Author Archive: Web Steward
Push businesses to halt assault weapon sales
Save Our Children from Gun Violence (SOC) is a Flagstaff dedicated citizens group concerned about the national epidemic of gun violence. We’re fortunate that in Flagstaff there has been very little gun violence. But, true of potential hazards, it’s not if, it’s when. Gun incidents have increased each year over the past several years as […]
Continue readingReorg at Campaign Committees Yields Four Female Leaders
Democrats elected women across the top as leaders of the Senate, House, Gubernatorial, and Legislative Campaign Committees (while Republicans not surprisingly elected for 4). The Washington Post 202 gives a nice summary of each new leader. Cheri Bustos of Illinois, the new chair of the DCCC, is one to watch. She comes from a somewhat conservative […]
Continue readingClimate change plans crucial to the future
Thanks for covering breaking news on climate change, including two major scientific reports and the city’s new Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). From frightening to hopeful, each underscores the urgency to take swift, decisive action and some strategies that can get the job done. The 4th National Climate Assessment sets the U.S. price tag […]
Continue readingFalsehoods in opinion piece troubling
One need not turn to Facebook for Fake News. It appeared in our local newspaper on Sunday — front and center on the Opinion page. While some might wrongly excuse the publication of lies on the Opinion page because they would say, it’s just the author’s opinion, let’s remember that while authors are entitled to […]
Continue readingPromises Made. Promises Not Kept
Plant closures underscore Trump’s unfulfilled promises, from tariffs to tax cuts. Important facts call out POTUS in the lead article from Analysis | The Daily 202: GM layoffs show why there’s a crisis of confidence in American capitalism, Washington Post, 11/27/2018. The piece also includes a spotlight on Congressman Joe Kennedy.
Continue readingImplications of Katie Hobbs’ Victory
From the Daily Kos Morning Digest today: Hobb’s victory is critical for voting rights in what’s likely to be a pivotal 2020 swing state because of her firm advocacy for pro-voting policies such as automatic voter registration and making sure eligible voters stay on the voter rolls. By contrast, Gaynor had called for repealing key Voting Rights […]
Continue readingCongressman O’Halleran joins in sponsoring legislation to protect Native American Voting Rights
Without mentioning the debacle in North Dakota, Congressman O’Halleran joined other Democrats in sponsoring legislation to protect Native American voting rights. This bill will need to be reintroduced when the new Congress convenes in January. Read more.
Continue readingBallot Count Update: Sinema Wins; Potentially 4 Statewide Winners
Katie Hobbs is now leading by 5,667 votes. This includes updates today from Coconino, Pinal, Maricopa, and Pima. Sinema is a clear winner. She’s leading McSally by 1.72% with too few ballots out in McSally strongholds to make a difference. Sinema will go live at 6:30 tonight to declare victory. French is behind Thorpe by […]
Continue readingThank you. Now, we move forward.
Thank you to the folks of Coconino County who came out to help our party move our City, our State, and our Nation in the direction of justice, fairness, and opportunity. To everyone who served as a precinct committee person or outreach volunteer or financial donor over the last 2 years and to everyone who […]
Continue readingVoting Made Easy!
We’re trying to make voting as easy as possible. Here are a few helpful things to know: If you still have your mail-in ballot, don’t put it in the mail. There are options for depositing it in official elections drop boxes instead of mailboxes, or you can take it to any voting location on Tuesday, […]
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