A FEMINIST SURVIVAL THRILLER captures the tough existence of off-the-grid life in the Arizona desert, and the ways people of integrity stand up against brutality. Grim and cathartic. SOLID B

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1719322

@bookstodon

Under Trump, Social Security resumes what it once called ‘clawback cruelty’ https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/031625_social_security_clawbacks/under-trump-social-security-resumes-what-it-once-called-clawback-cruelty/
A year ago, the Social Security stopped cutting off people’s monthly checks to recoup money they had allegedly been overpaid - but beginning March 27, to recover new overpayments, the SSA will automatically withhold 100% of recipients’ monthly benefits.
#Tucson #Arizona

This is a Sunday greeting. I hope you have a bright, sunny day today. Or maybe it will be overcast and a bit gray. I saw this sun medallion on a patched exterior wall in a Flagstaff alley this last summer.

I'm unsure if this will show up very well in the browser. The size is much larger than I like to share, but the smaller size makes it look like there is no focus. And, as usual, I have a nice bright Mac display 27" with great contrast, so for me, it's not too dark. Hmmm, but maybe for you? I'm interested in your comments, but please do mention what browser and computer/mobile device you are seeing this with. Thanks!
#Arizona #Flagstaff #Wall #MyPhoto

Battered by cuts & firings, VA employees describe serving veterans under ‘invisible cloud of dread’ https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/031625_va_layoffs/battered-by-cuts-firings-va-employees-describe-serving-veterans-under-invisible-cloud-dread/
Over the past month, the VA has cut 2,400 positions and plans to slash more than 70,000 - and while the department has promised the firings will not harm veterans or their care, VA employees across the country said the cuts and a climate of fear are already hurting veterans.
#Tucson #Arizona

Keep ‘em coming

Via Kyle Griffin:

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are hitting the road this coming week for Sanders's 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, which is focused on "the takeover of the national government by billionaires and large corporations."

Events will take place in #Nevada, #Arizona, and #Colorado.

Former #NASA astronaut and current #Democratic Senator from #Arizona Mark Kelly says he plans to “ditch his #Tesla.”

He said “Every time I get in this car in the last 60 days or so, it reminds me of just how much damage Elon Musk and Donald Trump is doing to our country.”

He posted this on #X. Who’s gonna tell him?

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sen-mark-kelly-says-hes-ditching-his-tesla-over-elon-musk_n_67d457a6e4b0487e0b03fb27

Effort to block non-citizens from voting could impact married women, too https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/031425_voting_rights/effort-block-non-citizens-from-voting-could-impact-married-women-too/
Millions of American women have a different last name than what’s on their birth certificates, and House Republicans have prioritized a bill that voting rights groups say could make it harder for them to vote.
#Tucson #Arizona

U.S. housing agency considers launching crypto experiment https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/031425_hud_crypto/us-housing-agency-considers-launching-crypto-experiment/
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is considering taking a first step to using cryptocurrency, and some believe the initiative may be a trial run for the use of crypto across the federal government.
#Tucson #Arizona