On Nov 6: Vote as if Your Rights Depend on It (video)
Nov. 6, 2018 is a day that millions of Democrats have been waiting for and working toward for the past two years. Since President Trump’s election, people have been organizing … Continue reading
Balanced Public Health Policy Should Be Legislature’s Goal (video)
This is the transcript of my opening remarks at the Arizona Public Health Association Conference on Oct. 3, 2018. A video of the speech is below. It is an honor … Continue reading
#StopThief Fair Tax Forum: It’s Time to Review Corp Tax Giveaways (video)
#RedForEd lifted the veil from our eyes and put the issue of corporate tax giveaways front and center in the fight to restore public education funding in Arizona. As many … Continue reading
Dem Statewide Meeting: ‘We Can Win with a Progressive Message’
I have been back in Tucson for two weeks now, and it’s been a fun whirlwind of visits, phone calls, and events with Tucson friends and family, LD9 constituents, fellow … Continue reading
Beyond #PrayerGate: Secular Coalition Honors ‘Secular Stars’ (video)
One of the big stories of the 2017 session of the 53rd Legislature was #PrayerGate. On April 18, 2017, Rep. Athena Salman, who is an atheist, read a secular meditation … Continue reading
Legislative Whirlwind Begins: Tours & Meetings, Oh, My! (Part 1)
Since Dec. 1, newly elected members of the Arizona House have received a whirlwind of invitations for meetings, trainings, luncheons, dinners, tours, coffees, workshops, receptions, BBQs, caucus meetings, briefings, orientations– … Continue reading
Transitions for the New Year: I’m ‘In It To Win It’
The beginning of a New Year is often a time for transitions. On Monday, January 4, 2016, I will make a major life transition as I step down from my … Continue reading