Anti-democratic authoritarian Republicans reject the will of the voters on citizen initiatives (Updated)
February 14, 2019
Voters in the red state of Utah last November voted to expand Medicaid coverage to 150,000 uninsured people in the state, with 53 percent in favor. But the Republican state legislators they also elected to office in November had other ideas. “We will decide, and you will obey!” Utah Voters Approved Medicaid Expansion, But State Lawmakers Are … Read more
House Judiciary Committee advances gun control for first time in decades
February 14, 2019
Today is the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. In the year after Parkland, there was nearly one mass shooting a day. “Since Parkland, there have been nearly 350 mass shootings in the US — nearly one a day.” “The shooting inspired a new national movement for gun … Read more
Book Natter book swap on Feb. 19
February 14, 2019
“On Tuesday 2-19-19, the Facebook group BOOK NATTER, hosts their semi-annual book swap at Arizona Wine Collective from 4 to 6 pm. Join other readers for no host-wine drinking, complimentary nibbles, book chat, giveaways courtesy of Mostly Books, Diana Hansen and author Rita Connelly. The swap begins at 5:15 pm and if you devour books … Read more
Gallego Bests Valenzuela in Phoenix Mayoral Forum
February 14, 2019
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It was the School Valedictorian versus the School Starting Quarterback. It was the Activist Progressive Left of Center Democrat versus the Pro Business Progressive Centrist Democrat. It was the November Mayoral Frontrunner Kate Gallego versus the November second place winner Daniel Valenzuela. On the eve of the release of early voting ballots with a month … Read more
Are Unregulated Health Insurance Plans Good for #AZ Consumers? (video)
February 13, 2019
In the Health and Human Services Committee on Thursday, Feb 14, we are hearing a long list of bills including two about health insurance. HB2375 would extend short-duration insurance to three years. This insurance is currently capped at one year because it is seen as a stop-gap measure for people who are between jobs or … Read more
The ‘Enemy of The People,’ Mitch McConnell, is the real radical
February 13, 2019
The “Enemy of The people,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, says the Senate will vote on ‘Green New Deal’ as he seeks to portray Democrats as radical: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that he will schedule a vote on the Green New Deal, a sweeping climate and economic plan spearheaded by first-year … Read more
One Year After Parkland School Shootings, Tucson Schools are Prepared Against an Active Shooter
February 13, 2019
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One year ago today, a disturbed 19-year old walked into Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL and murdered 17 high school students and injured 17. A cascade of police errors, a principal who was indifferent to safety and confusion among hall monitors made the slaughter possible. In contrast, Tuscon schools today are intently prepared to … Read more
Support HB 2395 to Save Local Recycling, the Environment, and Our Economy
February 13, 2019
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This has been a year of action for Sustainable Tucson. We committed to including an action with every educational meeting. At our Recycling and Beyond meeting, we not only learned about the new rules for recycling and why they are important, but we also formed a Zero Plastic Waste team. Here is a recording of … Read more
