Every so often, the “3.5% rule” makes the rounds on social media, usually shared with the optimism of a life hack for democracy. The claim: when just 3.5% of a population engages in sustained, nonviolent resistance, authoritarian regimes collapse. It’s comforting math. A small number. Tangible. A statistic that fits neatly into a meme. But … Read more
After an impressive primary victory on July 15, former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva graciously interviewed with Blog for Arizona to discuss working for the community’s vision if elected in the September special election to assume her late father’s House seat in Arizona’s Seventh Congressional District (CD) House Seat. The questions and her responses are … Read more
According to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and everyone else not drinking Trump’s MAGA Kool Aid, the threat to Democracy and America’s election systems is not tomorrow’s problem. It is today’s. Seeing Trumpism and all the voter suppression and Anti-Democratic/Pro-Fascist characteristics it presents, Mr. Fontes is running for re-election to offer stable and strong … Read more
60 Minutes Renowned Journalist Scott Pelley delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump and his designs for a Fascist America, telling graduates at Wake Forest University in North Carolina that “History is Calling You.” Starting at about two minutes into his remarks (29.00 minutes into the video,) Pelley, after recounting the reporting of legendary journalist … Read more
Former State Legislator Daniel Hernandez has announced his second run for a seat in the House of Representatives. The oldest of three children who have all dedicated their lives to public service, Mr. Hernandez wants to continue his work for many of the people he previously represented in the State House. If successful in his … Read more