The Latest Republican Attacks On The Constitution, Diversity, Migrants, Voting And Common Sense. Steve Williamson and Karen McClelland welcome Dianne Post back to the show. Post is an attorney, activist, author, and teacher who specializes in human rights and women’s rights. She joins us to discuss the latest crackpot bills that have been introduced by Arizona Republican legislators.
To begin, Post explains that Republicans have introduced a number of highly partisan resolutions that, if passed, could be added to the ballot and prevent the Governor from vetoing them. These include a prohibition of voting centers aimed at reducing voter turnout, and the prohibition of the spending of federal money.
In addition, Post details several amendments that Republicans would like to add to the Arizona Constitution. Among these outlandish ideas are amendments that would establish extreme sentencing guidelines for sex crimes, an amendment that would prohibit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, and an amendment that would prohibit cities from banning the use of a specific type of energy, i.e. fossil fuels.