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by Carol Evans, LD18 Precinct Committee Person Chair LD18 Mobilization and Advocacy Committee (MAC) The LD18 Democrats ELECTIONS MATTER tabling campaign has bloomed all over the district. We now have over 30 volunteers at 16 unique, weekly shifts at Wilmot Library, Bear Canyon Library, Martha Cooper Library, Udall Farmers Market, and of course, at the … Read more
LD18’s First Bowling for Democracy Event Knocks Down Pins for FunLarry Bodine, LD18 LD18’s first Bowling For Democracy event was a smashing success, as amateur pinmasters gathered at the Lucky Strike Bowl to enjoy politics, pizza and pin-crashing on August 29. The in-person event gathered kegelers who shared stories about their last game, with some … Read more
by Carol Evans, LD18 Precinct Committee Person Chair LD18 Mobilization and Advocacy Committee (MAC) Wherever we are, we are all watching California closely to see whether there is a sign of relief on the horizon. It looks like GOP redistricting plans in Texas will go the Trumpists’ way. Two more protests are coming up in … Read more
All Arizona Republican congressional representatives voted to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” including Juan Ciscomani. Despite claiming he would not vote to cut Medicaid, he did just that. He voted for this big, ugly budget bill, which cuts medical and food aid to millions of working-class people and gives big tax cuts to the … Read more
by Carol Evans, LD18 Precinct Committee Person Chair LD18 Mobilization and Advocacy Committee (MAC) We’re HOT!! Keep up the pressure! We are busy getting ready for our district-wide tabling activities, set to begin in October. LD18Dems is full service when it comes to tabling! We provide outreach materials, supplies, signs, a sandwich board, tables, shift … Read more
by Carol Evans, LD18 Precinct Committee Person Chair LD18 Mobilization and Advocacy Committee (MAC) A few upcoming actions you may choose to participate in: This Friday, July 25th at 7:00am, at the 6thStreet entrance to the Tucson VA is Veterans for Peace weekly sidewalk protest against cuts to VA programs, staff, and services. Veterans for … Read more
Yes, Trump signed the Big Ugly Bill on July 4, but with this fall’s appropriations process, Congress can reduce the damage it will do. Here’s what to ask for when making your calls For Medicaid and SNAP For NOAA and the National Weather Service Keep Calling! Congressman Juan CiscomaniTucson – 520-881-3588D.C. – 202-225-2542 Senator Mark … Read more
by Carol Evans, LD18 Precinct Committee Person Chair LD18 Mobilization and Advocacy Committee (MAC) After the Senate passed the Big Ugly Bill on Tuesday, July 1, we quickly organized a pop-up protest the next day in front of Representative Ciscomani’s office. It was well attended, with around 130 protesting in the Tucson morning heat. So … Read more
by Matt Kopec, Amphitheatre Public School Governing Board MemberLD18 Precinct Committeeperson 57 Originally published in Tucson Sentinel June 28, 2025Reprinted with permission The Republicans in Arizona’s Legislature likes to accuse public school districts of “fraud, waste and abuse.” Typically they do so with no actual evidence of the same, or they cite a rare anecdote … Read more
by Mike Tully, LD18 Precinct 88 Reprinted with permission MAGA has Become a Permission Structure for Tyranny When Donald Trump was elected for the second time, I most feared the impact of his anti-immigration efforts. Of all his policies, that was the one most likely to trigger violence, unleash his inner tyrant, and cause American … Read more