46 deaths: the highest number ever of people who have died while in ICE custody since the start of the second Trump Administration. 5000 people are detained every day in Arizona’s three detention facilities, with innocent people, including pregnant women and disabled individuals, who have lived decades in this country being kidnapped from the communities … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Udall Dinner 2026 Save the date! “The Pima County Democratic Party’s 14th annual Udall Dinner will take place on the evening of Saturday May 30th. Reserve your table or ticket now. Guest Speakers, Award Winners & Master of Ceremonies to be announced! General questions: director@pimadems.org We will of course accept a … Read more
With their support for continuing the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security during a time of war against a leading sponsor of global terrorism, are Donald Trump and Mike Johnson making you feel safer? The United States Senate, in a 100-0 unanimous consent procedure, passed a measure to reopen the Department of Homeland Security … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Join the Office of Congresswoman Grijalva with local leaders like Tucson City Councilmember Lane Santa Cruz, NAACP Tucson President Dr. Cheree Meeks, Executive Director of The YWCA of Southern Arizona Magdalena Verdugo, women who are breaking barriers and driving change, for a Women’s leadership forum in honor of Women’s History Month … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Another type of summit, a town hall on extreme heat and climate accountability (promoting the idea that the oil and gas companies must pay for the damage their industry has done to our climate), takes place the evening of March 31 at Donna Liggins Recreation Center. Organized by Public Citizen, Veterans … Read more