Eric Fink
@ericfink.bsky.social
Journalist - Politics guy - Passionate storyteller - Passionate southpaw
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🚨BREAKING: In a case with major implications for voting access, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether a mail-in ballot must be received by Election Day to count, or if it merely must be sent by then. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
SCOTUS to Hear GOP Lawsuit That Could Radically Restrict Mail Voting
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a case with major implications for voting access, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether a mail-in ballot must be received by Election Day to count, or if it merely must be sent by then. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Thousands come out for #NoKingsDay protests in Tucson.
Video courtesy: Bobby Francis
Video courtesy: Bobby Francis
October 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Thousands come out for #NoKingsDay protests in Tucson.
Video courtesy: Bobby Francis
Video courtesy: Bobby Francis
About Mail-In ballots…
#Arizona has had voting by mail in every election since 1992. It is safe and secure. It was first championed by Republicans in this state.
Nearly 90% of AZ voters cast an early ballot in the 2020 general election. Nearly 75% cast an early ballot in 2024.
#Arizona has had voting by mail in every election since 1992. It is safe and secure. It was first championed by Republicans in this state.
Nearly 90% of AZ voters cast an early ballot in the 2020 general election. Nearly 75% cast an early ballot in 2024.
August 19, 2025 at 5:59 AM
About Mail-In ballots…
#Arizona has had voting by mail in every election since 1992. It is safe and secure. It was first championed by Republicans in this state.
Nearly 90% of AZ voters cast an early ballot in the 2020 general election. Nearly 75% cast an early ballot in 2024.
#Arizona has had voting by mail in every election since 1992. It is safe and secure. It was first championed by Republicans in this state.
Nearly 90% of AZ voters cast an early ballot in the 2020 general election. Nearly 75% cast an early ballot in 2024.
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UPDATE: A Guatemalan woman who gave birth in Tucson on Wednesday, and was facing an "expedited removal," won't be immediately deported, CBP said Friday afternoon. @tucson.com tucson.com/news/local/b...
Migrant woman who just gave birth in Tucson won't be immediately deported, CBP says
A Guatemalan woman who just gave birth in Tucson — and who was facing a rapid deportation, with or without her U.S. citizen newborn — appears to have now been
tucson.com
May 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
UPDATE: A Guatemalan woman who gave birth in Tucson on Wednesday, and was facing an "expedited removal," won't be immediately deported, CBP said Friday afternoon. @tucson.com tucson.com/news/local/b...
NEWS: Adelita Grijalva announces she will run for Congress in Arizona’s CD-7, the seat held by late father, Raúl, for 22 years.
The primary is set for July 15. The general in this special election will take place on September 23.
The primary is set for July 15. The general in this special election will take place on September 23.
March 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
NEWS: Adelita Grijalva announces she will run for Congress in Arizona’s CD-7, the seat held by late father, Raúl, for 22 years.
The primary is set for July 15. The general in this special election will take place on September 23.
The primary is set for July 15. The general in this special election will take place on September 23.
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BREAKING: Chief Justice Roberts issues a rare statement:
"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
March 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
BREAKING: Chief Justice Roberts issues a rare statement:
"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
From our first interview to our last, Raúl Grijalva was unapologetically himself. More than two decades in Washington didn’t change that. I will always appreciate his kindness and his candor. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
March 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
From our first interview to our last, Raúl Grijalva was unapologetically himself. More than two decades in Washington didn’t change that. I will always appreciate his kindness and his candor. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
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@captmarkkelly.bsky.social: "When I was flying combat missions over Iraq in 1991, I didn't think there was some snotty nosed teenager in South Africa that was going to call me a traitor."
March 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social: "When I was flying combat missions over Iraq in 1991, I didn't think there was some snotty nosed teenager in South Africa that was going to call me a traitor."
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I will continue to fight against Donald Trump’s reckless, and in many instances, illegal attempts to gut the federal government. He is testing our system of checks and balances like they haven’t been tested in my lifetime. The fight continues.
March 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I will continue to fight against Donald Trump’s reckless, and in many instances, illegal attempts to gut the federal government. He is testing our system of checks and balances like they haven’t been tested in my lifetime. The fight continues.
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NEW: Chuck Schumer says Senate Democrats won't provide votes to pass GOP funding bill as shutdown draws near
Dems say they won’t support a “partisan” House bill they lacked input in writing.
Deadline: Friday midnight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Dems say they won’t support a “partisan” House bill they lacked input in writing.
Deadline: Friday midnight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate Democrats say they won't provide votes to pass GOP funding bill as shutdown draws near
After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.
www.nbcnews.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
NEW: Chuck Schumer says Senate Democrats won't provide votes to pass GOP funding bill as shutdown draws near
Dems say they won’t support a “partisan” House bill they lacked input in writing.
Deadline: Friday midnight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Dems say they won’t support a “partisan” House bill they lacked input in writing.
Deadline: Friday midnight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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On the one hand, it’s bad to turn the White House into a used car lot. But on the other hand, let’s not talk about how we are becoming a kleptocracy.
shameful whitewashing of egregious corruption in the Washington Post
March 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
On the one hand, it’s bad to turn the White House into a used car lot. But on the other hand, let’s not talk about how we are becoming a kleptocracy.
This is Tucson’s No Kings on Presidents’ Day rally.
February 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This is Tucson’s No Kings on Presidents’ Day rally.
Hundreds are in downtown Tucson for a No Kings On Presidents’ Day rally.
February 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Hundreds are in downtown Tucson for a No Kings On Presidents’ Day rally.
The last three Super Bowls have been decided by a field goal. What will follow today in New Orleans?
#SuperBowlLIX
#SuperBowlLIX
February 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The last three Super Bowls have been decided by a field goal. What will follow today in New Orleans?
#SuperBowlLIX
#SuperBowlLIX
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Under the banner of “government efficiency,” U.S.-grown food and lifesaving medicine meant to help the world’s most vulnerable is instead rotting on cargo ships and in warehouses across the globe.
@suzykhimm.bsky.social has the details: www.nbcnews.com/news/politic...
@suzykhimm.bsky.social has the details: www.nbcnews.com/news/politic...
USAID upheaval is paralyzing delivery of food and medicine around the globe
Though humanitarian aid was supposed to be exempt from the Trump-ordered disruption, shipments of lifesaving food and drugs are held up in ports and warehouses.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Under the banner of “government efficiency,” U.S.-grown food and lifesaving medicine meant to help the world’s most vulnerable is instead rotting on cargo ships and in warehouses across the globe.
@suzykhimm.bsky.social has the details: www.nbcnews.com/news/politic...
@suzykhimm.bsky.social has the details: www.nbcnews.com/news/politic...
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Breaking news: The White House budget office is ordering a pause to all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government, according to an internal memo sent to agencies Monday, creating significant confusion across Washington.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Breaking news: The White House budget office is ordering a pause to all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government, according to an internal memo sent to agencies Monday, creating significant confusion across Washington.
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13 Democratic senators, led by Mark Kelly, write a letter asking John Thune and Republicans to work with them on an immigration bill instead of doing it on party lines through reconciliation.
Full 👇
Full 👇
January 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
13 Democratic senators, led by Mark Kelly, write a letter asking John Thune and Republicans to work with them on an immigration bill instead of doing it on party lines through reconciliation.
Full 👇
Full 👇
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Trump pardons roughly 1,500 criminal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Trump pardons roughly 1,500 criminal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
The sweeping pardons mark the beginning of the end of one of the largest investigations in FBI history.
www.nbcnews.com
January 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Trump pardons roughly 1,500 criminal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Firefighters are in for a long and dangerous night battling the Palisades fire as fearsome winds are forecast to grow even stronger and could hinder efforts to fight the blaze by air.
Palisades fire: 'Worst is yet to come' as winds gain speed
Firefighters are in for a long and dangerous night battling the Palisades fire as fearsome winds are forecast to grow even stronger and could hinder efforts to fight the fire by air.
www.latimes.com
January 8, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Firefighters are in for a long and dangerous night battling the Palisades fire as fearsome winds are forecast to grow even stronger and could hinder efforts to fight the blaze by air.
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BREAKING: Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker on the first ballot, winning over GOP critics to retain the gavel. apnews.com/live/mike-jo...
Live updates: Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker on first ballot
The new Congress is convening with one major task at hand — the election of the House speaker. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he's "confident" he'll win reelection given he has President-elect Donald...
apnews.com
January 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
BREAKING: Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker on the first ballot, winning over GOP critics to retain the gavel. apnews.com/live/mike-jo...
Wow! The Simpsons turns 35 today. And Maggie still has her pacifier! Hahaha
Just an extraordinary run.
Just an extraordinary run.
December 17, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Wow! The Simpsons turns 35 today. And Maggie still has her pacifier! Hahaha
Just an extraordinary run.
Just an extraordinary run.
Nothing but Blue Skies…
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.
November 26, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Nothing but Blue Skies…
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.