by Carolyn Classen, blogger Up for election this year 2026 are 9 Az Congressional seats (2 year terms); Arizona state offices, including 2 on Az Corporation Commission (Kevin Thompson, Nick Myers); All Arizona Senate (30) and House (60) legislative offices (for 2 year terms); some School districts including two on TUSD Governing Board (Jennifer Eckstrom … Read more
Arizona State Representative John Gillette has been suffering from a severe, filthy, and vile case of foot in mouth disease over the last month. Earlier this month, he went on an Islamophobic rant, accusing people who are Muslim “savages,” berated Governor Katie Hobbs for her association with Muslims, said Democrats tolerance for the Islamic faith … Read more
TheDGT.org hosted a discussion with Pima Co. Supervisor Jen Allen and Tucson City Councilor Nikki Lee, who have both taken up the cause of educating themselves and the public on this issue before approving the new developement. The result is an engaging discussion of the many issues that need clarification before we let this industry … Read more
I truly pity any Democrat who’s been deceived by Jette and Lawall’s campaign of misinformation and smears against incumbent Pima County Attorney Laura Conover, all financed by some of the biggest GOP donors in AZ. Only one Democrat is running for Pima County Attorney – and it’s NOT Mike Jette! I’m shocked and disgusted by … Read more
Full disclosure: I organized this event as the Program Director of TheDGT.org in conjunction with the good folks at Tucson Agenda. -Ed. MDB I was thrilled to see Tucson Agenda’s write-up of the program in great detail. This is exactly why we need real journalists, like Curt and Cait, covering local matters full-time. You should … Read more