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Your central hub for Tucson's pro-democracy activism
Tuesday
OCT 21
9:00 AM

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Location:

Pima County Administration Building Board of Supervisors Hearing Room

130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Pima County Board of Supervisors

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Tuesday
OCT 21
5:30 PM

Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting

Location:

Tucson City Hall

255 W Alameda St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: City of Tucson

Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting
Wednesday
OCT 22
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Save Democracy Meetup

Location:

TBA

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join Take Action Tucson for a gathering as we work to preserve our rights and save our democracy!

Our meetup will start with the latest updates on Take Action Tucson's outreach efforts then an opportunity to connect with one another and build this pro-democracy community.

Save Democracy Meetup
Thursday
OCT 23
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Let's Talk About...Veterans & Funding for the Veterans' Administration

Location:

TBA

Organizer: Worker Power, VetsForward

Click here for more information and to RSVP This year, thousands of workers at Tucson's Veterans' Administration saw their jobs on the line, when Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Secretary Collins toured the Tucson VA facility and contemplated how they might achieve the Trump administration's 15% cuts.

Meanwhile, cuts to the federal workforce are disproportionately impacting veterans and their families, as one out of every 10 employed veterans works for the federal government.

How can we fight back and demand care for those who were willing to sacrifice everything?

Join us for this Town Hall with VetsForward to discuss all things veterans!

Let's Talk About...Veterans & Funding for the Veterans' Administration
Thursday
OCT 23
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Do You Want an ICE Facility in Marana?

Location:

Coyote Trail Elementary School

8000 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743

Organizer: Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen, ACLU of AZ, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Just Communities AZ

Join a discussion on the Marana prison that could become an ICE immigration detention center and its implications for the community.

Moderated by Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen. Panelists include the ACLU of AZ, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, & Just Communities AZ.

Do You Want an ICE Facility in Marana?
Friday
OCT 24
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Support VA Workers

Location:

Tucson VA Medical Center S 6th Ave Entrance

3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Hold sign of support for VA employees coming in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

Support VA Workers
Saturday
OCT 25
9:00 AM

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Location:

Rep. Ciscomani's Office

1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Saturday
OCT 25
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Release the Files! Costume Party & Protest

Location:

Corner of Broadway and Alvernon

E Broadway Blvd & S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711

Organizer: Lamplighters

This Halloween, the real monsters still walk free. Come in your best costume while we protest to release the files!

Release the Files! Costume Party & Protest
Saturday
NOV 1
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Rising Resilience - One Year Later

Location:

Register for location

Organizer: Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Click here for more information and to register This event will address how grassroots action can drive lasting, systemic change. The presenters will speak on raising courageous communities for racial, gender, and economic justice.

2-4pm: Guest Speakers: Deena Hayes-Greene & Chris Crass

4-6pm: Breaking Bread (meal hosted by MVUU)

6-7pm: Singing and local speakers

Rising Resilience - One Year Later
Saturday
NOV 1
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Out of the Shadows - Resistance Art Benefitting The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project

Location:

Steinfeld Basement

101 W 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Resistance themed, mixed-media art show featuring work by artist Diane Delp to benefit the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project. All art will be for sale, priced from $20-$180, with 100% of the sales going to the Florence Project.

Out of the Shadows - Resistance Art Benefitting The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
Tuesday
NOV 4
All Day

LWV Democracy Bingo Submissions Due

Organizer: League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson

Click here for more information and to download bingo card

As the 2025 election season approaches, we are excited to kick off our Democracy Bingo game!

How to play: Print out a card, complete a bingo, enter with a social media post by election day (November 4th), and you could win a $25 gift card!

LWV Democracy Bingo Submissions Due

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday OCT 21
9:00AM
Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Location:
Pima County Administration Building Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Pima County Board of Supervisors

Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting

Tuesday OCT 21
5:30PM
Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting
Location:
Tucson City Hall
255 W Alameda St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: City of Tucson

Save Democracy Meetup

Wednesday OCT 22
5:30PM-7:00PM
Save Democracy Meetup
Location:
TBA

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join Take Action Tucson for a gathering as we work to preserve our rights and save our democracy!

Our meetup will start with the latest updates on Take Action Tucson's outreach efforts then an opportunity to connect with one another and build this pro-democracy community.

Let's Talk About...Veterans & Funding for the Veterans' Administration

Thursday OCT 23
5:30PM-7:30PM
Let's Talk About...Veterans & Funding for the Veterans' Administration
Location:
TBA

Organizer: Worker Power, VetsForward

Click here for more information and to RSVP This year, thousands of workers at Tucson's Veterans' Administration saw their jobs on the line, when Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Secretary Collins toured the Tucson VA facility and contemplated how they might achieve the Trump administration's 15% cuts.

Meanwhile, cuts to the federal workforce are disproportionately impacting veterans and their families, as one out of every 10 employed veterans works for the federal government.

How can we fight back and demand care for those who were willing to sacrifice everything?

Join us for this Town Hall with VetsForward to discuss all things veterans!

Do You Want an ICE Facility in Marana?

Thursday OCT 23
6:30PM-8:00PM
Do You Want an ICE Facility in Marana?
Location:
Coyote Trail Elementary School
8000 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743

Organizer: Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen, ACLU of AZ, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Just Communities AZ

Join a discussion on the Marana prison that could become an ICE immigration detention center and its implications for the community.

Moderated by Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen. Panelists include the ACLU of AZ, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, & Just Communities AZ.

Support VA Workers

Friday OCT 24
7:00AM-8:15AM
Support VA Workers
Location:
Tucson VA Medical Center S 6th Ave Entrance
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Hold sign of support for VA employees coming in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Saturday OCT 25
9:00AM
Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Location:
Rep. Ciscomani's Office
1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 9am unless otherwise noted.

Release the Files! Costume Party & Protest

Saturday OCT 25
10:00AM-12:00PM
Release the Files! Costume Party & Protest
Location:
Corner of Broadway and Alvernon
E Broadway Blvd & S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711

Organizer: Lamplighters

This Halloween, the real monsters still walk free. Come in your best costume while we protest to release the files!

Rising Resilience - One Year Later

Saturday NOV 1
2:00PM-7:00PM
Rising Resilience - One Year Later
Location:
Register for location

Organizer: Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Click here for more information and to register This event will address how grassroots action can drive lasting, systemic change. The presenters will speak on raising courageous communities for racial, gender, and economic justice.

2-4pm: Guest Speakers: Deena Hayes-Greene & Chris Crass

4-6pm: Breaking Bread (meal hosted by MVUU)

6-7pm: Singing and local speakers

Out of the Shadows - Resistance Art Benefitting The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project

Saturday NOV 1
4:00PM-8:00PM
Out of the Shadows - Resistance Art Benefitting The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
Location:
Steinfeld Basement
101 W 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Resistance themed, mixed-media art show featuring work by artist Diane Delp to benefit the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project. All art will be for sale, priced from $20-$180, with 100% of the sales going to the Florence Project.

LWV Democracy Bingo Submissions Due

Tuesday NOV 4
All Day
LWV Democracy Bingo Submissions Due

Organizer: League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson

Click here for more information and to download bingo card

As the 2025 election season approaches, we are excited to kick off our Democracy Bingo game!

How to play: Print out a card, complete a bingo, enter with a social media post by election day (November 4th), and you could win a $25 gift card!