U.S. Sen. Gallego talks trade policies, global energy challenges at McCain Institute Sedona Forum

By MosaicNAZ May 5, 2025Democracy, Events, local, news

View this email in your browser By the Office of U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) SEDONA – This weekend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the McCain Institute's Sedona Forum for a panel discussion…

Flagstaff continues pressure on Trump administration with May Day Strong Protest at City Hall. With updated local related news stories

By MosaicNAZ May 5, 2025Democracy, Events, local, news

FLAGSTAFF — Protesters took their positions again in front of Flagstaff City Hall during the May Day Strong Protest on Thursday, May 1, 2025. KAFF News reported that organizers had expected more than 1,200 protesters to attend the event, which was held between 4 and 6 p.m.. However, those attending said that number was exceeded at the peak of the event. Video courtesy of Jake Bacon of the Arizona Daily Sun appearing on Women's March Flagstaff showed protesters with signs crowding the corner of the Flagstaff City Hall and stretching down the street. The Flagstaff protest was part of a national event organized by Indivisible Northern AZ, and co-sponsored by locally by AZ LD7 Democrats, Arizona List, AZ Students Association, Catch Fire, Coconino County Democratic Party, FLAGPAC, and Women’s March Flagstaff. In Arizona alone, more than 26 other May Day demonstrations were planned, including an event a Jameson Memorial Park in Sedona. Workers across the United States gathered to demand a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, housing over homelessness, organizers said.

Arizona Indivisible Groups Join May Day Strong Rallies Across the State and Country to Demand a Fairer Future for Working Families

By MosaicNAZ May 5, 2025Democracy, Events, local, news

By Indivisible Northern AZ — FLAGSTAFF — Indivisible groups across Arizona stood shoulder to shoulder with working families on May Day in a statewide show of strength as part of the May Day Strong mobilization. From Flagstaff to Phoenix and beyond, community members gathered to declare that it’s time to put people over profits and take back power from the billionaires and politicians who are dismantling our livelihoods. The Flagstaff protest drew over 1200 people. A bigger-than-life sized puppet paraded up and down the sidewalk and was a highlight of the day. Protest signs reflected a wide variety of concerns, from the destruction of jobs, gutting of public resources, and higher cost of living— all for the benefit of billionaires. Protesters were joined by NAU students who gave speeches about the importance of supporting workers’ rights, affordable education, and a stronger social safety net. Flagstaff was just one of over 800 cities across the country to join the mass mobilization that was attended by hundreds of thousands of protestors.

American Immigration Council — ICE Has Detained and Deported Thousands of US Citizens Since Its Founding

By MosaicNAZ May 5, 2025Democracy, Immigration, local, news

Your weekly summary from the Council. LATEST ANALYSIS ICE Has Detained and Deported Thousands of US Citizens Since Its Founding As the Trump administration moves to accelerate its mass deportation agenda, more U.S.…

Sen. Gallego Visits Northern Arizona, Phoenix, to Address Medicaid Cuts, Tariffs, VA Layoffs, and More

By MosaicNAZ April 30, 2025Democracy, Events, local, news

ARIZONA – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) took his fight against Republican-led cuts to Medicaid, the Trump Administration’s cuts to the VA, and the impacts of Trump’s ongoing trade war home to Arizona. Over the last two weeks, Senator Gallego embarked on a statewide town hall tour to address the real-world consequences of this administration. He visited Flagstaff, the Yavapai Apache Nation, and Phoenix, where he heard directly from Arizonans on how the chaotic and detrimental decisions from the Trump Administration are impacting their daily lives. While in state, the Senator also participated in a bipartisan panel discussion hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, visited small businesses impacted by Trump’s tariffs, and underscored his commitment to fighting for legislation that prioritizes Arizona.

LULAC Special Edition Newsletter – April 25, 2025

By MosaicNAZ April 26, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Immigration, localNo Comments

Dear LULAC members and allies, It’s been a productive week for LULAC and the communities we serve. I’m proud to share that we scored a major legal victory in our fight to protect voting rights – a federal judge granted our request to halt the President’s “Election Advisory Committee” executive order. This special edition newsletter is dedicated to that win and other key developments impacting our community this week. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to champion the rights

Large group of protesters at Flagstaff City Hall joins National Day of Action on April 19. With updated related news stories

By MosaicNAZ April 21, 2025Democracy, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Local residents once again turned out in force during a National Day of Action rally held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Flagstaff City Hall. With a crowd that easily exceeded 1,000 people, local residents once again assailed the Trump administration with an event that coincided with the anniversary of the first shots of the American revolution in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, along with weekend activities designed to recognize Earth Day, which will be officially to be recognized on April 22. To recognize those events, a number of protestors carried "No to Kings" signs, as well as a variety of climate change banners, signs and Earth Day flags. The local event was initially promoted by the Coconino County Democratic Party, with additional support from a variety of groups from Indivisible of Northern Arizona, 50501, Catch Fire Movement, Women's March and others.

Flagstaff residents brave rain, snow to attend U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego’s Veteran Townhall on April 18. With updated related news stories

By MosaicNAZ April 18, 2025Democracy, Education, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — The chance of heavy rain or snow did not deter local residents of the opportunity to ask questions about the impact of recent federal funding cuts on local veterans during the U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego's Veteran Townhall held on Friday, April 18 at the American Legion Mark A. Moore Post 3 in downtown Flagstaff. During the event, which drew upwards of 60 people, local veterans were able to ask what steps are being taken to protect local veterans who have lost their federal jobs or are seeing a reduction of veterans services due to federal program funding cuts. Following the town hall, Gallego addressed a number of questions from local media include KAFF Country, AmigosNAZ and AzFamily. Please see related news: KAFF News — Senator Gallego Addresses Veterans in Downtown Flagstaff KAFF News — Senator Ruben Gallego Visits Local Coffee Shop To Talk About Tariffs SEE MORE PHOTOS, VIDEOS FROM THE TOWN HALL TO COME NEXT WEEK

Capacity crowd turns out for Arizona Attorney General’s Flagstaff Town Hall on April 15. With updated related news stories

By MosaicNAZ April 16, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — With issues ranging from federal funding cuts to local health care, highway construction, homeless shelters, food services, wildfire and flooding prevention projects to staffing cuts at local universities and national parks — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she wanted to hear it all so she can include the feedback of myriad lawsuits being filed by nearly two dozen state attorneys general against the Trump administration. Coconino County residents provided that information and much more during Mayes's Flagstaff Town Hall held on April 15, 2025, at the Coconino Center for the Arts. With a capacity-stretching standing-room-only crowd approaching 300, local government officials, former government workers, community service providers and others shared a variety of stories on how the administration financial cuts and funding delays have impacted the region. The most heart-wrenching stories came from local residents and veterans who are on the verge of or have lost their government jobs and are forced to fend for themselves as they try to pay for housing, food and medical services, with many saying they will be forced to leave Flagstaff and region to find jobs elsewhere.

Arizona Office of Indian Education bi-weekly update

By MosaicNAZ April 14, 2025Democracy, Education, local, Native American, newsNo Comments

Dear Partners in Education, The Office of Indian Education (OIE) strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of the Native American students across Arizona. With bi-weekly highlights, our goal is to provide consistent communication, share valuable resources, and highlight meaningful opportunities that may benefit Indigenous communities, including educators, students, and parents. Sincerely, The Office of Indian Education

American Immigration Council — USCIS Stops Processing Some Green Card Applications

By MosaicNAZ April 14, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

Trump Administration Terminates CHNV Program, Impacting More Than a Half-Million Immigrants The Department of Homeland Security announced in the Federal Register that it was revoking humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of immigrants living in the United States legally under the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan parole program (CHNV).

LULAC newsletter: April 11, 2025

By MosaicNAZ April 14, 2025Democracy, Events, Immigration, localNo Comments

Dear LULAC Members, Now more than ever, staying informed is empowering. Despite the challenges our Latino community faces, we continue to make strides together. From national policies to local victories, let’s celebrate our resilience and stay engaged in the fight for our rights. This newsletter is your resource to stay engaged, empowered, and inspired. Juntos, seguimos adelante – together, we move forward. Thank you for being part of the LULAC familia and for all you do to advance our cause. ¡Adelante!LULAC National

Busy signal? Many callers not impressed with Rep. Eli Crane’s ‘Telephone Town Hall’

By MosaicNAZ April 10, 2025Democracy, Events, local, newsNo Comments

NORTHERN ARIZONA — Many constituents were not happy with the process of Rep. Eli Crane's (R-Ariz.), “Telephone Town Hall,” held live on April 9, 2025 from Washington, D.C. In his Facebook page, Crane stated "Thank you to the more than 8,000 constituents who took the time to join me for tonight's Tele-Town Hall. It's an honor to represent you in Washington, DC." However, even Crane admitted there were problems with the effort. "For anyone who wasn’t able to join, here is a full unedited recording." Those who couldn't get into the Tele-Town Hall voiced their displeasure on his Facebook page "We have also called multiple times saying it wasn’t active, I gave up after 30 minutes. I don’t even believe you held this. How long was the town hall? 10 minutes? Or zero minutes. You are a fraud and don’t represent anyone but MAGA voters. That isn’t your job, you represent all of us. You are what is wrong with this country right now, blindly following Trump and letting our country be trashed!"

Rep. Eli Crane to hold ‘Telephone Town Hall’ on April 9. Separate alternative live town hall with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes set for April 15 in Flagstaff

By MosaicNAZ April 9, 2025Democracy, Events, local, news1 Comment

COCONINO COUNTY — Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., announced this week he will hold a "Telephone Town Hall" from 5 to 8.m. Wednesday, April 9 live from Washington, D.C. "When the event starts, call (888) 886-6602 to ask questions, share comments, vote in polls, or just listen in!," Crane stated on his Facebook page. After receiving harsh pushback from constituents — with video clips shared on national media — Congressional Republicans nationwide have be urged to either avoid live town halls altogether or use video/telephone town halls so they can better control who is asking questions. As a result, many have opted to hold empty-chair town halls in Republican districts. Most of Crane's Facebook page respondents were quick to criticize the virtual event with some using chicken images.

More than 2500 protest against Trump/Musk in Flagstaff

By MosaicNAZ April 8, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Events, local, newsNo Comments

Northern Arizona community declares “Hands Off” to Trump and Musk By Indivisible Northern AZ FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — More than 2500 Northern Arizona residents had one simple message for President Trump and Elon Musk: keep your hands off the programs that middle class families rely on. They gathered in Flagstaff Saturday (April 5, 2025) to protest against the administration’s overreach. Local co-sponsors were: 50501, AZ LD7 Democrats, Arizona List, AZPAC, AZ Students Association, Catch Fire, Coconino County Democratic Party, Indivisible Northern Arizona, and Women’s March Flagstaff. Sherrie Smith said, “The Trump regime is killing our democracy. We have to be vocal and visible in our disapproval. We must stand up for those he is trampling, disappearing and cheating. I will continue to engage in protest.”

HANDS OFF Flagstaff! — Largest protest in city’s history jam downtown Flagstaff City Hall

By MosaicNAZ April 6, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Protesters (estimated between 2,000 and 2,500) flooded the zone in downtown Flagstaff for the "HANDS OFF! Flagstaff AZ Fights Back!" rally, part of a national day of protest held on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Arizona Daily Sun and KNAU put the estimated crowd at 2,500 people, who surrounding City Hall from the corner of Humphrey Street and Aspen Avenue south to Route 66 and west to Milton Road. The crowd size exceeded the 2,000-person Jan. 21, 2017 "March For Love" protest during the first Trump administration. A small overflow crowd could be seen across the street from City Hall, with others protesting from the traffic islands at the Santa Fe Avenue and Milton Road exits. Carrying a variety of signs reflecting the organizer's multi-issue event, protesters took aim at everything from Hands Off Medicaid to Medicare, Social Security, Our Jobs, Our Wallets, Our Books, Fair Elections, Personal Data, Public Lands, Veteran Services, Cancer Research, NATO, Consumer Protections, Clean Air, Schools, Libraries, Free Speech, LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigrants, Courts and other issues.

Hands Off Flagstaff! protest — Signs of the Time

By MosaicNAZ April 6, 2025Democracy, Events, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — There were no shortages of signs during the "HANDS OFF! Flagstaff AZ Fights Back!" rally on Saturday, April 5, 2025. With an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 protesters, here are just a few of the creative, handmade or professionally designed protest signs.

Coconino County Democratic Party to take part in Nationwide Protest rally at Flagstaff City Hall on April 19

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025Democracy, Education, Events, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Democratic Party has announced a National Day of Protest rally will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Flagstaff City Hall. Bring your kazoos and tambourines, drums and friends, creative signs and FRIENDS! About this event The calendar date is meaningful. The American Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775 with the “shot heard ’round the world” in Massachusetts. The date is also important for another reason. The current administration has been threatening to use the Insurrection Act of 1807 to declare martial law to shut down dissent and protest nationwide. Unconfirmed reports say they might announce it on April 20. Know this; we will not cede power to the administration that they do not have.

Indivisible Northern Arizona to join national May Day Protest in Flagstaff on May 1

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025Democracy, Education, Events, localNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — As part of a national effort, Indivisible Northern Arizona will hold its May Day Protest from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at the Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. The protest is organized by Indivisible Northern AZ, and co-sponsored by AZ LD7 Democrats, Arizona List, AZ Students Association, Catch Fire, Coconino County Democratic Party, FLAGPAC, and Women’s March Flagstaff. An estimated 26 other May Day demonstrations are planned for throughout Arizona. See information on other planned protests locally, Arizona and nationwide: • Great Circle Media (KAFF News) — May Day protest scheduled for tomorrow (May 1) at City Hall

United Left Coalition Student Club at NAU to hold May Day Rally and Panel on May 1

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Events, local, news

FLAGSTAFF — The United Left Coalition NAU student club is hosting a series of May Day events from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Organizers say, “join us in a community gathering to acknowledge and celebrate working class solidarity and the history of Mayday, and to protest the growing rise in fascism.” The day will begin with poster making, followed by a march to Flagstaff City Hall for a protest rally. At 6:15 pm, there will be a panel of speakers that is open to the public.