Tag Archives: COVID-19
Letter to the Editor: Local governments should make additional precautions
In light of the coronavirus crisis both globally and locally spreading, I urge the Coconino National Forest to keep all gated forest roads closed or close the gates on them now for the entire summer or longer. All motorized vehicles should be prohibited from accessing large areas of the forest to prevent further spread of […]
Continue readingLetter to the Editor: For those fortunate, spend relief checks locally
Within a short amount of time, the majority of us will start receiving COVID-19 federal relief checks. My family, like other individuals/families, have been fortunate enough to be employed during this crisis. I believe that we have a responsibility to spend a large amount of this money within our community. Our families, businesses and nonprofits […]
Continue readingLatest on our COVID and Turn AZ Blue Actions
This is the latest e-newsletter sent to our subscribers on April 18. Dear Coconino Democrats, It’s been a very busy few weeks. Here’s the latest we have to share: We’re past the stage of candidates qualifying for the primary ballot and we have a Democratic field to be proud of. Thank you to all of […]
Continue readingLetter to the Editor: Let’s remember what we have learned
It is Important that we learn from this pandemic. Our failed federal response, the shutdown of our economy, the loss of jobs, online schooling for our children, our medical system strained to the max and the vulnerable members of our society facing homelessness and food insecurity. Let’s also remember how we checked in on our […]
Continue readingCOVID Is Exposing the Underlying Weakness of Our Healthcare System
Two issues came to our attention this week which demonstrate the need for big, structural changes in our healthcare system. COVID-19 didn’t cause these problems; it merely exposed them. Nursing Shortage First, in our COVID Action Call on Tuesday, we heard from the Chief Medical Officer at Tuba City Regional Heath Center that the most […]
Continue readingAction Alert: State Officials – Do Your Job!
The Arizona Legislature adjourned in March with a plan to return yesterday (April 14). Now there is no definite date of return. Meanwhile, the State is struggling. There is a Rainy Day Fund with over $1 Billion available. So far in this tsunami, the legislature has tapped only $55 million and allocated all of that […]
Continue readingFront Line Workers at Risk
Frontline workers are performing essential duties without the protections or wages they deserve. What comes to mind first are workers in hospitals and first responders; however, the problem extends to grocery store workers, postal workers, repair workers, factory workers crowded into spaces without personal protective equipment, and many others. We’re hearing more and more horrific stories […]
Continue readingSaturday Spotlight: Trump’s corruption is making this crisis worse
This week, as we saw our highest number of deaths yet in the U.S., Trump showed he is more focused on himself and his own personal interests than those of the country. Trump is dealing out ventilators to political allies, instead of making decisions based on need and guided by experts. A Colorado congresswoman “said […]
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 readingLetter to the Editor: Don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone
The sociologist Eric Klinenberg, in his 2018 book, Palaces for the People, defined social infrastructure as any place built by a community where community members can come together (with low to no cost) to satisfy human needs such as socialization, play, learning, etc.. Libraries, schools, playgrounds, recreation centers (like the Adult Center and the Aquaplex), […]
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