Arizona House Democrats gathered outside the Capitol in unity with Minnesota after members spoke out on the House Floor Monday. Videos of their powerful speeches in the face of injustice will be posted soon. #RIPAlexPretti #RIPReneeGood #AZHouseDems #Minnesota

Rep. Brian Garcia and Sen. Lauren Kuby were impacted by ICE pepper spraying observers tonight at a restaurant raid in Tempe. A @12newsnow.bsky.social reporter spoke to them afterward.

“Like so many of you, I’m grieving for the lives lost, for the family shattered, and for the community, now carrying pain that no one should have to bear,” said Rep. Junelle Cavero, D-Phoenix. AZ House Democrats show solidarity with Minnesota and all communities impacted by lawless ICE actions.

The widdle tiny Nazi wost his job. #Bovino

Republicans right now.

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AN👏ARIZONA👏WE👏CAN👏AFFORD Leader Oscar De Los Santos shares Arizona Legislative Democrats' joint priorities. #azhousedems #azdems #azleg #openingday

Yeah, that guy should be fired.

While Trump and MAGA Republicans try to rewrite history on their violent failure to overturn a free and fair election, here’s a more thorough explanation of the alleged crimes committed during the Jan. 6th insurrection. WATCH: Jack Smith's full House Judiciary deposition youtube.com/watch?v=gGtl...

Sorry, America, you can’t have affordable healthcare and groceries because Trump and Pete Kegsbreath think they’re playing a giant game of Risk.

RSS and LBJ.

Happy New Year! Once again my resolution is to not be so patronizing. You DO know what patronizing means, don’t you?

Diana Ross going up and down stairs and climbing rafters has my whole #NYE party incredibly nervous.

“As elected officials it is our duty to stand up and fight for our community,” Rep. Cesar Aguilar said, urging colleagues to defend immigrant families and push for clearer policies to prevent similar incidents. www.azfamily.com/2025/12/31/i...

Saw three people at the neighborhood carwash yesterday in the middle of a rain shower. Couldn’t help but think their visiting relatives must be super annoying.

The USS Bone Spur

Try to live a life that doesn't have your widowed spouse shooting off fireworks every chance she gets.

The Trumpsonian Museums are going to suck ass.

Worst acceptance speech in the history of the FIBA Peace Prize, that’s for sure.

With help from a $2m state budget investment, Arizona’s arts community employs over 85,000 people while providing culture and entertainment to residents and visitors across the state. Rep. Liguori discusses the impact of arts funding with Herberger Theater CEO Mark Mettes. youtu.be/xakdsdx38vI

I am a river, you are my canyon. Don’t spill a drop.

AZ SOS Adrian Fontes joins Rep. Austin on #DemocratsDeliver to explain how Arizona’s Address Confidentiality Program protects victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and more. Dems fought to keep the program funded in the state budget. youtu.be/xCmgYIEN4WQ

Twitter is down. What’s happening over here?

Epstein discharge petition officially hits 218.

Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva is brining the smoke from minute one!

So it’s still under warranty…

Picture > 1,000 words

We continue our #DemocratsDeliver series with a series of brief interviews highlighting investments we fought for and won in this year’s state budget. Brandon Baxter, Director of the Northern AZ Council of Governments, discusses the impact of $7m to local Area Agencies on Aging. youtu.be/9rE2fxHLgME

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Obama: They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and D.E.I. For every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? D.E.I.. Wife mad at you? D.E.I..

Happening tonight!

D’Angelo on the CD player = you are about to get lucky in the 90s. #RIP

Pima Community College is a great example of how higher-education investments strengthen our state and economy. Stop 4 on our Tour highlights adult education, dual enrollment and one of our nation’s best healthcare and nursing training programs. youtube.com/watch?v=b5nLHwym0Uo&feature=youtu.be

Heads up, I will be reading a new story for Barflies on Oct. 23 at Desert Botanical Garden. Hope to see you there. Note the ticket price is a little steeper than usual but it also includes admission to the Garden's supercool FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse exhibit. dbg.org/events/bar-f...

“Republicans in DC will break the government, abandon veterans, starve children and flat-out lie to the American People about why this is happening — all to get their way.” — House Dem Leader @RepODLS with @RepYassAnsari & 50+ community leaders and orgs calling out Trumpublicans for their #shutdown.

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She seems to spend a lot of time mean girl tweeting and swanning around at The Ned like a political Norma Desmond, desperately hoping the Trump folks will give her a real job (a futile effort since they also think she is a joke)

Ouch: The ruling by a Reagan appointed judge is dripping with disdain for @karilake www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Elliot and ET almost got deported but nope!

Imagine if Stephen A. Smith was named Commissioner of the NBA, and he called an in-person all-coaches meeting to explain to them how to play basketball.

You heard him, folks. There's no arguing with Dear Leader. Stop taking Aceepha..Afeesa-Minotaur...Antifamenopause...ArethaFranklomincin...you know what he means. Just don't!

Still here, to the surprise of no one. #Rapture2025

Understanding that it is a strong prerequisite to be a corrupt grifter to serve in Trump’s cabinet, but this is over the top bad. Dude belongs in jail.

"Homan indicated he would facilitate securing contracts for them in exchange for money once he was in office... "On Sept. 20, 2024, with hidden cameras recording the scene at a meeting spot in Texas, Homan accepted $50,000 in bills..." www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...

Deep Throat: “Follow the money.” Bob Woodward: “Sorry, can’t do it. It hasn’t been authorized by the Pentagon.”

Every late-night host by 2026.

A Democrat asked her colleagues to all strive for unity and turn down the temperature. A Republican responded with a veiled threat that included a racial slur and compared Democrats to foreign attackers. story via @caitlinsievers.bsky.social

To honor the passing of Robert Redford, every working journalist (especially those at @washingtonpost.com) should re-watch All the President’s Men and then go get your shit together.

@azhousedems.bsky.social now say they intend to file an ethics complaint against Representative John Gillette for the comments.