We hope you've been in regular communication with your congressional representatives to let them know your view that the national budget, like your own, reflects moral values. Just a reminder, in case you've let your ink run dry: The Super Committee charged with finding $1.2 to $1.5 trillion in additional budget savings over the next ten years has Arizona's … [Read more...] about Your Mighty Pen (or e-mail)
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Greg Abbott, “It Could Have Been Worse.”
Stupid things republican Governor's like Greg Abbott say. "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a press conference on Wednesday that the Uvalde school massacre "could've been worse." Speaking about the events of the shooting, Abbott lauded law enforcement officers, saying that without their intervention, the tragedy would likely have had worse consequences." The lies just … [Read more...] about Greg Abbott, “It Could Have Been Worse.”
Ted Cruz, That’s On Your Hands
Thank you! Somebody has the courage to stand up to hate inspired by Ted Cruz. Someone heckled Ted Cruz while he was eating at a restaurant last night“19 children died! That’s on your hands! Ted Cruz, that’s on your hands!” pic.twitter.com/PaeiQYqfBo— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 28, 2022 A gunman can confront me with an AR-15 in a store but no one can confront a … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz, That’s On Your Hands
Texas Ranks LAST in Mental Health Services
During a press conference in Uvalde County, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said the state needed to focus on mental health and not restricting gun ownership to prevent future mass shootings like the one that happened at Robb Elementary School. He was jeered by former congressman Beto O’Rourke, who blamed Abbott for the slaying. "This is on you," said O’Rourke, who is running for … [Read more...] about Texas Ranks LAST in Mental Health Services
Parents Arrested, Tased, Pepper Sprayed at Uvalde, Texas, School Shooting
Instead of dealing with the shooter, parents end up being the target of the police. A Uvalde mother says she was handcuffed while urging law enforcement officials to enter Robb Elementary School during Tuesday’s shooting, according to the Wall Street Journal. A mom of two children at Uvalde was put in handcuffs after urging police and law enforcement to enter the … [Read more...] about Parents Arrested, Tased, Pepper Sprayed at Uvalde, Texas, School Shooting