‘Religious Liberty’ vs Patient Rights: Healthcare Providers Should Disclose Religious Restrictions to Care
Should healthcare providers and institutions be allowed to deny services to patients based upon the provider’s “sincerely held religious beliefs”? I don’t think so. Discrimination is not OK. This is the … Continue reading
Community Support for Striking ASARCO/Grupo Mexico Workers (video)
More than 1700 members from eight labor unions are on strike against ASARCO and Grupo Mexico. These workers haven’t had a raise in 10 years. Under ASARCO/Grupo Mexico’s best and … Continue reading
October Is Hopping with Multiple Events
As usual around here, when the temperatures cool down, our calendars fill up. I have been shuttling between Tucson and Phoenix for Legislative meetings, as well participating in community events … Continue reading
Why Can’t the Ronstadt Center Be an Open-Air Transit & Community Space?
Do you remember the controversy surrounding redevelopment of the Ronstadt Transit Center? Back in 2013-2014, developers were making a play to redevelopment the Ronstadt Transit Center. They had pitched redevelopment of the … Continue reading
GPLETs, Annexations & Tax Breaks on Sept. 17 Mayor & Council Agendas
Tax breaks for economic development were hotly debated during the recent Democratic Primary for Mayor, and they continue to be a really hot topic for many Tucson voters. Recently, I … Continue reading
Oct 2017 LD9 Constituent Update: News & Events
My October 2017 constituent update included an essay on the importance of healthcare stories, along with some event updates. You can read I Want To Hear Your Healthcare Stories here. Below are … Continue reading
Labor Day Picnic on Sept 4: Come On Down!
Come and join Jim and I at the Powers For The People booth at the Pima Area Labor Federation’s Annual Labor Day Picnic on Monday, September 4 at Reid Park. … Continue reading