I write this for myself as much as for my friends who are readers and wondering what my take as a Tucsonan is on the horrors of yesterday. My heart aches. My eyes tear up on and off throughout the day. Could I have done more to decrease the culture of hate and violence that […]
Huge Turnout at Phoenix Healthcare Rally Outside Obama's VFW Address
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy As I posted earlier in the day, I was at the demonstration outside the VFW gathering where Obama spoke today. I was also near these kooks who were carrying weapons. A few pieces of information that I haven’t seen mentioned in the media […]
Bush to be in Tucson July 18, 2008
Drat it all — Bush buzzes into Tucson for a $1000 a plate breakfast fundraiser for Tim Bee on July 18, 2008 — next Friday, and I’m I’m going to be out of town pushing for the online women’s peace cause. A large protest is being planned. Get your “Bush Be Gone” on!!! More details […]
Domestic Surveillance Talk Looks Interesting
This announcement rom an email announcement I received — the topic of this talk looks like one a fair number of activists and folks who want to stay informed might want to attend and it is free and open to the public: Tucson Community Forum on Domestic Surveillance How is the Government spying on us […]
Maura Policelli, Rep. Giffords Chief of Staff speaks to DFA and Congressional District 8 constituents
This evening’s public meeting with Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ Chief of Staff organized by DFA TUCSON which took place at the City of Tucson Ward 6 Office focused on the topic of impeachment. At times a couple of outbursts that were a bit beyond the bounds of civil discourse. But given the intense emotion and passion […]
"Raytheon Six² Defendants Get Community Service; Four of Five Charges Dismissed.
“Raytheon Six² Defendants Get Community Service; Four of FiveCharges Dismissed. by Jack and Felice Cohen-Joppa Four Tucson residents were each sentenced November 2 to eighthours of community service for their part in a nonviolent protest atthe Raytheon Missile Systems Plant south of Tucson last March 20, thethird anniversary of the U.S. invasion and occupation of […]