Tucson Progressive

Pamela J. Powers, a progressive voice for Arizona

Close the Meth Lab of Democracy: Vote Blue Today

It’s time for Arizona to stop being the brunt of jokes on Comedy Central and time to close the Meth Lab of Democracy. Meth– like dark money from the Koch Brothers, … Continue reading

November 4, 2014

Will the Tequila Party succeed in building Latino political power?

The Tequila Party— the Latino answer song to the now-infamous Tea Party and the lesser-known Coffee Party— held its national kick-off last Saturday in Tucson, Arizona. Locally, the group is spearheaded … Continue reading

June 8, 2011 · 7 Comments

Tucson Progressive candidate and proposition endorsements for Election Day

Here’s what you’ve all been waiting for– candidate and proposition endorsements by moi! For the most part on the candidates, I’m keepin’ it local and not getting into the other … Continue reading

November 2, 2010 · 4 Comments

Salvador sings ‘Teritoria’ (video)

[tnivideo caption=”Salvador Duran” credit=”by Pamela Powers”]brightcove:648697257001[/tnivideo]One of the more moving performances at yesterday’s Democratic Volunteer Party was Salvador Duran singing “Teritoria,” a song he wrote for Democratic Gubernatorial candidateTerry Goddard.

October 26, 2010

Goddard for Guv events this week

[tnivideo caption=”” credit=””]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW0ZuzIrh4g&feature=player_embedded[/tnivideo] In a week, it will all be over– the canvasing, the phone-banking, the TV and radio ads. In this final week, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General … Continue reading

October 25, 2010 · 1 Comment

Goddard holds pre-game event at The Shanty– today

Attorney General, Democratic candidate for governor, and Wildcat alum, Terry Goddard will appear at a pre-game meet and greet today, Saturday, October 23. The Goddard event will be from 5-6:30 … Continue reading

October 23, 2010

Harvard vs GED: Don’t forget the Goddard-Brewer debate tonight!

Governor Jan “Are-You-Scared-Yet?” Brewer and her challenger Attorney General Terry “How-Can-I-Turn-This-Around-and-Keep-My-Nice-Guy-Image?” Goddard will debate tonight on television. The debate will be from 7-8 p.m. on Arizona Public Media Channel 6 … Continue reading

September 1, 2010

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The Tucson Progressive: Pamela J. Powers

I stand on the side of Love. I believe in kindness to all creatures on Earth and the inherent self-worth of all individuals–not just people who agree with me or look like me.

Widespread economic and social injustice prompted me to become a candidate for the Arizona House, representing Legislative District 9 in the 2016 election.

My platform focused on economic reforms to grow Arizona’s economy, establish a state-based public bank, fix our infrastructure, fully fund public education, grow local small businesses and community banks, and put people back to work at good-paying jobs.

In the Arizona House, I was a strong voice for fiscal responsibility a moratorium on corporate tax breaks until the schools were fully funded, increased cash assistance to the poor, expansion of maternal healthcare benefits, equal rights, choice, unions, education at all levels and protecting our water supply.

After three terms, I retired from the Arizona Legislature in January 2023 but will continue to blog and produce my podcast “A View from the Left Side.”