Category Archives: Women’s Rights

Barbara Litrell Interview — Podcast June 26, 2017

Posted on June 26, 2017 by William Timberman

If the League of Women Voters Is Not a Partisan Organization, Why Does It Oppose So Many of President Trump’s Policy Initiatives? Barbara Litrell, President of the League of Women Voters of Greater Verde Valley, tells Democratic Perspective why the League’s consistently held positions … Continue reading →

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Women’s March Sedona: Voices of the Resistance — Podcast March 13, 2017

Posted on March 13, 2017 by William Timberman

This Is Why Donald Trump Will NOT Have the Last Word: Women’s March Sedona Is On the Move. Democratic Perspective’s Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson are joined in the KAZM studio by Peggy Chaikin, Michelle Grimm, and Kathy Kinsella, representatives of Women’s March … Continue reading →

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The National Party Platforms: Haven’t We All Been Here Before? — Podcast August 8, 2016

Posted on August 11, 2016 by William Timberman

The Democratic and Republican Party Platforms: Promises, Promises…. Democratic Perspective hosts Mike Cosentino, Gary LaMaster, and Steve Williamson take a closer look at the Democratic and Republican Party platforms. 51 and 58 pages, respectively, of wonkery, neither of which, if history is any guide, is likely to be … Continue reading →

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The Failure of Ideologically-Driven Public Policies: Minnesota vs. Arizona — Podcast January 11, 2016

Posted on January 13, 2016 by William Timberman

Red States and Blue States: Ideology vs. Service to the People. Democratic Perspective looks at why the ideological preoccupations of the Republican right have proven so disastrous for the people who live in red states. Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster compare unemployment, wealth distribution, health … Continue reading →

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Carolyn Warner Interview — Podcast January 27, 2014

Posted on January 29, 2014 by William Timberman

Carolyn Warner: Politics and the Future. Carolyn Warner has had a long and distinguished career in Arizona Democratic Party politics. She served three terms as Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, ran for the U.S. Senate 1976,  was the Democratic nominee for … Continue reading →

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ALEC and the Right-Wing Assault on Arizona — Podcast March 25, 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by William Timberman

ALEC and the Right-Wing Assault on Arizona. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson discuss the impact of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) on Arizona politics with Harriet Young, Northern Arizona University professor and past First Vice Chairwoman of the … Continue reading →

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Turning America Blue.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Gary LaMaster

For the February 4 edition of Democratic Perspective, Mike Cosentino and Bill Timberman looked into their crystal balls to determine our political future. Much has been written about Republican strategist Karl Rove’s 2004 prediction of a permanent Republican majority. Obviously, … Continue reading →

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A Pollster’s View Of The Upcoming Elections.

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Once again, Democratic Perspective was privileged to host Democratic pollster and strategist, Celinda Lake. Her clients include the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Democratic Governor’s Association (DGA), The White House Project, AFL-CIO, Human Rights Campaign, EMILY’s List and the Kaiser … Continue reading →

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Celinda Lake Interview — Podcast August 20, 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by William Timberman

The 2012 Elections: Where Are We Now? Last on our show on in late May, Celinda Lake, one of the Democratic Party’s leading pollsters and consultants, returns to Democratic Perspective to review the issues, the candidates and the Democratic Party’s prospects … Continue reading →

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What’s the Hullabaloo about?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

In this case, the reference is to the very popular blog by Digby, aka Heather Parton. On April, 16, 2012, Democratic Perspective was pleased to host the author who has a following of more than 166,000 clicks a week. When … Continue reading →

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