Tag Archives: Arizona Politics

Responding To Misguided Referendums And Rumors.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

Sedona City Council member, Barbara Litrell, was recently invited to appear on Democratic Perspective to discuss a local issue of roadway control in Sedona. According to Litrell, since 2006 the Sedona City Council has asked ADOT (Arizona Dept. of Transportation) … Continue reading →

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Aviva Chomsky Interview, Part 2 — Podcast, August 22, 2011

Posted on August 23, 2011 by William Timberman

Scapegoating Immigrants: Is There a Better Way To Deal With the Issue of Immigration? Part 2 of Democratic Perspective’s interview with Aviva Chomsky. If you have a situation like the one we have in the U.S., in which the economic … Continue reading →

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Aviva Chomsky Interview, Part 1 — Podcast August 15, 2011

Posted on August 15, 2011 by William Timberman

Are They REALLY Taking Our Jobs? Myths About Undocumented Immigrants. Aviva Chomsky is an American historian, author, and activist who has written extensively on immigration issues. She teaches at Salem State College in Massachusetts, where she is also the coordinator … Continue reading →

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The End Of Extreme Politics In Arizona?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective had an opportunity to visit with Andrei Cherny, former Arizona assistant attorney general, White House aide, business consultant and current Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party. We began by asking him about the political environment in Arizona. He … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky Interview — Podcast July 11, 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011 by William Timberman

Two Perspectives on Immigration: The Right to Make a Living vs. the Right to a Secure Cultural Identity. Distinguished professor of linguistics and world-renowned philosopher, political dissident and cultural critic Noam Chomsky shares his insight on U.S. immigration policy with … Continue reading →

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Chad Campbell Interview, Part 2 — Podcast July 4, 2011

Posted on July 5, 2011 by William Timberman

When Privatization Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t: Arizona State Representative and House Minority Leader Chad Campbell continues his discussion with Democratic Perspective. The real results of Arizona’s experiments with privatized prisons, and why we should be concerned about the … Continue reading →

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Chad Campbell Interview — Podcast June 27, 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by William Timberman

Throwing away 3.5 Million Dollars a Week — the Unemployment Extension Vote: What happens to ordinary citizens in tough times when ideology, rather than the needs of its citizens, dominates a state legislature. Arizona State Representative and House Minority Leader … Continue reading →

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A Rare, Sane Voice In The Arizona Legislature

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective spoke with Chad Campbell, House Minority Leader in the vast wasteland otherwise known as the Arizona State Legislature. We began by asking about the Republicans’ refusal to extend unemployment benefits to as many as 45,000 Arizonans who have … Continue reading →

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The Death of the Death of Medicare — Podcast May 16, 2011

Posted on May 17, 2011 by William Timberman

The Death of the Death of Medicare: Why an increasing number of Republicans, including newly-announced GOP Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, are now walking away from their own plan to gut Medicare. (Hint: the American people don’t like it.) https://verdevalleyindependentdemocrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DemPerspective-05-16-11.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Interview — Podcast May 9, 2011

Posted on May 12, 2011 by William Timberman

The True Goal of Politics: Effective Government. An interview with Dr. Howard Dean, six-term Governor of Vermont, 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, and Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2005-2009. From immigration reform to budget deficits to the changed situation … Continue reading →

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