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Biden’s Modest Tax Proposal
To judge by the screams coming from certain parts of the corporate world and the GOP side of Congressional aisles, Biden is demanding a “jobs-killing” confiscatory tax that will bring a screeching halt to our economy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Let’s call this out. If all of Biden’s proposed tax increases passed […]
Continue readingThe American Families Plan
A bit over a month ago, we wrote about President Biden’s American Jobs Plan. Today we turn to another bold economic plan — The American Families Plan. Biden’s Families Plan invests in our kids, families, and economic future. Together with The American Jobs Plan, Joe Biden is on course to do more for Americans than […]
Continue readingLEGISLATIVE ALERT
Our legislators are clearly not representing all of us! Here’s some evidence: Arizonan’s support tougher gun control laws by an 8 to1 margin. Yet our legislators want to indemnify gun makers from any and all lawsuits. More than half of Arizonans support increasing unemployment benefits. Yet our legislators refuse to move a bill that would […]
Continue readingFEDERAL ACTION ALERT
For Senators Sinema and Kelly and Representative O’Halleran: Support and Co-Sponsor the “Remove the Stain Act” and Rescind Award of 20 Medals of Honor to those responsible for the Wounded Knee Massacre. On December 29, 1890, U.S. soldiers slaughtered hundreds of unarmed Lakota men, women, and children at Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge […]
Continue readingJoint Meeting of BOS and City of Flagstaff Council
The County Board of Supervisors and Flagstaff City Council Met in Joint Session on April 28, 2021 Legalization of Recreational Marijuana State vote: yes: 60% no: 40%, County vote: yes: 65% no:35%. Everyone 21 yo and over can possess 1 oz on their person. Individuals can grow, cultivate and transport up to 6 plants. Coordination of […]
Continue readingUrgent Redistricting Call To Action
The issue before the Independent Redistricting Commission right now is the choice of a mapping firm. Three firms have submitted proposals: HaystaqDNA LLC Taylor English Decisions LLC Timmons Group/NDC It is the opinion of the Arizona Democratic Party that HaystaqDNA is the best-qualified. Indivisible Arizona concurs. While our strike force has submitted well-reasoned and documented […]
Continue readingVideo: Coconino Earth Day Tabling
To honor Earth Day, we thought there would be nothing better than to gather all the groups in Coconino County which are fighting for climate and environmental protection for a virtual tabling. It turned out to be a wonderfully informative and inspiring event. If you missed the live presentation, you can view it now on […]
Continue readingLegislative Alert 4-26-21
It has been a busy week!! Gov Ducey banned “vaccine passports” and revoked his executive order requiring masks in public schools (provoking orders to mask by many school districts), he vetoed the sex ed bill, SB 1456 – (effectively erasing LGBTQ+ people from history, the arts or literature) – but replaced it with a very […]
Continue readingWe’re Hiring!
The Coconino County Democratic Party is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Organizer to work primarily with our Indigenous Committee. The Indigenous Committee is a group of active Precinct Committee Members and volunteers dedicated to engaging voters and addressing issues specific to the various tribal communities that reside and vote in Coconino County. Duties include, […]
Continue readingGOP AG Brnovich Refuses to Stand Up for Election Integrity
When voters complained about sharpies last November, Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich was all over it. However, when Secretary of State Katie Hobbs asked him to investigate whether Cyber Ninjas are breaking state laws, he said the media reports she cited “does not meet the standard of a credible allegation.” Luckily, a Superior Court Judge […]
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