Jeff Wood trial transcript, day 2

Labor rights pioneer Cesar Chavez, whose birthday is celebrated as a holiday in the U.S. every March 31 and remains the preeminent icon of civil and labor rights in the U.S., fused his understanding of Catholic social doctrine with principles of community organizing. Read more»   

Today, we honor César E. Chávez by carrying on the cause — “La Causa” — to which he dedicated his life: championing the dignity and rights of every worker, using nonviolence to fight for justice, and standing with organized labor to build an economy that rewards work and not just wealth. Read more»   

All city of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Friday, March 31, in observance of César Chávez Day. Read more»   

Presidents are not kings. But Donald Trump was just another example of a president acting as if he was king by just another name. Read more»   

Arizona had the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the nation over three years, a death rate similar to that of the three nations with the highest coronavirus death rates in the world, and Latinos and Blacks were more likely to die of COVID-19 than other racial groups. Read more»   

Competing bills to allow the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind to remain open were both heard in the state Senate on Wednesday as parents, teachers and former students pushed for lawmakers to keep the school open. Read more»   

Appealing to confirmation bias and manufacturing outrage with deceptive posturing for profit, popularity or power while turning away from facts is a cynical and hypocritical strategy. Read more»   

Donald Trump is in the Corrupt Presidents Club with Richard Nixon the Impeached Presidents Club with Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, Twice-Impeached President Club all by himself and now… he’s in the Indicted Presidents Club all by his lonesome. Read more»   

The University of Arizona had a series of systemic failures, including "missed opportunities and mistakes" that ultimately led to the October fatal shooting of Prof. Thomas Meixner, said UA President Robert C. Robbins. The Meixner family is preparing to sue for $9 million. Read more»