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Juneteenth 2025 events in Phoenix Metro area
by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It specifically celebrates the state of Texas announcing the abolishment of slavery in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863. But Juneteenth offers a time to come together and celebrate the rich cultural … Read more
Let’s play “Your Republic is in Jeopardy!”
Crossposted with permission from David’s Substack “Arizona’s Progressive Voice” to which you ought to subscribe! “Hello and welcome to this edition of ‘Your Republic is in Jeopardy’, the game show to watch in 2024. I’m your host Wink Washington. Let’s meet the three contestants who’ll be playing with us today.” “First, the former Governor of … Read more
Nikki Haley Also Represents All That is Wrong with the Republican Party
Writing on the necessity for leaders to be well-versed in the study of history, Renaissance Philosopher Nicolo Machiavelli wrote in his work The Discourses that: “Whoever considers the past and the present will readily observe that all cities and all peoples are and ever have been animated by the same desires and the same passions; … Read more
Cinco de Mayo in #AZLeg: House Passes Bills Attacking Free Speech (video)
The 55th Legislative First Session has been filled with crazy, right-wing ideological bills attacking voting rights, reproductive rights, patients, doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas, teachers, engineers, professionals, unions, public education, the Permanent Early Voting List, the Citizens Initiative, Clean Elections, and transparency in campaign finance. Adding insult to injury, these bad bills are passing on party … Read more