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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · 4d

That one time a lobbyist suggested I put mandatory financial literacy classes in my rental assistance bill…be so serious

AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 4d

Working people don’t need “budgeting tips.” They need a fair share of the wealth they create.

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 28d

AEA-Retired members might have left the classroom, but they’re keeping busy!

This week, the Exec Board met to map out their strategy for building power among our 2,000+ retired educators.

Special thanks to Sen. Analise Ortiz for stopping by to talk about her work for educators & public schools.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 10d

AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance

However, they are weaker than they look…

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d

You cannot trust information coming from Kash Patel's FBI. You cannot trust information coming from ICE. You cannot trust information coming the Trump administration. You cannot trust information coming from Republicans.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17d

Kimmel: "The President of the United States made it very clear he wants to see me and the hundreds of people who work here fired from our jobs. Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he cannot take a joke."

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · 22d

This ABC 15 coverage is a must-watch highlighting City of Phoenix’s shady deal to bring back the former city manager at a salary of $415,000 with NO comprehensive search. This was the man in charge during the police misconduct that spurred a DOJ investigation. youtu.be/PwwMuHrTK4I?...

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · 23d

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · 23d

This is the kind of good ol boys deal that would happen with a handshake without scrutiny if it weren’t for Councilmember @annahernandez calling out the poor decision-making & lack of community input. Another reminder of how crucial it is to have a community-driven leader like her on this council.

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · 23d

City of Phoenix is really trying to rehire a city manager who retired in the middle of a massive scandal—when local police colluded with prosecutors to bring false gang charges against peaceful protestors. $415,000 taxpayer-funded salary 🤯 www.abc15.com/news/local-n...

UPDATE: Phoenix city council to vote to rehire former city manager back into role

The Phoenix mayor and council will decide on Wednesday whether to re-hire Ed Zuercher as the city manager. Officials updated the city council agenda to include the vote.

www.abc15.com

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · Sep 9

My message to landlords is this: live up to the promises you’ve made to your tenants when renting to them and follow the law. If you don’t, I will hold you accountable.

Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Sep 9

Recently I was reminded that Christians believe Jesus turned to the thief next to him on the cross and promised he’d be welcomed into heaven. Yet MAGA Christians justify people being starved, tortured, killed, and denied cancer treatment in ICE detention. The hypocrisy.

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Sep 8

There are just no words for anyone defending that creepy ass birthday card and Trump's "secrets" with a notorious pedophile. Just despicable.

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Sep 8

To my Latino siblings: Stay strong. Know your rights. Love your neighbor.

They can never take away our power, our culture, our humanity, our stories, our love, our history, our strength.

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Jonathan Treble @jonathantreble.bsky.social · Sep 4

Sen Hoffman is off his rocker for trying to expel Senator Analise Ortiz. And this is coming from a fake-elector! Our elected officials should NOT be infringing on our freedom of speech in Arizona. It’s not American. I stand with Senator Ortiz and our 1st amendment rights.

GOP lawmaker wants Arizona Democrat removed from Legislature for post about ICE activity

State Sen. Jake Hoffman (R-Queen Creek) filed an ethics complaint against a Democratic lawmaker who reposted information about ICE activity near a Phoenix school on Instagram in August.

www.kjzz.org

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Sep 7

The Vice President of the United States is celebrating the Administration’s war crimes and condoning extrajudicial killings. Do not downplay it. Do not look away.

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Sep 4

I am running for re-election to the State Senate in 2026. Our model of co-governance terrifies Republicans because they’re terrified of our collective community power. That’s why they’re trying to kick me out of the Senate. Join our movement.

secure.actblue.com/donate/ortiz...

Send Rep. Ortiz to the State Senate

Show your support with a contribution.

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Chris Love @legallylove.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Dem Party will continue losing for as long as it chooses to stand for absolutely nothing. With dwindling registration numbers and an approval rating just south of the toilet, go argue with your momma, not me or anyone else who’s been screaming for Dems to grow a spine and find a conscience.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · Aug 26

Democrats’ favorite research firm told them to avoid discussing Trump’s “rising authoritarianism” and focus on tariffs instead.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Civic Engagement Beyond Voting @azcebvus.bsky.social · Sep 3

We support Sen. Ortiz in continuing to alert communities when masked, unidentified, armed people purporting to be agents show up to intimidate or grab residents and schoolchildren.

Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Sep 3

NEW: Arizona Republicans filed an ethics complaint against me for resharing a post when masked, armed men showed up outside a school. They want to lock me out of the Senate and stop me from doing my job. This is a straight out of the authoritarian playbook.

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#HandsOffAZ @kyratangren.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thank you, Sen Ortiz, for protecting our communities by sharing critical info. There was NO ethics violation there. All, please share her message 👇 Show your support for @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social !
#TeamOrtiz #SupportOrtiz #AZIndivisibles
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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Sep 3

NEW: Arizona Republicans filed an ethics complaint against me for resharing a post when masked, armed men showed up outside a school. They want to lock me out of the Senate and stop me from doing my job. This is a straight out of the authoritarian playbook.

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Sep 3

NEW: Arizona Republicans filed an ethics complaint against me for resharing a post when masked, armed men showed up outside a school. They want to lock me out of the Senate and stop me from doing my job. This is a straight out of the authoritarian playbook.

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Aug 19

American hero.

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Aug 19

Holy shit.

Senator Roland Gutierrez @rolandfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is full-on authoritarianism.

Free Nicole Collier. #txlege

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Aug 18

Get your filthy paws off our mail-in ballots!

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Aug 18

President Donald Trump announced he will issue a new executive order as part of a “movement to get rid of” mail-in voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Trump Promises New, Blatantly Unconstitutional Order to End Mail-In Voting

www.democracydocket.com

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Aug 15

Speaking at Build the Middle. Proud of AZ’s HB2721–creates options for people who don’t want a luxury corporate apartment, but can’t afford a single-family home. Legalizing homes in the “middle” = more affordable rent, walkable neighborhoods, diverse communities, and pathways to homeownership.

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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · Aug 11

There is light at the end of this, and it comes from each of us. Caring for each other, fighting for one another, and believing in the goodness.
open.substack.com/pub/senanali...

Hope in darkness

Thanks for reading!

open.substack.com

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