Negotiating with yourself does not constitute a ‘compromise’ (updated)
January 20, 2019
The White House alerted the media that Trump plans to make ‘major announcement’ on shutdown, and the border on Saturday afternoon. Trump is given to hyperbole and superlatives, and this speech was no exception. This was an over-hyped PR stunt. The speech began with Stephen Miller’s highlights of the xenophobic, racist, anti-immigrant talking points of … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of January 20, 2019
January 20, 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
Free MLK Day showing of “I Am Not Your Negro” at Loft Cinema
January 19, 2019
Free Admission I Am Not Your Negro MONDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 5:00PM | FREE ADMISSION at Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson “Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a free screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary, I Am Not Your Negro, based on the work of James Baldwin, author of If Beale Street Could … Read more
A Better Future for Phoenix Drives Daniel Valenzuela in Run for Mayor
January 19, 2019
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In the runoff race to become the next Mayor of Phoenix, former Councilman Daniel Valenzuela has brought on former McCain campaign advisors in an attempt to draw Republican support to make up the 19 point deficit in his second-place finish to former Councilwoman Kate Gallego last November. Goals and vision for Phoenix As a council … Read more
NEW: Arizona Gets Federal Go-Ahead To Impose Work (etc.) Requirements To Receive AHCCCS Benefits, Starting In 2020
January 18, 2019
AHCCCS (aka Arizona’s Medicaid program) today received approval from the federal government to begin adding work requirements in 2020 to able-bodied individuals who receive the health insurance benefits. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”). In 2016, under the previous Administration, CMS had rejected a similar Arizona request. “However, given the potential benefits of … Read more
Reliving Terror of Gifford’s Shooting, Mom’s Group Calls for Background Checks
January 18, 2019
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When the first shot went off, Pat Maisch of Tucson knew it was a gun. Standing at the end of a line to see Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, she hit the ground. The murderer had just shot Mary Reed who was shielding her children, when he ran out of bullets. The shooter had fired 33 rounds … Read more
