Joe Ferguson
@joeferguson.bsky.social
Reporter for the @TucsonAgenda. Likes don’t = endorsements. Contact me @ joe@tucsonagenda.com.
This week in Tucson: two viral hoaxes, hundreds of threats, and a reminder that debunking lies is exhausting.
Maybe it’s time we try a new rule — Hitchens’ Razor: “What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.”
Link below 👇
Maybe it’s time we try a new rule — Hitchens’ Razor: “What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.”
Link below 👇
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This week in Tucson: two viral hoaxes, hundreds of threats, and a reminder that debunking lies is exhausting.
Maybe it’s time we try a new rule — Hitchens’ Razor: “What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.”
Link below 👇
Maybe it’s time we try a new rule — Hitchens’ Razor: “What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.”
Link below 👇
ICYMI: Ward 5 voters saw one name on the ballot… and thousands still said “nah.” Selina Barajas won easily, but more than 19,000 people skipped her race entirely. Meanwhile, Prop 414 passed but even some loyal Democrats couldn’t stomach a $205-a-year tax increase.
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Link below 👇
November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
ICYMI: Ward 5 voters saw one name on the ballot… and thousands still said “nah.” Selina Barajas won easily, but more than 19,000 people skipped her race entirely. Meanwhile, Prop 414 passed but even some loyal Democrats couldn’t stomach a $205-a-year tax increase.
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Link below 👇
. @captmarkkelly.bsky.social and @gallego.senate.gov hit the Senate floor to demand that @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social be sworn in.
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11.6.25 AZ Sens. Gallego and Kelly Speak on Resolution Demanding Swearing in of Rep-Elect Grijalva
YouTube video by Sen. Ruben Gallego
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November 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
. @captmarkkelly.bsky.social and @gallego.senate.gov hit the Senate floor to demand that @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social be sworn in.
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Tucson stayed blue at the ballot box Tuesday, approving every Democrat for City Council and every school bond / override.
Plan Tucson 2025 passed, buses may stay free, but the new Council will have to tackle a $70 million budget deficit isn’t going away.
Link below. 👇
Plan Tucson 2025 passed, buses may stay free, but the new Council will have to tackle a $70 million budget deficit isn’t going away.
Link below. 👇
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Tucson stayed blue at the ballot box Tuesday, approving every Democrat for City Council and every school bond / override.
Plan Tucson 2025 passed, buses may stay free, but the new Council will have to tackle a $70 million budget deficit isn’t going away.
Link below. 👇
Plan Tucson 2025 passed, buses may stay free, but the new Council will have to tackle a $70 million budget deficit isn’t going away.
Link below. 👇
Breaking: Both #TucsonCouncil Democratic candidates are well ahead in early results. (Selina Barajas is unopposed and is having a great night.)
All four propositions on the ballot (depending on where you live it should be two props) are likely to pass, at least according to early results.
All four propositions on the ballot (depending on where you live it should be two props) are likely to pass, at least according to early results.
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Breaking: Both #TucsonCouncil Democratic candidates are well ahead in early results. (Selina Barajas is unopposed and is having a great night.)
All four propositions on the ballot (depending on where you live it should be two props) are likely to pass, at least according to early results.
All four propositions on the ballot (depending on where you live it should be two props) are likely to pass, at least according to early results.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Just laughing at my first mention of #ProjectBlue in the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social back in May.
Tune in tomorrow for more on #ProjectBlue.
Tune in tomorrow for more on #ProjectBlue.
October 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Just laughing at my first mention of #ProjectBlue in the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social back in May.
Tune in tomorrow for more on #ProjectBlue.
Tune in tomorrow for more on #ProjectBlue.
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Tucson Agenda co-founder Curt Prendergast has even more #Tucson news in today's Education Agenda.
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As lukewarm as it gets
The UA says “no” to Trump’s compact. Kind of.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Tucson Agenda co-founder Curt Prendergast has even more #Tucson news in today's Education Agenda.
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We talked to Kris Mayes just before she filed the lawsuit. Read today’s Tucson Agenda to hear what she had to say.
Wonder Woman’s on her side. So is the Arizona Attorney General. But will a federal judge finally make Mike Johnson swear Adelita Grijalva in?
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Link below 👇
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We talked to Kris Mayes just before she filed the lawsuit. Read today’s Tucson Agenda to hear what she had to say.
October 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
As we hinted in today’s Tucson Agenda, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes formally announced today that she is suing Congress to force them to swear in Adelita Grijalva.
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As we hinted in today’s Tucson Agenda, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes formally announced today that she is suing Congress to force them to swear in Adelita Grijalva.
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Good morning, #Tucson.
I am here at the #PimaSupes this morning. I am a few minutes because the meeting is at capacity.
In the roughly 8 years I've covered the meeting regularly, it rarely been this full.
Good morning, #Tucson.
I am here at the #PimaSupes this morning. I am a few minutes because the meeting is at capacity.
In the roughly 8 years I've covered the meeting regularly, it rarely been this full.
October 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 🧵
Good morning, #Tucson.
I am here at the #PimaSupes this morning. I am a few minutes because the meeting is at capacity.
In the roughly 8 years I've covered the meeting regularly, it rarely been this full.
Good morning, #Tucson.
I am here at the #PimaSupes this morning. I am a few minutes because the meeting is at capacity.
In the roughly 8 years I've covered the meeting regularly, it rarely been this full.
As promised, there is more from Saturday's #NoKings rallies here in #Tucson.
We talked to five members of "Amphifa" - a play on “amphibian” and Antifa — and nod to the inflatable frog suits that went viral from Portland’s protests.
We talked to five members of "Amphifa" - a play on “amphibian” and Antifa — and nod to the inflatable frog suits that went viral from Portland’s protests.
#Tucson showed up. From Presidio Plaza in downtown to a long stretch of Speedway Boulevard in midtown, more than five thousand rallied for democracy and justice in one of the largest protests since Trump took office. And yes — the frogs stole the show.
More below. 👇
More below. 👇
October 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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I am in midtown #Tucson. The block between Tucson Boulevard and half way to Alvernon (past Country Club) along the southside of Speedway is full of Tucsonans peacefully protesting.
(The north side has a lot of people too.)
I am in midtown #Tucson. The block between Tucson Boulevard and half way to Alvernon (past Country Club) along the southside of Speedway is full of Tucsonans peacefully protesting.
(The north side has a lot of people too.)
October 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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I am in midtown #Tucson. The block between Tucson Boulevard and half way to Alvernon (past Country Club) along the southside of Speedway is full of Tucsonans peacefully protesting.
(The north side has a lot of people too.)
I am in midtown #Tucson. The block between Tucson Boulevard and half way to Alvernon (past Country Club) along the southside of Speedway is full of Tucsonans peacefully protesting.
(The north side has a lot of people too.)
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Good morning!
I’ll be at Reid Park here in #Tucson this morning to cover the #NoKings protest.
We will have more in Monday’s @tucsonagenda.bsky.social, but I’ll posting pictures and some observations from today’s protest.
Good morning!
I’ll be at Reid Park here in #Tucson this morning to cover the #NoKings protest.
We will have more in Monday’s @tucsonagenda.bsky.social, but I’ll posting pictures and some observations from today’s protest.
October 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 🧵
Good morning!
I’ll be at Reid Park here in #Tucson this morning to cover the #NoKings protest.
We will have more in Monday’s @tucsonagenda.bsky.social, but I’ll posting pictures and some observations from today’s protest.
Good morning!
I’ll be at Reid Park here in #Tucson this morning to cover the #NoKings protest.
We will have more in Monday’s @tucsonagenda.bsky.social, but I’ll posting pictures and some observations from today’s protest.
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Journalists in Los Angeles & Chicago: Links in here to PDFs of court orders and/or dept orders that may help you deescalate with ICE, CBP, FPS, DHS, LAPD, etc.
Annoying to print and carry a bunch of pages and can't guarantee it'll work. But better to have than not have.
Stay safe at #NoKings.
Annoying to print and carry a bunch of pages and can't guarantee it'll work. But better to have than not have.
Stay safe at #NoKings.
#NoKings protests return Saturday.
Journalists covering police response will have new court-ordered protections in LA and Chicago.
Still, “you’ll never win a philosophical argument on a skirmish line,” warns FPF’s @adamrose.bsky.social.
Here’s how you can protect your rights while reporting:
Journalists covering police response will have new court-ordered protections in LA and Chicago.
Still, “you’ll never win a philosophical argument on a skirmish line,” warns FPF’s @adamrose.bsky.social.
Here’s how you can protect your rights while reporting:
How press can survive interactions with police on the skirmish line
The pen is mightier than the sword, but only if you know how to use it
freedom.press
October 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Journalists in Los Angeles & Chicago: Links in here to PDFs of court orders and/or dept orders that may help you deescalate with ICE, CBP, FPS, DHS, LAPD, etc.
Annoying to print and carry a bunch of pages and can't guarantee it'll work. But better to have than not have.
Stay safe at #NoKings.
Annoying to print and carry a bunch of pages and can't guarantee it'll work. But better to have than not have.
Stay safe at #NoKings.
We scoured through FEC reports to give southern Arizona an update on the #AZ06 race.
Also, learn more about what we are calling #ProjectRedWhiteAndBlue in today’s #TucsonAgenda.
Also, learn more about what we are calling #ProjectRedWhiteAndBlue in today’s #TucsonAgenda.
Former Marine JoAnna Mendoza is the clear Democratic frontrunner in CD6 and has nearly $1 million cash on hand.
But Ciscomani didn’t amass a $2.4M campaign war chest by himself, national GOP groups are pouring cash into keeping CD6 red.
But Ciscomani didn’t amass a $2.4M campaign war chest by himself, national GOP groups are pouring cash into keeping CD6 red.
October 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
We scoured through FEC reports to give southern Arizona an update on the #AZ06 race.
Also, learn more about what we are calling #ProjectRedWhiteAndBlue in today’s #TucsonAgenda.
Also, learn more about what we are calling #ProjectRedWhiteAndBlue in today’s #TucsonAgenda.
We’ve been busy at the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social, and there is more in tomorrow’s Agenda.
They can’t agree on water, fentanyl, or Project Blue — but the City and County will at least try talking it out.
We will find out next month when they hold a joint meeting next month.
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We will find out next month when they hold a joint meeting next month.
Link below 👇
October 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
We’ve been busy at the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social, and there is more in tomorrow’s Agenda.
In today's @tucsonagenda.bsky.social, we hear from students opposed to the UA signing on the White House's proposed compact.
“Not worth $500 million”: UA student leaders are urging the UA President Suresh Garimella to reject White House compact.
Students warn that trading federal dollars for political control undermines privacy protections and academic freedom.
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Students warn that trading federal dollars for political control undermines privacy protections and academic freedom.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
In today's @tucsonagenda.bsky.social, we hear from students opposed to the UA signing on the White House's proposed compact.
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This morning, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced “Safe City Initiative” telling residents a new plan was needed to address the “public health crisis” here in Tucson.
Read it here: mailchi.mp/tucsonaz/ope...
This morning, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced “Safe City Initiative” telling residents a new plan was needed to address the “public health crisis” here in Tucson.
Read it here: mailchi.mp/tucsonaz/ope...
October 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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This morning, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced “Safe City Initiative” telling residents a new plan was needed to address the “public health crisis” here in Tucson.
Read it here: mailchi.mp/tucsonaz/ope...
This morning, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced “Safe City Initiative” telling residents a new plan was needed to address the “public health crisis” here in Tucson.
Read it here: mailchi.mp/tucsonaz/ope...
I am at the Tanque Verde Democrats meeting this morning, with Tucson City Council candidates Miranda Schubert and Kevin Dahl are here and Selina Barajas expected to be here shortly.
October 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I am at the Tanque Verde Democrats meeting this morning, with Tucson City Council candidates Miranda Schubert and Kevin Dahl are here and Selina Barajas expected to be here shortly.
Hi all, I am back at the #TucsonCouncil study session.
The real fun will start soon as the Council goes into Executive Session.
The real fun will start soon as the Council goes into Executive Session.
October 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Hi all, I am back at the #TucsonCouncil study session.
The real fun will start soon as the Council goes into Executive Session.
The real fun will start soon as the Council goes into Executive Session.
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So, tomorrow?
NEW: Speaker Johnson pressed by Manu Raju on why he doesn’t swear in Adelita Grijalva during a pro forma session responds:
“Look, we'll schedule it. I guess as soon as she wants.”
“Look, we'll schedule it. I guess as soon as she wants.”
October 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
So, tomorrow?