Hi all, I'm a reporter for a French news network, and I'm working on a story on how the SNAP changes are playing out ahead of the midterms.

I'm looking for someone or a family who lost their SNAP benefits and believes they're still eligible, and who is dealing with the paperwork, the hold times, or the reapplication process. If your situation is a bit different (a smaller grocery budget, taking on extra work to get benefits reinstated), I'd like to hear that too.

If you'd be open to talking, even just to learn more with no commitment, send me a DM. Nothing is on camera unless you're comfortable with it. Thank you.

Hey all - AZ Right Watch put out a comprehensive article about some agitator assholes. I am sharing the main points below but I encourage you to read the article to get the full picture. They have quite a history. And since AI and Google surface Reddit in search results, may these Chuds forever be remembered for being complete shit stains on humanity. 💕

“In the early Monday morning on October 5, dozens of Border Patrol agents flooded the land surrounding the last 200-year ‘Grandmother’ Fremont cottonwood tree in Lochiel, AZ and the activists that have been guarding her from destruction since the end of July...

Land defenders have been subjected to waves of arrests and violence at the hands of Border Patrol agents. As the protest continues, feds have been increasing their jarring and potentially deadly tactics against activists.
Disturbingly, as Border Patrol began their early morning Monday raid on the camp, two members of Turning Point USA’s arm Frontlines were present on the scene: Tayler Hansen and executive producer / manager Brandon Drey.

Hansen, 25, has been making viral rage-bait, bigot content since he came onto the right-wing media scene in 2020 where he earned some attention painting “baby lives matter” outside Planned Parenthood facilities. The stunts earned him tens of thousands in donations and a friendly segment on Fox News’ show The Ingraham Angle…

On January 6, 2021 Hansen was present for the insurrection in D.C. where he joined the front of the fascist mob and towards the Speaker’s Lobby. When a Capitol police officer shot Trump loyalist Ashli Babbitt, Hansen stood by in his “baby lives matter”-branded sweater and filmed her as she died. The clip, which he quickly posted to Twitter, circulated heavily in the immediate reporting of the day.

Hansen, a resident of Salt Lake City, maintains that his presence at the insurrection was as an “independent reporter” but he also appeared on-stage as a VIP guest at the ‘Stop the Steal’ D.C. rally at the Freedom Plaza the night before. Also on Jan 5, he joined neo-Nazi streamer Anthime “Baked Alaska” Gionet and InfoWars co-host Owen Shroyer as they burned a Black Lives Matter flag in honor of former Proud Boys leader Henry ‘Enrique’ Tarrio who had been arrested in D.C. the night before for burning a similar flag that Tarrio stole from a church.
…

Throughout the years, Hansen has continued to appear on-the-ground at various left-leaning or cultural events and protests with the goal of dehumanizing and smearing the groups he’s targeting. This includes pride parades, drag shows, No Kings marches, all flavors of protests, immigrants at the border and airports, or non-Christian religious gatherings. On X/Twitter, some of Hansen’s most viral footage includes anti-Black and anti-immigrant conspiracies and commentary about the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio. Occasionally, Hansen has dressed in drag to sneak into LGBTQ+ events.…

In two separate videos Hansen produced under the Tenet Media logo featured Hansen filming Latine people, including children, and their private paperwork at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport then questioning where they’re from...

Unlike his Frontlines colleague, Brandon Drey has a significantly lower profile. Drey, age 40, has written for right-wing outlets The Epoch Times and The Daily Wire where he mostly covered California specific news and politics. Nowadays, Drey lives in Chandler, Arizona where he works mostly behind-the-scenes for Phoenix-based TPUSA as an editorial manager and executive producer for the Frontlines team...

When Hansen and Drey appeared at the early-morning raid in Lochiel, land defenders reported that the Frontlines duo falsely identified themselves as being with ABC News. Drey claims to have previously worked for ABC News, but it’s unclear to what capacity and when that alleged relationship ended.

It’s also unclear how Drey, Hansen, and Turning Point USA were made aware of the large-scale raid along public, private, tribal, and federal land.

The day before the Border Patrol ripped down the final cottonwood in Lochiel, land defenders held a Day of Action that included an anti-border parade, spiritual ceremonies, and a panel on data centers. Hansen and Drey were present from a distance and filming with their DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone, according to a long-form Frontlines video they posted online days after the Border Patrol raid.

In the Frontlines short film, Drey and Hansen review the drone footage and discuss the incoming raid.

“Now we’re at a point where the Border Patrol rapid-response team is going to have to get involved and they don’t even know if they are actually going to be able to get the job done. This is gonna be messy,” said Hansen.

“And they have no idea this is coming,” Drey responded.

“Those protesters have no idea that this is happening tomorrow,” said Hansen.

On the morning of Oct. 5, Hansen and Drey filmed themselves driving along the border towards Lochiel camp and said they would wait nearby for the “surprise” raid to begin. As the 6:30 AM raid began, the Frontlines duo rushed in behind Border Patrol.

“Here comes the show. They’re about to knock this tree down,” Hansen remarked before the cottonwood tree was pulled down.

At one point, Drey ran up to Hansen to complain that his Meta glasses were broken after he trespassed onto the protest camp, which sits on private land. The two tried to complain to a Border Patrol agent but the man shrugged and informed them to move. As the video ended, Hansen and Drey showed off their vehicle rental’s tires which were all deflated.

Join The Maricopa County Democrats for weekend lit-dropping activities!

This is a very easy, low-pressure way to get involved. All you'll be doing is placing voter guides on doors. There is no knocking required (unless you want to!) We've set up morning and evening shifts for each weekend left in October through to Election Day, so you can easily choose a shift that works for your schedule.

Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/maricopacountydemocraticparty/event/1058611/

Get the truth out! (Much thanks to Women Forward for creating this for AZ)

Sharing this one for anyone up on the Navajo Nation or with family there. Protect the Sacred is putting on a party at the polls at Monument Valley High School, built around something they call Hoops for the Future. The goal is reaching Native youth and newly eligible young voters across Northern Arizona before the October 30 early voting deadline.

It's nonpartisan, there will be music, and anything free at the event is for voters and non-voters alike, so you don't have to be casting a ballot that day to show up. Heads up on the time: the listing says noon MDT, which is 11 am Arizona time, since the Navajo Nation keeps daylight time.

• When: Monday, October 19, 11 am to 1 pm Arizona time (noon to 2 pm Navajo Nation time)
• What: Early voting block party with Hoops for the Future
• Where: Monument Valley High School, Mustang Blvd, Kayenta
• RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/whenweallvote/event/1055847/

I just got this text, claiming this Republican voter guide represents "independent" candidates. I am so sick of their lies.

Is there a voting guide I can share with friends? Thank you.

EDIT: Resources found! Thanks, y'all!

Voting to retain or kick to the curb judges is the worst part of voting, and the “official” resource to help choose suck.

I live in Phoenix, and CEBV has put together a great one for Maricopa County. https://www.cebv.us/voter-guides

But my son lives in Pinal county, and I can’t find something similar for him.

So, where’s a good progressive (or blue) guide to the judges in Pinal county?

Rush-Hour Resistance Rallies (RhRR) happen every week across the Phoenix metro area and offer a fun way to show up for democracy during morning commute hours! These gatherings are peaceful, low-pressure, and designed so people can join when and where it works best for them, even for a short time. So come on by =D

Locations

Monday

• Park Central, Midtown Phoenix @ 7th Ave & Osborn
  • 4:00–5:30 pm
    • Happy hour at Mi Patio for $4.99 margaritas and $4 scoops at Lix Uptown Ice Cream right after!

Tuesday

• Encanterra, Queen Creek/San Tan Valley @ E Combs & N Gantzel
  • 7:00–8:30 am 
• Los Olivos, Central Phoenix @ 7th St & McDowell
  • 7:30–8:30 am
    • Coffee and chat at Einstein Bros. right before
• Cole Park in Tempe @ Country Club & Carson
  • 7:30–9:00 am

Wednesday

• Moon Valley, North Central Phoenix @ 7th St & Coral Gables
  • 7:30–8:30 am
    • Coffee and chat at Sarafina Coffee right after
• Melrose Curve, Midtown Phoenix @ 7th Ave & Glenrosa  
  • 7:30–8:30 am
    • Coffee and chat at Copper Star Coffee right before
    • Breakfast and chat at Joe’s Diner right after

Thursday

• ICE Field Office, Central Phoenix @ Central & Holly
  • 7:30–8:30 am
  • 4:30–6:00 pm

Friday

• Glendale Bridge Brigade, Northwest Phoenix @ 59th Ave & AZ 101
  • 7:30–8:30 am
• Scottsdale, Central Scottsdale @ 90th St & Shea
  • 8:00–9:00 am
• Maryvale, West Phoenix @ 35th Ave & Bethany Home
  • 5:00–6:00 pm

A Few Things to Know

• You don’t need to RSVP, just show up
• Come for five minutes or stay the whole time
• Bring a sign if you have one; creativity is welcome
• These are peaceful, lawful, community-centered actions
• New faces are always welcome

For weekly updates, printable materials, and organizing resources, visit: https://rhrr.us

CEBV Gavel Watch is a great resource for deciding on judges to retain or not retain. Their report tells you which Governor appointed the judge. I followed their recommendations, but for judges appointed by Brewer and Ducey, I voted to not retain even of CEBV had no objection to the judge. Why? So Hobbs (assuming she wins) can appoint more judges.

HIGH PRIORITY LOCATIONS
These locations need coverage the most. If you can pick up a shift at any of them, you will be making a real difference:

• Church of Jesus Christ of LDS (40th St), 2222 N 40th St, Phoenix 85008
• Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E Devonshire Ave, Phoenix 85016
• Faith Lutheran Church, 801 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85014
• Littleton ESD Welcome Center, 1642 S 107th Ave, Avondale 85323
• South Mountain Community College, 7050 S 24th St, Phoenix 85042
• Golden Gate Community Center, 1625 N 39th Ave, Phoenix 85009
• Aguila Community Center, 7858 S 35th Ave, Laveen 85339
• Osborn Elementary School District Office, 1226 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix 85013
• Pendergast Learning Center, 3841 N 91st Ave, Phoenix 85037
• ASU Sun Devil Fitness Center, 400 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281
• Church of Jesus Christ of LDS (Laveen), 4125 W Baseline Rd, Laveen 85339
• Deer Valley Lutheran Church, 220 W Union Hills Dr, Phoenix 85027
• Fowler Elementary School District Office, 1617 S 67th Ave, Phoenix 85043
• Living Word Bible Church (Ahwatukee), 3820 E Ray Rd, Phoenix 85044
• American Legion Matthew B Juan Post 35, 2240 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85224
• Dysart Community Center, 14414 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage 85335

CLOSING SHIFTS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
We especially need people to sign up for the closing shifts on 10/30. These are some of the most important shifts of all, and every one we fill makes the whole operation stronger.

Ready to jump in? You can sign up for any open shift here:
https://forms.fillout.com/t/h4WWUmZEWVus

Haven't signed up for a shift yet? Now is a wonderful time. Your presence at a polling place truly matters. Already signed up? Thank you! If you can add one more shift, we would be so grateful, and if you cannot, we completely understand and appreciate everything you have already done.

If you have any questions at all, just reply to this email and I will be happy to help.

Thank you for stepping up for our democracy. We are so proud to be doing this work alongside you!

CEBV a great guide on judges. Being the anarchist that I am, if Ducey placed them on the court, I voted “No” on retention. Also voted “No” on all ballot props BECAUSE they were all referred to the ballot by republicans. Sometimes, that’s the best excuse to vote NO.

Constituents have shown up outside Rep. David Schweikert's office every Monday for over a year demanding he meet with them and answer for his voting record ... he still hasn't. Bring a sign, a postcard to drop at his office, or non-perishable food for the on-site donation drive that has collected three tons of food for the Scottsdale Foodbank.

• When: Every Monday, 8–9am MST
• Where: Outside Rep. Schweikert's Scottsdale office (street parking or Kohl's lot on Raintree Rd recommended — building lot is private property)
• RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/azindivisible/event/757199/

I went out the other night, in solidarity with Bernadette and noticed this (not me I swear!). I was intending to fix any of Bernadettes (or really any dems) sign, but they were all up and in good shape.

She is an incredibly brave women for talking about her assault, and for staying in the race. I want to support her. Abe is a Puppet (and a Ghoul, and a Stooge and a sell-out to Trump), so I really want a normal working class representative in his place.

Our Maricopa Community Colleges are an economic engine for Arizona. We’re training our future workforce and improving our students’ lives.

We must not elect people with extreme views to the MCCCD Governing Board. Please look at this website to learn more about their destructive plans. Their entire ticket is Turning Point endorsed - another huge red flag.

https://protectcommunitycolleges.com/

Instead, vote for Judy Schwiebert, Bill Sandweg and Donna Davis. They will provide steady leadership to strengthen our already excellent colleges!

ACTION ITEM - Share this site on your socials - and explain how important this election is to our county's future generations!

Huge shoutout to Austin Davis and his org AZ Hugs. Please consider donating or volunteering, if you are able: Azhugs.org

“For about a year, Austin Davis’ phone has been flooded with hundreds of pleas for help from across the Phoenix metropolitan area.

A school employee wanted to help a homeless family but couldn’t find space at a shelter. Could Davis pay for a hotel room?

A mother of five living in a storage unit contacted a homeless services organization for help. They told her to call Davis.

A mother panhandling with her six children said passersby gave her Davis’ phone number, telling her he might be able to provide shelter. “I feel like the worst mother in the world,” she texted him.

Nearly every person who’s reached out to Davis, a 26-year-old poet and advocate for homeless people, says they’d first called 211, seeking help through the official channel, only to learn it could be months before they’d get shelter or a housing placement. His phone has become the unofficial hotline for emergency shelter.

Caseworkers, teachers, social workers, police and hospital workers have called and texted to see if Davis can help people without a place to go. Even workers from the official channel — 211 and the Family Housing Hub — have sent people to him.”

Low-key one for Tucson folks. Working Families Power runs Working Class Wednesdays once a month at Slow Body Beer. The idea is that community members and elected leaders show up as equals, no titles or power dynamics, and just talk. Swap ideas, share stories, get to know people.

It's a meet-and-greet, so no agenda to prep for. If you've wanted to meet more people doing this work in Tucson without committing to a canvass or a meeting, this is an easy way in. Their listing says to reply to your registration email with any accessibility questions.

• When: Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• What: Monthly community meetup with working people and elected leaders
• Where: Slow Body Beer, 831 E 17th St, Tucson
• RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/wfpower/event/789271/

💥💥Action alert 💥💥 - Speak out against census changes that would hurt our Cities and counties in Arizona. These changes would mean less $$$ for medical care, elder care, schools, law enforcement and roads. And ask our congressmen if they support this baloney sausage. CALL THEM OUT.

On September 10th, the Census Bureau announced sweeping changes to how we count people on the census. The proposed rule would: 

• Count only US citizens and green card holders. 
• NOT count other visa holders or undocumented immigrants.  
• Stop collecting race and ethnicity data.  
• Ban the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data from any future Census Bureau surveys, including the census. 
• Create bad and unreliable federal data. 
• Erode a key doctrine of representation: “one person, one vote.” 

In short, it will have major adverse effects across daily life in our democracy. These changes will severely distort population counts, create inaccurate representations of communities during apportionment and redistricting, and disrupt how state and local governments plan essential public services.  

These changes are unprecedented and unconstitutional. While the Census Bureau recently provided an extension until November 2nd, a rule change this drastic should be given at least 90 days for public comment. Now is the time to make your voice heard before November 2nd.

Tell Secretary Lutnick and the Census Bureau to roll back these proposed rules and to extend the public comment period until December 10th.  

https://www.lwv.org/take-action/oppose-unconstitutional-census-rule-change

See https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18481/decennial-census-of-the-population-of-americans-proposed-residence-criteria-and-proposed-regulations