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Senator Steve Farley at this celebration this afternoon. Noticed several businesses had signs in their windows "We don't discriminate - Veto" re: SB 1062. Joined the Wingspan march to the State Bldg. with protestors shouting "Our State, don't hate, we do not discriminate" for a short time. Otherwise several booths were along 4th Avenue promoting The District (on E. 5th & 6th Streets) and the new apt. complex The Junction (on E. 9th St. east of 4th Avenue). Next Destination celebration will be downtown on March 25.
Streetcar Celebration: Destination 4th Avenue
Posted by Carolyn Classen From 4th Avenue Merchant Assocation's website, www.fourthavenue.org: Streetcar Celebration: Destination 4th Avenue, will be held on Wednesday, February 26 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Fourth Avenue near the 6th /7th Streets Streetcar stop. Streetcar Celebration: Destina...
Too bad about not being able to get "Inequality for All" film by Robert Reich -- I saw it (and reviewed it) at the Loft and it is a very compelling movie.
Drinking Liberally 2/26 -- educational innovations that actually work
Hello Liberals -- This Wednesday (26 Feb 2014) we will have a discussion of "educational innovations that actually work". We will start by showing a video of Sal Khan's TED talk. He's done some revolutionary things ... and he has evidence showing what works and what doesn't. This will be foll...
Thanks for your comment Gabrielle to Victor, who first notified me about this play. He's a terrific actor, whom I've seen in several productions around town. I hope I can squeeze this civil rights play into my schedule before March 9th.
"Emmett Down in My Heart" play for Black History Month
Posted by Carolyn Classen "Tucson Alliance of Dramatic Artists (TADA) presents the winner of their first annual play competition. Sheldon Metz, TADA's artistic director, directs this production, the true story of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old boy who was killed in Mississippi in 1955 for supp...
Peaceful day at the peace fair with lots of booths and a Native American drumming circle Earth Spirit on the stage at the start. Checked out the Climate Cabaret where Global Community Alliance children's choir sang 3 eco-friendly songs, followed by a play entitled "I Guess He's Not Hungry" (about tainted fish, GMO salads, effluent based drinking water). Then 11 Raging Grannies sang songs against nuclear power, frakking, President Obama's broken promises, TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership), and pro climate care and fellow granny Betts Putnam-Hidalgo for TUSD. Continues today till 5 p.m. at Reid Park.
2014 Peace Fair & Music Festival in 32nd year
Posted by Carolyn Classen Tucson Peace Center's Calendar has a new colorful website look (click here). Easier to read their postings and event listings. Their peace calendar is also available at most Pima County public libraries. Theme for this year's peace festival is "Climate Justice", and ...
Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford (LD 3) joking said today at the Arizona Women's Political caucus lunch that she was refused service in a local pizza restaurant last night. She voted against SB 1062 as a Democrat.
Tucson's Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria protest goes viral
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Tucson's Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria has gone viral with its creative protest against the Religious Bigotry bill. https://www.facebook.com/roccoslittlechicago Huffington Post, Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria Serves Up Fantastic Response To Arizona's Anti-Gay Bill. Wil...
About 35 people at lunch today to hear from 5 of the women legislators (State Senator Dalessandro was absent). They confirmed that SB 1062 was a "terrible" bill, passed under the "guise of religious freedom", and to call Governor Brewer to try to stop her from signing it. Also several of the legislators said that HB 2379 (defunding the public libraries) is "effectively dead" in committee. Rep. Steele called their group "fighting women warriors" and each spoke of their particular interests. Rep. Mach spoke about educational investment, CPS restructuring/funding, and disability language. Steele spoke of two E.R.A. bills, HURF funding, youth mental health first aid, drug treatment for prisoners. Rep. Gabaldon talked about ADEQ water refunding, Mexico/US border relations & transportation, childhood obesity, car decals for 1st responders. Senator Cajero Bedford spoke of election reform, workers' "return to work" bill, and is seeking her 8th term in House/Senate. Rep. Gonzales reported on the Reform & Human Services Committee trying to cap AHCCCS, push through inspections of abortion clinics & parental consent; need for drug rehabilitation and CPS reform. Clerk of the Superior Court Toni Hellon also present.
AWPC Legislative Unwrap Brown Bag Lunch
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Announcement from the Arizona Women's Political Caucus: If you haven't already RSVP'd there's still time email [email protected] or call Amy at 520-406-2421 We look forward to seeing you there!
Demonstration in Tucson at Wingspan, 430 E. 7th St. at 4:00 p.m. today against these bills.
Demonstration Against Religious Bigotry Bill Today (Updated)
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Could this be the beginning of the Moral Mondays Movement I have been asking for? Demonstration Against SB1062/HB2153 People are starting to go to the Capitol and aiming for a large protest gathering TODAY between 4 and 6 pm... Signs, speakers, good shoes. Come and be s...
Congratutions to Republican LD 9 State Rep. Ethan Orr for voting no on this discriminatory legislation. Here's the statement from the Pima County Democratic Party and LD 2 Rep. Demion Clinco (also voting no): "Arizona’s Republican-led House of Representatives today embraced religious bigotry in Arizona by passing SB 1062. The bill permits individuals and businesses in Arizona to claim “religious freedom” if they wish to deny goods or services to members of the LGBT community or other non-protected classes of citizens. The bill also permits employers to discriminate in hiring and employee pay so long as they claim the "exercise of religion" in doing so.
Crafted with help from the fundamentalist right-wing advocacy organization Center for Arizona Policy, SB 1062 once again pushes Arizona to the fringe of the U.S. political spectrum. In doing so it leaves the state open to nationwide ridicule as well as possible financial and legal repercussions.
"The hypocrisy of these so-called 'Christian Republicans' is stunning,” said Pima County Democratic Party Chair Don Jorgensen. “Not only have a majority of Republican legislators turned their backs on the teachings of Jesus to be servants to all, they have yet again tarnished Arizona’s reputation and likely given the state a huge economic black eye. By promoting legal discrimination against fellow human beings, we can only assume that none of them stopped to ask 'What would Jesus do?'”
"If the Governor signs this bill she will cement her legacy as the most divisive governor in Arizona history," added Jorgensen.
In a textbook example of “doublespeak” supporters of the measure argue that the legislation actually expands civil rights, essentially saying: “by opposing this effort you’re being intolerant of our intolerance.”
“As the only LGBT member of the Arizona House of Representatives I am deeply saddened and appalled that this legislation was defended and voted to pass,” said LD-2 Representative Demion Clinco. “Any legislation that sanctions discrimination tarnishes of our great state and hurts our neighbors and friends.”
Action Alert: Contact Governor Brewer, tell her to veto SB 1062, the Religious Bigotry bill
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Tea-Publican controlled Arizona House passed the Religious Bigotry today, and conformed the bill to the Senate version passed yesterday. The bill will now be transmitted to Governor Jan Brewer. Contact Governor Brewer and tell her to veto this state-sanctioned discrim...
Thanks Mary for the update on the many booths/groups to be at the peace fair, now in its 32nd year.
2014 Peace Fair & Music Festival in 32nd year
Posted by Carolyn Classen Tucson Peace Center's Calendar has a new colorful website look (click here). Easier to read their postings and event listings. Their peace calendar is also available at most Pima County public libraries. Theme for this year's peace festival is "Climate Justice", and ...
Thanks for the praise Mary. We volunteer bloggers do this reporting because we care deeply about these issues.
Panel discussion on homelessness held at Main Library in Tucson
Posted by Carolyn Classen Over 125 people filled up the Lower Level 1 meeting room of the Joel D. Valdez Main library yesterday in downtown Tucson for a Community Forum/panel discussion on homelessness. Tim Steller, columnist at the Arizona Daily Star moderated a panel of eight individuals: M...
Thanks Bobby, your story was very touching and glad you are back employed and helping homeless vets.
Panel discussion on homelessness held at Main Library in Tucson
Posted by Carolyn Classen Over 125 people filled up the Lower Level 1 meeting room of the Joel D. Valdez Main library yesterday in downtown Tucson for a Community Forum/panel discussion on homelessness. Tim Steller, columnist at the Arizona Daily Star moderated a panel of eight individuals: M...
More than 40 people there tonight to hear this lively concert by Aki and Kyle, performing 11 songs (a few instrumentals) with Aki singing folk songs from Japan. I recognized the bon dance one which is also popular in Hawaii. Peaceful setting at dusk in front of the koi pond, with hummingbirds flitting around the bushes.
Shamisen concert at Yume Japanese Gardens on February 15
Posted by Carolyn Sugiyama Classen As the Editor of the Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition (SAJCC formed last year), I publicize some of our cultural events here in Tucson. Coming up is an exciting concert event on Saturday, February 15, featuring Japan-born, now Canadian resident A...
The only reason I have heard of Gov. Sam Goddard is because he is father is Terry Goddard, former Attorney General and three time candidate for Governor of AZ. Now that Terry is running for Sec. of State, perhaps there may be someday another Governor Goddard.
Statehood Day: Ten Great Arizonans You Have Never Heard Of
By Tom Prezelski Originally posted to Rum Romanism and Rebellion It is statehood day, so I wanted to write something special. This was written a few years ago and posted in a few different places. I was going to re-visit this list, but I decided that I still like my choices, since you still hav...
Almost a full house tonight at the Fox theater to hear Neal Conan moderate this panel to discuss the root causes of poverty and what is currently working in Tucson. Margaret Chaney, TUSD teacher substituted for Principal Clarice Clash. The nine panelists (see list above for the other 8) agreed that more collaboration was needed among all of them, and the Mayor's Commission on Poverty, but more needs to be done also with the schools, the business community, non-profits, political leadership. Successful programs elsewhere were highlighted such as the Harlem Children's Home and the Eastlake program in Atlanta. My question about low wages & how to get out of the cycle of poverty was asked by Conan, as well as others sent in to AZPM. Watch the future broadcasts for this taped show on AZPM. Education is one of the keys to get out of poverty, and of course better paying jobs & training. Ward 3 Councilmember Karin Uhlich was in attendance.
Poverty panel hosted by Neal Conan at the Fox Theater tomorrow
Posted by Carolyn Sugiyama Classen From Community Foundation of Southern Arizona: "Tucson’s poverty rates remained among the nation’s highest last year, with one in five living below the poverty threshold. Although Pima County’s poverty rate held steady in 2012 at 20 percent, the poverty rate...
Thanks Mike for the praise. You did a good job as Veterans' Veritas as well. It was a good run for over four and a half years. I was wondering what you were going to do now. Some have quit, and others are going out on their own.
R.I.P. Tucsoncitizen.com and greetings to Blog for Arizona
Posted by Carolyn Classen It was like a sudden death attack on January 31, 2014 when Gannett Publishing shut down the online Tucsoncitizen.com. There was no warning to our paid Administrator /Sports Editor Anthony Gimino or us twenty-some bloggers/citizen journalists. It just happened and a...
Doubt they would have a joint town hall, as the media has been reporting that they apparently don't get along. Az Illustrated mentioned this "county feud" on 1/24/14: https://originals.azpm.org/p/azill-politics/2014/1/24/29811-az-illustrated-politics-friday-january-24-2014/
Republican Pima County Supervisors to host town halls
Posted by Carolyn Classen District 4 Republican Supervisor Ray Carroll is hosting a town hall on Feb. 13, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Kirk-Bear Canyon branch library. Supervisor Carroll was first appointed to his seat in May, 1997 and was elected in 1998, 2000, 2004, 2008. Email: [email protected], ...
Not sure Mike, didn't get any other comment from you, but I hear that Blog for AZ is leaving this Typepad system for another shortly. Stay tuned, and thanks for the praise.
R.I.P. Tucsoncitizen.com and greetings to Blog for Arizona
Posted by Carolyn Classen It was like a sudden death attack on January 31, 2014 when Gannett Publishing shut down the online Tucsoncitizen.com. There was no warning to our paid Administrator /Sports Editor Anthony Gimino or us twenty-some bloggers/citizen journalists. It just happened and a...
Thanks Bob, looking forward to meeting another fellow attorney at our board meetings for BfAZ. And no, I don't golf.
R.I.P. Tucsoncitizen.com and greetings to Blog for Arizona
Posted by Carolyn Classen It was like a sudden death attack on January 31, 2014 when Gannett Publishing shut down the online Tucsoncitizen.com. There was no warning to our paid Administrator /Sports Editor Anthony Gimino or us twenty-some bloggers/citizen journalists. It just happened and a...
The email I got about my numerous files was from Jessie Menard, [email protected] She said I have a month to download my files and I haven't figured out how to do it. Thanks for writing Penelope.
R.I.P. Tucsoncitizen.com and greetings to Blog for Arizona
Posted by Carolyn Classen It was like a sudden death attack on January 31, 2014 when Gannett Publishing shut down the online Tucsoncitizen.com. There was no warning to our paid Administrator /Sports Editor Anthony Gimino or us twenty-some bloggers/citizen journalists. It just happened and a...
Well, I won't be posting only political news, but more on diverse community events around town. This is just "Carolyn's Community" in a new format and at a new blogsite.
Carolyn's Community Comes to Blog For Arizona
By Michael Bryan Following the shut-down of The Citizen website, many great bloggers found themselves without a home. One voice that we could not let fall silent was Carolyn Classen, who has been doing a tireless job of informing the Tucson community. We reached out to Carolyn to see if she was...
Thanks for the welcome and comment AZ Blue Meanie. It was upsetting back then in May, 2009 and pretty upsetting as well on January 31, 2014.
R.I.P. Tucsoncitizen.com and greetings to Blog for Arizona
Posted by Carolyn Classen It was like a sudden death attack on January 31, 2014 when Gannett Publishing shut down the online Tucsoncitizen.com. There was no warning to our paid Administrator /Sports Editor Anthony Gimino or us twenty-some bloggers/citizen journalists. It just happened and a...
Both LD 2 State Senator Andrea Dalessandro and House Rep. Rosanna Gabaldon informed me they are endorsing Annabelle Nunez for this appointment.
LD 2 Democrats nominate 3 for vacant House seat in special election
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star reports, Pima County Dems nominate 3 for empty state House seat: Pima County Democrats have backed three candidates to fill a seat vacated by Rep. Andrea Dalessandro, who resigned two weeks ago to take an appointment in the Senate. Dalessandro was a...
Well said Michael and good luck to David, whom I just ran into at 2nd Saturday Downtown. In 6 years how many blog posts did David publish? Just curious.
Thank You David!
By Michael Bryan I think I can safely speak for the entire staff and readership of BlogForArizona when I say "Thank you!" to David Safier for his last 6 years of hard work, and the fun and satisfaction we have all derived from David's efforts. We are all looking forward to his continuing contri...
Good luck David. I'll look for your posts over on the Range.
I'm finding a new home on The Range
by David Safier Soon, probably next week, I'll be moving from Blog for Arizona to Tucson Weekly's blog, The Range. I love this blog, but I was given the opportunity to be part of the Weekly and I took it. The paper's editor, Dan Gibson, and I sat down and talked. He says he wants me to do what I...
DGT is still meeting on December 2, at 12 noon with speaker ACLU attorney James Duff Lyall, on "In the Militarized Zone: Documented Civil Rights Abuses by U.S. Border Patrol Officers in So. Az". Same place as usual, the Dragon View Chinese buffet at 400 N. Bonita Ave.
Political Calendar: Week of November 24, 3013
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event (7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar. Political Cal...
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