Tucson Politics & Government

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2008-01-23 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Officeholders\Rep. Gabrielle Giffords\
: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords http://giffords.house.gov/
click to go to official home page

2008-01-23 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Officeholders\Rep. Raul Grijalva\
: Congressman Raul Grijalva http://grijalva.house.gov/
click to go to official home page

2007-12-14 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Opinion\
on enforcing the law
Enforce the Law!

Too many criminals run free in our city, flouting our laws and making the  rest of us law-abiding citizens shoulder an unfair burden.  The police must be aggressive in enforcing the law.  At every stop, every encounter, the person ... read more

2007-12-05 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Elections\
Huge Problems with Diebold/GEMS Election Machines http://auditaz.blogspot.com
Press release from John Brakey at AuditAz

Just out, "Arizona Lawsuit a Crystal Ball Into 2008 Presidential Vote Count" see aritcle below.

This is a case that has national consequences, 1st of its type and the Defendant 'Pima County' has nothing ... read more

2007-11-14 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Urgent: Stop US Congress From Sitting on Hands After Burma Crackdown http://uscampaignforburma.org

[from the US Campaign for Burma]

We are writing to ask for your urgent help.

It has now been nearly two months since the Burmese military regime's brutal crackdown on peacefully demonstrations.  Yet, the US Congress has not yet responded with ... read more

2007-11-14 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Urgent: Stop US Congress From Sitting on Hands After Burma Crackdown : Called on HR 3890, also try direct to subcommittee
I tried calling both Rangel and Levin, and got redirected to the subcommittee staff.  I suspect its still a good idea to call their offices directly, and insist on leaving a message, since as chairmen they have the ability to do something about it.  But ... read more

2007-11-09 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Tabling UA Mall
Come join us at the University of Arizona today (Friday 11/9/07)!  We'll have flyers and letters to sign, come join the Arizona chapter of the US Campaign to Free Burma!

The big thrust right now is to call your rep to co-sponsor the Block Burmese JADE ... read more

2007-11-06 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Arizona Burma Friends: Can You Help Us in Congress http://uscampaignforburma.org
Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007:
Arizona Get Your Representatives to Co-Sponsor!
(Grijalva already has - but others need calls)

Message from the US Campaign for Burma:

As we mentioned last week, Congressman Tom ... read more

2007-11-06 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Events\
Election Day! 11/06/07 http://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/elections
Remember to VOTE!  

See the City Clerk's website for more information
http://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/elections.php

To find your polling place, you can use this form:
http://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/wheretovote.php

2007-11-06 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Elections\
: Nov 2007 Election Results http://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/canvas/Ge
The early voting results were supposed to be posted here http://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/canvas/Gen2007/results.htm at 8PM on 11/6/07, but they aren't up yet now as of 11:53 PM.  Check back at this URL for updates!

2007-10-31 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Candidates\City Council\
Rodney Glassman, Ward II Candidate http://rodneyglassman.com
City council candidate Rodney Glassman answers our questions below:
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Q1)  What would your first priorities be as a Ward II council member?

Providing everyone with an equal seat at the table and tackling ... read more

2007-10-29 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Found the house bill: support HR3890 : Grijalva will co-sponsor it!
After one email Grijalva's office got back to me right away and answered "Thank you for making sure we know about this opportunity to support Burmese freedom. I am familiar with this legislation, and I made sure to add Raúl as a co-sponsor ASAP.  "  Thanks ... read more

2007-10-23 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Found the house bill: support HR3890
I talked to a staffer for the committee on foreign affairs, who explained to me that the house hasn't started anything equivalent to McCain's "Saffron Revolution Support Bill" [S 2172] because it might be perceived as competing with that bill; the idea ... read more

2007-10-23 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Powerful image to post on your blog to Free Burma http://btucson.com/imgs/lone_monk2.jpg
Wed 10/24 is a day of action for the Burmese protesters.  Please do what you can.  Post this image, blog about the need to remember that the protesters are still in prison now and need help.  Call your Senator and ask them to support the "Saffron Revolution ... read more

2007-10-23 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
So what is Congress gonna do? http://mccain.senate.gov/press_office/vi
I just read that McCain has sponsored a bill titled 'Saffron Revolution Support Act' that does some of the things that need to be done - close the loopholes so Chevron has to get out, get some sanctions with teeth in them and send aid to the democratic ... read more

2007-10-22 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
ARIZONA JOINS GLOBAL DAY OF SUPPORT :A CANDLELIGHT VIGILl FOR BURMA'S FREEDOM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5
  GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION: A VIGIL IN SUPPORT OF BURMA! October 24, 2007 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMDon’t Let The World Forget About the Saffron Revolution!!!!October 24th is the UN anniversary day but most importantly, it will be marked as a global day for Burma ... read more

2007-10-22 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Candidates\City Council\
Beryl Baker, Ward I City Council Candidate http://ElectBerylBaker.tripod.com
Beryl Baker, Green Party candidate for City Council, answers our questions below:
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Q1) What would your first priorities be as a Ward I council member?  

I would invite the neighborhood leaders and other constituents ... read more

2007-10-18 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Chevron and Burma : Board of Directors address
Unless we find personal addresses for the board members, this is probably the best place to write for now.  Tell them to use their influence to ask that the political prisoners be released.  They have the power to turn off the valves at the Yadana oil ... read more

2007-10-16 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Torture in Burma http://www.aappb.org/tortour_report.pdf
This report was compiled prior to the current unrest, but it is very likely the same methods are being applied to the protestors today.  Repression in Burma is not something new but has existed systematically for years."

2007-10-16 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Chevron and Burma : Waiting for answer; also investor relations
I tried the above and received a call back today from a woman in the Media relations dept. She said she will refer my question to the person handling the Burma issue.  I am waiting for his call.  Any hard answers will be posted here.  

Another dept ... read more

2007-10-14 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Chevron and Burma
As I understand it, Chevron is co-financing development of an oil field controlled by the Myanmar dictators, and which funds their military crackdown. Now they are confiscating satellite phones.  The Burma govt seems to think that if we don't see images ... read more

2007-10-14 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Chevron and Burma : Ask them directly
It seems to me that we're members of the media, and that Chevron should be asked what they are doing about disinvestment. Call their press line:

Members of the media can contact Chevron Corporate Media Relations by phone at: +1 925.842.0050

ask ... read more

2007-10-11 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Free Burma Report & Strategy : See also this 'Dirty list' of companies profitting by doing business with the oppressive govt of Burma http://www.burmacampaign.org.uk/dirty_li
Found this on Digg.  If you find phone numbers, or know of people in decision making roles in these companies, post them somewhere! You can post them here, but also try to email the people in charge of the list.

Next action, maybe we can write to a ... read more

2007-10-09 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Free Burma Report & Strategy http://uscampaignforburma.org
We had a really neat day at the park talking to people about the situation in Burma. I was surprised that some folks were not that aware, while others discussed with us whether or not there was really anything we can do to be effective.

We sent 24 ... read more

2007-10-03 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Burma\
Support Democracy in Burma http://btucson.com/docs/burma.pdf
The US Campaign for Burma has made a global call to action this weekend, to show wide support for the protesters who are being brutally repressed in Burma.  In Tucson we are holding a small rally and organizing meeting on Sunday 10/7 at noon on the big ... read more

2007-10-01 \Tucson\Politics & Government\DemocratsPlaygroup\
Take action on Burma http://uscampaignforburma.org/whatyoucan
Here is a site with pretty deep information and call for action.

"Please use your liberty to promote ours " --Aung San Suu Kyi, imprisoned Nobel Peace Price winner"

2007-10-01 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Opinion\
Do we care about Democracy in Burma? : Found these links http://www.uscampaignforburma.org/
http://www.freeburma.org/

http://www.freeburmacoalition.org/

http://www.uscampaignforburma.org/

There is a global day of action coming up on Oct 6.  

From the uscampaignforburma site:

China is paralyzing UN Security Council action on Burma ... read more

2007-09-28 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Opinion\
: Do we care about Democracy in Burma?
If we are really in Iraq because we want to support democracy, why aren't we doing more for the protesters who are laying down their lives for democracy in Burma?   We are in Iraq where the majority of the population wants us to leave, and where we went ... read more

2007-08-30 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Candidates\City Council\
Regina Romero, Ward I City Council Candidate
Candidate Regina Romero outlines priorities, experience and principles.
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Q1)What would your first priorities be as a Ward I council member?

A1)1. Securing funds for our neighborhoods and parks.
As Pima County neighborhood reinvestment ... read more

2007-08-27 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Iraq\
: Iraq: what now?
Iraq 2007 : now what?
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Pull out immediately?  Over a longer term?

Stay indefinitely?

Invade Iran?

None of the above options provides much hope for reduction of violence and terrorist threat ... read more

2007-08-27 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Iraq\
: Iraq Policy Group of the Pima County Democratic Party
Working group formed over the summer, contact Jon Read at 293-9171.

2007-08-20 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Candidates\City Council\
: Ken Green, Ward I Democratic Primary candidate http://www.kennethgreen.us/
Candidate Ken Green took the time to answer some questions by email:

Q1) What would your first priorities be as a Ward I council member?

A1) Prioritize the needs of Ward 1, then encourage a diversified economic base, which provides for long-term ... read more

2007-07-25 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
Pima County Election Integrity : Bill Buckmaster Responds
Bill Buckmaster responded to my letter this morning.  Supervisor Elias is scheduled to be the featured guest on an Arizona Illustrated Roundtable on August 3, 2007.  The issue may be raised then.
J.M. "Mike" Hayes

2007-07-24 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Pima County Election Integrity
I sent a copy of my letter to Bill Buckmaster at Arizona Illustrated (below) to all local television stations and newspapers as well.  The letter is self-explanatory, but let me add that I have written Mayor and Council,
and every member of the Board ... read more

2007-07-24 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Democratic Party\
: Dems Community Cleanup Day Jul 28 http://www.democrats.org/DemocraticReuni
On July 28th, take an afternoon to clean up a park. Plant a tree. Hold a recycling drive. And while you're there, talk to your neighbors, make new friends, and start planting the seeds for a Democratic victory in 2008.

Will you host or attend a Democratic ... read more

2007-07-12 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Immigration\
How to Stop Illegal Immigration
Hey, I have a great idea that would eliminate the incentive to hire illegals right away.

Lets bulldoze all the homes that were built with illegal labor.

Lets destroy all the food that was picked by illegal workers.

Lets close all the fast food ... read more

2007-07-07 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Immigration\
A Win-Win Solution for Immigration
Now that the immigration reform bill no one liked is dead, perhaps we have a chance for a creative solution, one with carrots for both sides of the border.

What about using the positive impact of immigration to offset the costs to individuals and municipalities ... read more

2007-07-01 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Campaign Finance\
: Facts on McCain-Feingold http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com/H
From Sen. Feingold's Progressive Patriot's mailing list:

There's been a lot of talk since the Supreme Court handed down their decision on a challenge to the McCain-Feingold law earlier [last] week. I've seen editorials, stories and blogs all predicting ... read more

2007-06-17 \Tucson\Politics & Government\DemocratsPlaygroup\
Vote Integrity : Manual count may be needed.
The RTA vote of May 2006 investigation(s) and/or suites should be persued
with a most important "certified fact".

The "certified fact" is the actual counting of the paper ballots.  This
will provide all parties with confirmation of the RTA vote count ... read more

2007-06-14 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Events\
: Bill Clinton may appear at Young Democrats event in Phoenix http://www.ydaz.org
The Young Democrats of Arizona, with special thanks to the Arizona Democratic Party

Invite you to Heritage After-Dark

A reception with featuring  
Members of the
Arizona State Legislature

Monday, June 25, 2007
Phoenician Resort
6000 East ... read more

2007-06-14 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Events\
: Treatment of Guantanamo Bay detainees - briefing Sun June 17
"(the following invitation was received by a friend of mine from congressman Giffords' office - I am reprinting it here; I think all interested persons are probably welcome to attend by rsvping below)

I would like to invite you to attend a special ... read more

2007-06-12 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Vote Integrity\
Action alert - Hearing on Election Integrity
Help Pima County Democratic Party Attorney Bill Risner
Make the Case for Election Integrity

Attend Hearing 9AM Tuesday June 12th
Pima County Superior Court 110 West Congress, 6th Floor

The Pima County Democratic party lawsuit vs the Board of ... read more

2007-06-07 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Immigration\
: Immigration: We Need Moral Leadership, NOT a Legal Underclass
I have mixed, mostly negative feelings about the bipartisan immigration reform bill S. 1348.  First, though, let me share this for people who keep repeating 'what don't you understand about illegal?'.  When a traffic cop stops a speeder, suppose he tells ... read more

2007-05-29 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Vote Integrity\
: Do you care about our Democracy? Please show up at this hearing:
URGENT!!

ATTEND IMPORTANT HEARING TOMORROW MAY 30
2PM
SUPERIOR  COURT
110 WEST CONGRESS
THAT COULD HALT THE PIMA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST
LAWSUIT


The County Attorney has filed a motion to stay this vital election ... read more

2007-05-28 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Vote Integrity\
: Vote tampering (Star article) http://regulus2.azstarnet.com/comments/i
The star article titled 'State asked to review '06 RTA vote' discusses the possible tampering with the vote totals.  It doesn't mention though the separate investigation regarding illegal access to vote totals in the 2006 election.  Apparently unauthorized ... read more

2007-05-24 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Opinion\
: Passive Graduations
Just attended a high school graduation and it struck me what a passive role is played by the graduates.  Here we are telling them they are adults an in charge of their own destiny, yet their entire role in their own graduation is to sit quietly and listen ... read more

2007-05-18 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Supporters of John Edwards for President\
Poverty Action Day http://blog.johnedwards.com/event/1760
Local John Edwards supporters are planning a food drive and asking OneCorps members to volunteer at the food bank as part of a national Poverty Action Day.  The campaign has focused on community outreach and concrete actions, asking supporters to have ... read more

2007-05-18 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Poverty - Food\
: Food & Farm Bill http://btucson.com/docs/Food_and_Farm.ht
This summer Congress will act on a 'Farm Bill' which will have an impact on funding for food banks, support for local farmers, ecological issues and more.  Please see this link to learn more and consider lobbying for the issues you feel are most important ... read more

2007-05-02 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: John Edwards in Tucson! http://johnedwards.com/events/20070503/
Community Meeting with John Edwards
Free to all - come see a leading Democratic candidate for President.

May 3, 2007 - 4:30 pm
Plumbers and Pipefitters Hall
2475 Water St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
Off Tucson Blvd. And Grant Road

For more information ... read more

2007-04-16 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Supporters of John Edwards for President\
: Local contact for Edwards supporters http://goldavelez.com/contact.html
If you're a John Edwards supporter in Tucson, you can keep in touch with other local supporters by joining OneCorps Tucson at http://blog.johnedwards.com/chapter/418 - also contact Golda at http://goldavelez.com/contact.html  and I'll make sure you get ... read more

2007-03-09 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Immigration\
: Migration Policy Institute http://migrationpolicy.org/
Not actually a Tucson organization, but this is the authoritative source for Immigration policy - and that affects Tucson!   Here you can find a free online journal, find out how European and other nations deal with migration/immigration, get statistics ... read more

2007-03-07 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Immigration\
: Immigration Clinic Director http://www.law.arizona.edu/Faculty/getpr
Another great local resource - not a medical clinic, but a legal clinic on immigration law, including a training manual for defense attorneys.

2007-03-07 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Immigration\
: "We Are Better Than a Fence" http://udallcenter.arizona.edu/programs/
Why a fence is ignorant and short-sighted policy, and what to do instead.  by Judith Gans

2007-03-07 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Immigration\
: Udall Center for Immigration Policy http://udallcenter.arizona.edu/programs/
Right here at the UofA we have a center for policy and research on immigration.  Includes papers on economic impact, key points of failure in current policy, and the most detailed statistics on actual immigrants to Arizona that I've seen anywhere.

2007-03-06 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: One Corps Tucson http://blog.johnedwards.com/chapter/418
Check this out - Edwards local blog/volunteer corps has a Tucson chapter with 32 members as of today (yep I'm one of them ;-)

2006-12-07 \Tucson\Politics & Government\DemocratsPlaygroup\
Vote Integrity http://auditaz.org
We had a very interesting briefing today from Jim March on vote integrity and a possible event right here in Pima County that may have broken federal law about release of voting data.

Apparently unauthorized printouts were made from the Diebold machines ... read more

2006-11-30 \Tucson\Politics & Government\DemocratsPlaygroup\
Very Young Democrats of Pima County http://btucson.com/momdems/
are now meeting at Demo Hdqtrs at 10AM on Thursdays thru the winter months, or at least when it is cold out!  See the website http://btucson.com/momdems/ for contact info.

2006-11-11 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Giffords beats Graf, Pederson concedes http://www.azsos.gov/election/2006/Gener
The link will take you to the secretary of state's website for precise results.  The interface is not too friendly - you have to check each race separately - but its the official source.  Pima county had a respectable 52.8% turnout - Maricopa County only ... read more

2006-11-03 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: V O T E now!! http://www.recorder.pima.gov/votinglocat
Eary voting locations.  Beat the lines, make sure your vote counts - bring your mail-in ballot by hand.""

2006-10-22 \Tucson\Politics & Government\DemocratsPlaygroup\
Clint Curtis for Congress vs Feeney http://clintcurtis.com
Oh this is so cool, I am so psyched now.  Clint Curtis, the programmer whistleblower, is actually running against Feeney in Florida.  This guy has totally dedicated himself to making things honest - a real modern honest-to-goodness hero!

2006-10-21 \Tucson\Politics & Government\DemocratsPlaygroup\
even the Economist says Diebold is a scandal... http://www.economist.com/opinion/display
"The wrong kind of voting machines..." - maybe if we collect enough of these articles we can get the Diebold thing reconsidered for next election?  I agree with Andy this is a really key issue. --GV

2006-10-21 \Tucson\Politics & Government\DemocratsPlaygroup\
Wikipedia article with details on Hagel and also the intimidation of whisteblowers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_United
This is a really complete overview, worth reading.  Some quotes: "When Hagel stepped down as head of this company to compete for the Senate, he became "...the first Republican in 24 years to win a Senate seat in Nebraska, nearly all on unauditable machines ... read more

2006-10-21 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: "Business needs stable neighborhoods and good schools" http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/ss/frontpag
coverage of the 2nd Kyl-Pederson debate from the Tucson Citizen

2006-10-18 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: detail & quotes from the Phoenix debate http://www.kpho.com/politics/10038923/de
Here is some more detail from the first debate.  Still waiting for an article on the Tucson one today.  Anyone who was there, first-hand impressions welcome!

2006-10-16 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Pederson-Kyl debate Estate Taxes http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/s
my take: they ain't 'Death Taxes'  => we all die, but we don't all own upwards of $600K when we kick the bucket.  That was the typically misleading Republican tag they stuck on.  We don't need to repeal Estate taxes, we need to cut Payroll taxes!  Kyl ... read more

2006-09-27 \Tucson\Politics & Government\Opinion\
Barbara Straub
Kyl embarasses me every time he stands up! He is supposed to represent me?  And Graf is Kyl 'concentrated'!

2006-09-27 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Giffords-Graf Debate Schedule Announced
Get your front row seat for what should be some lively discussions about issues facing Southern Arizona.  The six debates are as follows:

Oct. 17, Arizona Daily Star/Access Tucson Debate
Pima Community College Board Room
4905 East Broadway, Tucson ... read more

2006-09-25 Grassroots Supporters of Jim Pederson for US Senate
Emily Hilliard
Because I am at the scene of most of the 'action' in our area, I have the opportunity to watch and listen ..Jim Pederson has strong convictions and will secure our state with more funding from Homeland Security.His election will bring balance to the US ... read more

2006-09-25 Grassroots Supporters of Jim Pederson for US Senate
Bill Risner
Jim is an honest man on our side who means what he says and puts his money where his mouth is.  Kyl is Chair of the Republican Policy Group in the Senate and those policies are wrong for America.  We need a change back to honesty.

2006-09-25 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Save Darfur group at Catalina Foothills High School
There seems to be just one 'Save Darfur' activist group in Tucson, and that is a group of students at Catalina High School.  The site linked here allows anyone to start a new local group.

2006-09-25 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Wesley Clark - Jim Pederson Town Hall Wednesday
The town hall will be in Phoenix, but perhaps some Tucsonans will be driving up.  I hope someone will post a first hand account of the event!

Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 2 p.m.

UFCW Hall

2401 North Central Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Seating ... read more

2006-09-24 Grassroots Supporters of Jim Pederson for US Senate
Judy Nagle says http://gojim2006.com
I met Jim Pederson when he became chairman of the State Democratic Party.  He is a kind, friendly, generous man who is dedicated to getting good candidates elected to office who will work for the people - not against them.  During his tenure and afterward ... read more

2006-09-23 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Senate race heating up http://www.pederson2006.com/newsandevent
Take a look at this YouTube video showing East Valley Tribune reporter Paul Giblin saying attack on Pederson's immigration position is a lie (click on 'Senate race heating up').

2006-09-22 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Interesting...
Here's a couple fun sites about Jon Kyl : http://doubletalkexpress.com and a few bits from DailyKos http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/2/22/154427/730 . Did you know that in 1994, Kyl pledged to serve only 2 senate terms?

2006-09-22 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Campaign Finance summary http://www.opensecrets.org/states/electi
opensecrets.org has a quick graphical summary of all the candidates' fundraising so far

2006-09-21 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Pederson 43% - Kyl 48% according to SurveyUSA http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollRepo
KPNX survey results 9/19/06

2006-09-21 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Giffords for Congress http://giffordsforcongress.com
Gabrielle Giffords official website in the race for Kolbe's seat

2006-09-21 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Pederson for Senate http://pederson2006.com
Jim Pederson's official website in the race Pederson vs Kyl.

2006-09-15 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Giffords, Graf, Bedford, Bradley... http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/front
view primary election results at the Tucson Citizen

2006-09-12 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: Democrat Playgroup forming
Bring the babies and kids - we will play, snack, talk politics and strategize ways to be effective as parents while our kids have fun.  Meetings currently scheduled on Thursdays 10AM but other days possible.  Email momdems AT btucson DOT ... read more

2006-08-23 \Tucson\Politics & Government\
: McCain on Net Neutrality
A friend of mine in DC is meeting with Sen. McCain tomorrow on the subject of Net Neutrality.  His position paper so far is somewhat noncommittal - in favor of the right principles, but he doesn't want to take a stand until there is someone affected. ... read more