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Purge at DHS “Deeply Alarming”

As Homeland Security Secretary, Kirstjen Nielsen oversaw the implementation of the Trump Admin’s increasingly toxic anti-immigrant policies. That she is reportedly resigning because she is not extreme enough for the White House’s liking is deeply alarming. “The President’s dangerous and cruel anti-immigrant policies have only worsened the humanitarian suffering at the border and inflicted vast […]

Who does Sinema represent?

The Senate voted this week on the Green New Deal (GND), a resolution to support green jobs and address climate change. The resolution contains goals, not policies, and represents a starting point for legislation. The premature vote has been called a political stunt to divide Democrats and paint supporters as radicals. In a refusal to […]

Legislative Alerts ~ Week of April 7, 2019

USE RTS: (Most of the RTS input needs to be done no later than noon on Monday, 4/8) SB 1173 – SUPPORT – Bill would continue to provide supplemental child care assistance to parents who go back to school to further their employment goals. SB 1291 – OPPOSE – Incredibly this bill would legalize nunchuku, […]

Why Support the County Party Now?

The following is an excerpt from County Chair Shannah Redmon’s speech at the 2019 Roosevelt Kennedy Dinner on March 30: Good Evening everyone, I’m Shannah Redmon and I am the Chair of the Coconino County Democratic Party. We are grateful for your being here and sharing this evening with us! We are so thankful to […]

Notes on the March Jobs Numbers

A few notes on the March job numbers, which the GOP has been touting for the last 24 hours. This is a continuation of the Obama era recovery. Furthermore, the biggest growth sector was the healthcare industry, with strong hiring in ambulatory care, hospitals, and nursing and residential care facilities. What happens if Trump and […]

Patty Hansen Embodies the Ideals of Eleanor Roosevelt

We are pleased to report that Patty Hansen received the Eleanor Roosevelt Award at the Coconino County Party’s annual dinner on March 30. Patty was chosen from among three nominees for the annual award which is given to the community member whose work and service to the people of Coconino County embody the ideals of […]

Harriet Young Awarded Chair Emeritus at RK Dinner

The Coconino County Democratic Party honored Harriet Young on March 30 with the recognition “Chair Emeritus.” Harriet served as Chair of our county party from 2001-2008, and Vice Chair thereafter until this year. She has also served as First Vice Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party (ADP) from 2008 to 2012, Acting ADP chair twice. […]

Encourage politicians to support bipartisan carbon bill

Contrary to its headline, “US lagging behind others in reforestation” was full of good news. Global reforestation is making a dent in the global carbon emissions that fuel climate change. Surprisingly, China leads the pack with 66 billion trees planted since 1970. Tiny Pakistan is planting a billion trees, Australia’s goal is 20 million and […]

Legislative Alerts ~ Week of April 1, 2019

Unfortunately, these are not April Fool’s jokes. Some bad bills this week! We are beyond the RTS process, so contact our legislators the old-fashioned way: Sylvia Allen (R) LD 6 602-926-5409 Bob Thorpe (R) LD 6 602-926-5219 Walt Blackman (R) LD 6 602-926-3043 Jamescita Peshlakai (D) LD 7 […]

Democrats’ Plan for Healthcare

In 2018 Democrats won by promising to protect Obamacare. On Tuesday, the Democratic-controlled House of Representative moved to make good on that promise. The Democrats’ bill aims to lower health insurance premiums, strengthen protections for people with pre-existing medical conditions, and ban the sale of “junk insurance,” which the Trump Administration has authorized insurance companies […]