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Push Back! Messaging This Week.
Trump’s gaslighting is dangerous. We need to push back with timely messaging, so stay tuned to what fits with the news. Yet, remember, to paraphrase James Carville from the 1992 campaign, “It’s healthcare, stupid.” This year, healthcare may be tied closely to his original message, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Trump’s China rhetoric may be resonating […]
Continue readingCOVID Newsletter/Calls to Action
As we head into the peak weeks of COVID-19 affecting our community, we acknowledge our friends, relatives, and community members who are struggling with this disease, and some who are mourning the deaths of loved ones. Our hearts and thoughts are with you and please reach out if you need help. We are here for you. Join […]
Continue readingThe Most Successful RK Ever!
Thank you to our supporters! In the face of a pandemic, you made our 20th Annual Roosevelt-Kennedy Fundraiser the most successful ever. Thank you to our hard-working donations and program committee members, who did an amazing pivot to make our dinner into a virtual cocktail party and our auction a virtual auction! Thank you to […]
Continue readingGood News: AZ Turning Blue
Arizona has seen a dramatic population increase since 2018, and demographic shifts have put the Democrats within striking distance of the GOP. Before the 2018 primary, the Republican Party held 34.3 percent of registered voters to the Democratic Party’s 28.9 percent. Unaffiliated voters (aka “Independents”) controlled the largest share of the 2018 electorate with 36.8 percent. The latest voter registration […]
Continue readingWhat’s Happening in Wisconsin Shouldn’t Happen Here
An election that forces voters to choose between protecting their health and casting a ballot is not a free and fair election. In a pandemic, our federal government and the state legislature have the obligation to appropriate funds to pay election workers to replace volunteers, to create a safe environment for those workers, and to […]
Continue readingAction Alert: Get the Legislature Back to Work!
Call the Officials Listed below: “My name is __________ I live in ____________, zip code _________. I’m calling to urge that the Legislature be called back into session ASAP. They, and they alone, can deal with a number of critical issues that need to be addressed in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some examples […]
Continue readingTrump and COVID-19
(Impeachment is mentioned only because he claims it’s relevant.) Dec 18th – House Impeaches Trump Jan 8th – First CDC warning Jan 9th – Trump campaign rally Jan 14th – Trump campaign rally Jan 16h – House sends impeachment articles to Senate Jan 18th – Trump golfs Jan 19th – Trump golfs Jan 20th – […]
Continue readingAction Alert: All Mail Election
Update: April 8: All 15 Arizona County Recorders have called on the Legislature to allow them to mail ballots to all registered voters for the 2020 Primary and General Election. We join Maricopa County Democratic Party Chair Steve Slugocki in this Call to Action: During this difficult period, the government’s number one priority should be […]
Continue readingCOVID Action and News
In this pandemic, there are daily changes and much to advocate for. Please take time to take actions mentioned and consider donating or volunteering with these organizations. If you have additions or corrections, please email National Advocacy Call the White House 202-456-1111 Demand our federal government to implement the National Defense Production of Personal Protective […]
Continue readingAction Alert: April 3, 2020
TODAY: Call and email our legislators. Tell them to return to session to address the COVID-19 crisis. Two specific things they can do: Allocate money from the Rainy Day Fund. So far, they have only appropriated $50 million(with an M) for COVID relief. The State Government has $1 billion (with a B) in its “Rainy […]
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