The villainous David Koch is dead, but his evil destructive legacy will live on
August 25, 2019
It is an old axiom that it is socially inappropriate to speak ill of a person in the immediate aftermath of their death. But what if that person has been an evil villain their entire life? It seems entirely appropriate to acknowledge their life of villainy, and yes, to even proclaim “good riddance” on their passing. … Read more
Faces of Climate Action town halls upcoming in Arizona
August 25, 2019
Hosted by Elders Climate Action – Arizona chapter: ” Elders Climate Action, Arizona Chapter, is a page dedicated to sharing information about climate related events and perspectives. Our primary focus is on Arizona, but insights and info about any subject that members think would be relevant and useful to others are welcomed. ECA Arizona is … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of August 25, 2019
August 25, 2019
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
Trump’s trade war with China and economic mismanagement raises risk of recession
August 23, 2019
Mr. “trade wars are easy to win” is blowing up the world’s economy with his 19th Century trade war with China, and is ensuring a global recession. The day began with Beijing’s announcement that it would levy new tariffs on $75 billion in goods, including reinstated levies on auto products, starting this fall. It all … Read more
Update: To save American democracy, fight the radical Christian Right
August 23, 2019
On Wednesday, Donald Trump for all appearances was suffering from a messianic “God complex,” approvingly retweeting a right-wing conspiracy theorist who said Trump is the ‘King of the Jews‘, ‘King of Israel’, and ‘The Second Coming of God’. Trump himself, while turning to look up to the heavens, later claimed “I am the Chosen One.” This … Read more
The cruelty is the point: new Trump policy to detain migrant children ‘indefinitely’
August 22, 2019
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a proposal to detain undocumented families together indefinitely, replacing the 1997 Flores settlement agreement that set a 20-day limit for holding children, with President Donald Trump saying it would discourage migrants from coming to the US. Because the cruelty is the point. Trump administration to allow longer detention of … Read more
House Committee on Ways and Means moves for summary judgment on Trump tax returns
August 22, 2019
In a memorandum filed in support of a motion for summary judgment on Aug. 20, the House Committee on Ways and Means argued that the committee must obtain President Trump’s tax returns in order to continue its oversight of and investigation into Trump’s financial records. House Ways and Means Invokes ‘Centuries’ of Congressional Oversight in … Read more
