The quote that inspired the latest debate about whether or not unhoused people in Tucson deserve to be treated with respect and dignity was embedded in a tweet from the Tucson Police on their Park Safety account on February 7. TPD posted an announcement about Tucson City Code 21-4, asserting that it’s a crime to …
One of the most popular features of the Occupied Tucson Citizen since our publication started over five years ago has been our “Tucson Feeds” listing of free meals. We have just completed an update of the listing, so if you need a meal (or know somebody who does) but can’t afford to pay for it, …
Read moreOur Newly Updated Listing of Free Meals in Tucson Now Online
For Tucson to lose “a space for freedom-loving, progressive, anarchist, communist, socialist, free-thinking, environmentalist, queer, book-loving, human rights, coffee and tea drinking . . . vegan, gluten-free . . . animal rights . . . peacenik, revolutionary activists . . .” would be a dirty shame. Revolutionary Grounds, respite to all connected to the above …
Read moreRevolutionary Grounds in Danger of Grinding to a Halt
The Tucson Urban Agricultural Zoning Amendment looks solid and well written, with language that leaves it flexible and open to changes as they become needed by growers. I like that it addresses the sale of food to both neighbors and stores/farmer’s markets which is hugely important. I signed a petition for the amendment (below) and …
Read moreCOMMENTARY: Urban Agriculture is a win-win for Tucson
Cowspiracy: TheSustainability Secret is a 2014 documentary that was made with great skill by Keegan Kuhn and Kip Andersen, despite their tight budget. While Kuhn operates the camera, Andersen demonstrates in an engaging and sometimes humorous way just how bad animal agriculture is for our planet. Though Cowspiracy also touches on the cruelty involved in …
Read moreFilm Review of Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret