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GOP Administration Protects Profiteers over College Students
In another example of this GOP Administration dismantling’s of the federal government as we know it, the Education Department, led by GOP hero Betsey DeVos, is revoking regulations that forced for-profit colleges to prove that they provide gainful employment to the students they enroll. This is the most drastic in a series of moves that she […]
Continue readingIssues and Values at Stake in the 2018 Election
Democrats believe America is a great country that can become even better. Therefore, our mission in 2018 is to elect leaders who will protect the American Dream, the American Worker, and the Future of our Children. Democrats are a diverse group — often called a “Big Tent” — nonetheless, there are certain values we share. […]
Continue readingOrwell Warned Us About This
Outraged by Helsinki? Please be equally outraged by what has happened this weekend with the Carter Page FISA warrants. And spread the word. Here’s the threat: “If you repeat a falsehood enough times, many people will believe it. Especially if you have 53.2 million Twitter followers, the bully pulpit of the presidency and some media […]
Continue readingPreview Your Primary Election Ballot
Here’s a neat tool to preview your primary election ballot: Enter your address and it generates the races you’ll be voting on. Or, you can see all the races in the state. Click here to get started. Deadline to register to vote in the primary is July 30. Primary election day is August 28. If […]
Continue readingHave a Question About a Call You Received from “The Democratic Party?”
We understand there are calls going out to Democrats throughout the state from people identifying themselves as calling “from the Democratic Party.” We have received numerous complaints about these calls, which name one of the two candidates for U.S. Senate. Please be aware that these calls do not originate with the Coconino Democratic Party. Instead, […]
Continue readingWe’re in a National Security Crisis — What is Congress Going to Do About It?
Editorial boards across the country are running lists of things Congress COULD do if our elected Senators and Congressmen were serious about the national security crisis we face. Make no mistake, according to Republican and Trump appointee Dan Coats — the nation’s chief intelligence officer, we are facing the greatest threat since 9/11. “The warning […]
Continue readingLD-6 Campaign Update: 800 Doors Knocked in One Day
White Mountain Democrats knocked on more than 800 doors in Payson on Saturday to help win the Legislative District 6 race, which is critical to winning control of the Arizona Legislature. Helping Wade Carlisle defeat State Sen. Sylvia Allen while also to defeating (Where’s Bob) Thorpe and McDaniel by electing Bobby Tyler and Felicia […]
Continue readingTrump Takes Major Swipes at the Affordable Care Act
Even with majorities in both houses of Congress, Republicans were unable to pass a repeal of the Affordable Care Act in 2017 even though they had made “Repeal Obamacare” a campaign cry ever since it came into being in 2010. When Republicans finally controlled Congress and the Presidency in 2017, the American people rose up […]
Continue readingSeparating families, belittling others not acceptable
This letter appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on July 15, 2018 Taking children from the parents of families that are seeking asylum in the United States of America is morally reprehensible. We should be welcoming these refugees into our country with open arms and hearts. It is what Jesus would do. Nearly all of these […]
Continue readingLand too important for more uranium mining
This letter appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun on July 15, 2018: Re: “Sportsmen push to keep uranium mining ban near Grand Canyon” Arizona Daily Sun, 6/20/2018. As an Arizonan and sportsmen, I heartily support the sportsmen’s groups who are calling on Secretary Zinke to uphold the current ban on uranium mining in the Grand Canyon. […]
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