In Memoriam: President George H. W. Bush (State Funeral)
December 1, 2018
The 41st president of the United States and the father of the 43rd, George H. W. Bush who steered the nation through a tumultuous period in world affairs, has died at 94 (NY Times): His death, which was announced by his office, came less than eight months after that of his wife of 73 years, … Read more
In Memoriam: Ed Pastor (Memorial Service)
December 1, 2018
Arizona lost another legend this week. Former Rep. Ed Pastor, Arizona’s first Hispanic member of Congress, dead at 75: Former U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, Arizona’s first Hispanic member of Congress whose low-key style obscured his behind-the-scenes effectiveness in directing federal money to local projects, has died. He was 75. Pastor suffered a heart attack according … Read more
Thankful to have Raúl in the Fight
November 30, 2018
Ok, it’s a little late for Thanksgiving. But I was too busy cooking to give thanks properly, and to do it properly I have to tell you a story. Last week, I wrote about a Mexican man I met in South Tucson who wanted to build a wall, and why I feel like we have … Read more
House Democrats have won an historic mandate
November 30, 2018
FiveThirtyEight now projects The Last Unresolved House Race Of 2018, the California 21st is likely to be the 40th Democratic pickup. Democrat TJ Cox will turn out Republican Rep. David Valadao. NBC News reports, Democrats smash Watergate record for House popular vote in midterms: Democrats won the House with the largest margin of victory in … Read more
The Real Recycling 101
November 29, 2018
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After the city’s falsely named “Recycling 101” event turned out to be more of a budget meeting than a presentation on how to recycle, Sustainable Tucson hosted our own program, “Recycling and Beyond.” We stressed to Sherri Ludlam, Environmental Scientist in the Department of Environmental and General Services, that this time we wanted her to … Read more
Special Election To Replace AZ Sen. Jon Kyl Next Summer, AZ Law Unconstitutional –New Lawsuit
November 29, 2018
The constitutionality of Arizona’s law giving Governor Doug Ducey the right to control the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the passing of John McCain has been challenged in federal court. A group of plaintiffs led by William Tedards filed the action against Ducey and Senator Jon Kyl yesterday and asks that the Governor be required … Read more
Please donate to Bike in a Box for underprivileged children
November 29, 2018
Providing Bikes to Under-Privileged Children “Lugo Charities Inc. and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 385 is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 10th Annual “Bike In A Box” Christmas event on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Elk’s Lodge 385 that is located … Read more
