A generational realignment of the political parties
January 24, 2019
According to a January poll from the Pew Research Center, the politics of Generation Z is more liberal. The next generation of voters is more liberal, more inclusive and believes in government: Generation Z, defined as those born after 1996, is on the cusp of adulthood. The oldest are graduating college. By 2020, almost half … Read more
Our very different pains rhyme
January 23, 2019
During this week of Martin Luther King Day, I’ve found myself reflecting on both the state of equity in America and my personal journey toward the greater understanding of such. In the Air Force, we received annual training designed to teach respect for differences and promote the value of diversity. We were taught that in … Read more
Michael Cohen delays his testimony citing witness intimidation
January 23, 2019
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and “fixer” Michael Cohen announced he is postponing his public congressional testimony that was scheduled for February 7, citing “ongoing threats against his family” from the President and his attorney Rudy Giuliani. Cohen is alleging witness tampering by Trump, a felony crime. If the Special Counsel agrees, charges should be … Read more
Mystery Mueller grand jury subpoena appealed to SCOTUS again
January 23, 2019
An unidentified company wholly owned by a sovereign foreign government can proceed in filing a sealed request to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to consider its appeal of a Robert Mueller-linked grand jury subpoena, the court announced Tuesday. Mystery Grand Jury Company Asks SCOTUS To Hear Appeal In Redacted Filing: A redacted version of the … Read more
“Migrant Justice Now” panel discussion
January 23, 2019
“Join us at the gallery for a panel discussion co-hosted with the ACLU of Arizona at 5:30pm, January 24, 2019, at Etherton Gallery, 135 S. 6th Ave. (south of Broadway Blvd) in Tucson. Moderated by Nancy Montoya of Arizona Public Media the panel features three attorneys — Billy Peard, ACLU Attorney; Erendire Castillo, Castillo Law; … Read more
Trump’s ‘compromise’ is a bait-and-switch sham
January 23, 2019
Compromise is impossible with someone incapable of acting in good faith, who repeatedly lies and reneges on agreements, never intending to follow through on any agreement. It’s like nailing jello to the wall. President Trump and Republican leaders are engaged in a hostage taking demanding ransom to release the hostages: $5.7 billion for Trump’s “big … Read more
Arizona Reps. Gosar, Biggs Vote Against “NATO Support Act”
January 22, 2019
The U.S. House of Representatives voted tonight 357-22 to approve the bipartisan “NATO Support Act”. Arizona Reps. Paul Gosar (R-CD4) and Andy Biggs (R-CD5) were among the 22 Republicans to vote no. (149 voted “aye”.) Although the text is not yet available on Congress’ website, it was introduced last week by 5 Republicans and 5 Democrats on the House … Read more
BfAZ Image Calendar not functioning well
January 23, 2019
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Carolyn Classen
Hi loyal BfAZ readers, I guess you’ve been wondering “Where in the World is Carolyn Classen?”, since the image Calendar hasn’t added any new events since late December 2018. Around that time Word Press (our system) updated automatically and somehow blocked/disabled the Calendar link. I have not been able to add any new events, can … Read more