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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
On Monday, June 9th, a small group of LD18 Democrat activists gathered at a downtown overpass to display resistance banners. It was very successful, with lots of supportive car honking. On June 13, the eve of No Kings Day, this same group will display their “NO KINGS NO DICTATORS” banner. Mark your calendars: Friday, June … Read more
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, was born and raised in Prescott Arizona. She attended Arizona State University where she graduated as a valedictorian with a degree in political science. After graduating, Mayes worked as a reporter for The Arizona Republic, covering the Arizona Legislature. Mayes won the Harry S. Truman Scholarship and went on to … Read more
Virtual voter registration training sessions that LD18 partners at All Voting is Local, Disability Rights Arizona, and VoteRiders are hosting with Pima County Recorder’s Office. The dates and registration links are listed below. June •6/2/2025 2pm-3:30pm allvoting.org/06022025pimavr •6/23/2025 2pm-3:30pm allvoting.org/06232025pimavr July •7/28/2025 2pm-3:30pm allvoting.org/07282025pimavr August •8/11/2025 2pm-3:30pm allvoting.org/08112025pimavr September •9/15/2025 2pm-3:30pm allvoting.org/09152025pimavr Democrats need to register more voters. Republicans have been … Read more
We’re excited to connect with you beyond Facebook and Instagram. Thanks to the hard work of Social Media Activist Kim Bayne, LD18 is now sharing our news and views on more platforms to reach a wider audience. Find us here: Current Platforms (updated 5/24/2025) Discontinued How to Join Our Social Squad! Follow us on your favorite social platforms. … Read more
By Carol Evans, LD18 Protest Shepherd Greetings from Protest City, USA!! By the time you read this we will have completed our sixth protest event outside of Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s Tucson office sponsored by LD18 Democrats. Many thanks to all the protesters from LD18, and to those from farther afield, who have made their way … Read more