By Kirsten Engel On Monday, Janet Yellen reported that in less than a month, the Treasury Department will have exhausted all ‘extraordinary measures’ available to keep the nation from defaulting on our obligation to pay our current debt. If, at that point, Congress has stubbornly still failed to raise the debt ceiling — something it … Read more
By Larry Bodine, LD18 Chair Pima County School Superintendent Dustin Williams spoke at the April 25, 2023 meeting of LD18 Democrats. He warned that disruptions of school board meetings are attacks on LGBTQ and trans students. He also said that 51,000 students have left public schools, to use school vouchers to attend private and religious … Read more
By Rick Sage, LD18 1st Vice Chair Udall Territory hosted a LD18 Udall Park Meet ‘N Greet on April 22. The morning social event was enjoyed by approximately 55 Dems who came from across the LD. The park setting was perfect for seeing old friends, meeting new Democratic neighbors and talking with elected officials and … Read more
By Ed Carter Are you looking to make a positive impact on your community? Are you ready to take your activism to the next level? Running for office could be a path worth exploring. Political campaigns can be challenging, whether at the federal, state, or local level. And when you live with a disability, those challenges … Read more
By John Della Volpe Welcome to Gen Z’s world. We have now entered the era of young Americans’ active, enthusiastic, and enlightened political participation that will shape America for decades. In just one week in April, Gen Z was celebrated by the left in Wisconsin and demonized by the right in Tennessee as America’s youth extended … Read more
Generation Z, composed of young people born after 1997, leans heavily Democratic.By understanding the five shared life experiences of Gen Z, Democrats can learn how to appeal to this key voting bloc. John Della Volpe is the Director of Polling at Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics. His best-selling book is just out, called Fight: … Read more
On March 19, 2023, more than 100 Democrats flocked to the Cunningham Family St. Patrick’s Day Party, Potluck and Fundraiser sponsored by LD18. There was ample food, deli corned beef and potluck dishes. Our speakers included Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Tucson Councilman Paul Cunningham, Pima Couty Supervisor Rex Scott, and LD18 legislative representatives Rep. Chris … Read more
By Chris Mathis, Arizona Representative for LD18. The 2023 legislative session is now in full swing! Democrats are working hard to advance legislation to address our state’s pressing issues. Here are some highlights of what we’ve been working on. Budget Though they only have a slim, one-seat majority in each chamber, Republicans spent the first month of … Read more
