Commentary
Democrats can’t count on abortion ballot measures to win elections for them
Ten states will vote on ballot initiatives on abortion this November: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Nevada and South Dakota. Many political analysts and pundits view abortion as a partisan issue, fueling speculation that direct votes on abortion rights will boost Democrats’ chances up and down the ballot in November. Some Democratic strategists are hoping that turnout from the ballot initiatives will swing elections […]
More low- and middle-income individuals and families can now say that ‘Arizona is Home’
A safe and reliable place to live is a vital component to a good quality of life. Affordable housing is the bedrock of any thriving community, providing individuals and families opportunities to establish economic stability, anchor themselves to communities they love, and lay the foundation for the familiarity that sustains and evolves neighborhoods for generations. […]
Working people and immigrants deserve elected officials who fight to improve their lives
In my 3,000-member strong union, the decision for the next president is evident. One candidate resorts to scapegoating immigrants in an attempt to divide us, whereas the other candidate supports an earned pathway to citizenship. As November approaches, workers like me are determined to cast our votes for candidates who wholeheartedly support the rights of […]
The mics were muted. The misogyny was not.
Everything we needed to know about what would happen at Tuesday night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump — their first-ever meeting — was clear within 30 seconds of them taking the stage. Harris walked directly up to Trump, extended her hand and leaned in, even after it was […]
It’s election season, so of course the AZGOP is using a racist lie to scare voters
In what ought to be a headline in The Onion but is instead a clear reminder of the deplorable state of political discourse from MAGA world, the Arizona Republican Party has launched a billboard campaign declaring that only the GOP opposes eating kittens. I wish this was just monkeyshines, but it’s very, very real. The […]
Why the Harris-Trump presidential debate matters and four things to keep in mind as you watch
A common complaint about presidential debates is that they change few minds. This year, with anywhere between 3% and 6% of likely voters undecided in early September and the closeness of the race, especially in the battleground states, that is more than enough to swing an election if a sizeable portion favor one candidate over […]
Tom Horne is trying to deceive us with his false voucher numbers
Tom Horne, our state’s Republican superintendent of public instruction, isn’t known for cozying up to the truth. But his latest attempt to spin private school voucher numbers marks a new low even for him. Last week, Horne fired off a press release bragging that the Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA), the formal name for the universal […]
Trump and Harris, with starkly different records on labor issues, are both courting union voters
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump are in a tight race for the White House. Every voting bloc will count – including members of labor unions and other people in their households. The majority of union leaders have over generations endorsed Democratic candidates, and this race is no exception. Although rank-and-file […]
Arizona’s abortion restrictions actively harm women and their doctors
This year is only a little more than halfway over, but it’s already been a rollercoaster for reproductive health care access in Arizona. In April, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a 160-year-old abortion ban can again be enforced in the state — a ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of […]
Bearing down in Chi-Town: Tucson & Arizona take center stage at DNC
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, followed his wife Gabrielle Giffords in prime time at the Democratic National Convention. Mayor Regina Romero served as co-chair of the platform committee with former New Orleans mayor and senior White House staffer Mitch Landrieu. She briefly addressed the convention saying: “Vice President Harris is now carrying the torch, and she and Gov. Walz are committed to delivering […]
Arizona is already a hub for the EV sector. Smart policies will keep it that way.
The American automotive industry is synonymous with innovation. For over a century, manufacturers throughout the U.S. have built a legacy of progress, delivering new and exciting products that push the boundaries of possibility. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the natural next phase of this development — and Arizona is already at the epicenter. Almost 85,000 EVs […]
The GOP’s efforts to repeal the clean energy plan are anti-worker and will hurt Arizona
As a union member, I know the difference a good-paying, pro-worker job can make. I am proud to be a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which has been advocating for high safety standards, family-supporting wages, and industry-leading benefits for its members since 1891. The IBEW is working to protect members’ rights and […]