s our favorite day of the very L O N G week because it’s Unscrewed House Party Day on ZOOM! The best part is that you don’t have to be in Tucson to enjoy the show! You’re in your house, we’re in our houses, let’s have an improv house party, Unscrewed Theater … Read more
Arizona Democratic Congressional Candidates Discuss Testing and Reopening the Economy
April 24, 2020
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Over the last couple of days, Governor Doug Ducey has exhibited sound and prudent judgment over the question of whether to reopen Arizona’s economy. Speaking at a press conference yesterday and during an interview on The Mike Broomhead Show on KTAR (92.3,) the Governor relayed that he and his team will rely on the medical … Read more
Arizona Democratic Congressional Candidates want to Save the Post Office
April 24, 2020
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When the people gathered for the virtual monthly meeting for Legislative District (LD) 18 a couple of weeks ago, there were calls from our elected representatives (Mitzi Epstein, Jennifer Jermaine, and Sean Bowie) to help people who are waiting for their first unemployment checks and/or have been forced to rely on food banks. There were … Read more
The ‘Daily Trump Show’ is now airing truly dangerous ideas, cancel the show now (updated)
April 24, 2020
The cable news networks have demonstrated reckless and irresponsible judgment in airing live the Coronavirus Task Force daily briefings that Donald Trump has hijacked for the “Daily Trump Show,” a substitute for his Nuremberg-style MAGA cult rallies. It’s bad enough that the cable news networks allowed “Dr. Trump, snake oil salesman” to sell his miracle … Read more
UPDATED 5.14: Governor Ducey Should Prioritize Testing in Congregate Living Facilities
April 23, 2020
THIS POST IS PART OF A SERIES ON THE NEED TO REBUILD ARIZONA’S PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE. UPDATE 5.14: Dr. Christ has announced that the state will begin to test all residents/staff of Medicare/Medicaid eligible nursing homes. Better late than never, except for those already dead. Governor Ducey’s Administration has announced that Arizona’s private labs foresee … Read more
Boys and Girls: Do not listen to Dr. Death who is Masquerading as the President of the United States
April 23, 2020
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This a public health announcement for people who do think everything Donald Trump says is the gospel. Do not listen to the medical prescriptions and suggestions of Dr. Death masquerading as the President of the United States. First, he said people had nothing to lose with the anti-malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine. It turns out that the … Read more
Will Heroes Be Left Out of Workers Compensation Protections?
April 23, 2020
Our daily news is filled with testimonials about heroes in health care, retail clerks, cashiers, and delivery persons. They are performing services which endanger their health and even their lives and the lives of family members. Neglect of top administrators, particularly the President of the United States, has elevated their risk with failure to provide … Read more
