Wonderingmind42 should lend his mind to environmental coalitions

In this video, wonderingmind42 describes logical deductions one can make when thinking about the global climate crisis—but in a way you necessarily wouldn’t think of—and in a way that makes it very hard to argue.

His argument is that the question of whether the global climate crisis actually exists is mute, either way the odds that we actually should be proactive about making a change, and the consequences of not acting, far out weigh the option that there is no global climate crisis and we should not act.

And to go in for the win, if he added a few values, such as protecting our future generations, sustainability and stewardship, no one in America could argue with his points.

Have a happy and safe Fourth!

I hope everyone has a great, safe Fourth of July weekend!

I'll be attending the special session on Monday, so be sure to follow me on Twitter for the latest updates on the progress (hopefully). The other Democrats and I will be working hard to get the Governor to negotiate with us and to ensure that Arizona has a budget that will help solve the fiscal crisis, but also does not leave people behind that need help the most, like children.

Despite all this political turmoil, I truly hope that everyone has a happy Fourth of July.

The Importance of Health Care Reform

In this TIME video, Denise was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 27 and was diagnosed after losing health insurance. Fortunately, for several years she was able to get coverage under her husband’s policy. But, given the tumultuous economy, her husband was laid off recently, and they have been forced to cover her medical bills themselves. She has even been rationing medication to save on costs.

The video also states that a recent Kaiser Foundation Study estimates that in this year alone, more that 5 million people are likely to lose their health care benefits, adding the already staggering 45 million people without health insurance in America and 25 million underinsured.

Watching stories like this reminds me how fortunate I am to be the voice of these people who need quality and affordable health care. To learn more about what we’re doing in Washington, D.C. to ensure that people like Denise and her husband don’t have to struggle, please watch the video below.

Governor Brewer's lack of leadership and willingness to work together

Confirming Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court Justice

As I’m sure you’re well aware, because after all, if you’re following me, you’re at least slightly interested in politics (but if you’re following me just to see what I’m wearing click here to get the back story), many Republicans and Conservative activists are planning to do whatever they can to delay the floor vote on Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court until September or later. They are accusing “the federal judge and President Barack Obama of espousing a view of the judiciary based on empathy that is little more than racial or gender prejudice.” All I have to say to that is, come on, really? You guys still play that card? I thought most people realized it wasn’t even valid in 1972. It’s pretty obvious that the real reason they don’t want her as a Supreme Court Justice is because she has different views than they do. And if anything, what she meant is that she’s not like most federal judges (old, wealthy, Anglo) and can relate to minorities of all walks of life and will bring a more diverse perspective.

Now, I could go on and on about how incredibly wrong they are—but as you’ll find out in my book, stomping and screaming gets you nowhere. So, I’m asking that you take action. Please visit the Facebook Page, Confirming Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court Justice and send a letter to your Senators asking that they support President Obama’s nomination before the August recess.

Also, if you have time, check out this video done by Time—it emphasizes the significance of her nomination.