MosaicNAZ.org update for May 1, 2025 — Please see our recent stories including May Day Protest in Flagstaff & Sedona — mailchi.mp/c38bd8a2e4a7...

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. See more local coverage here. tinyurl.com/3dp8bjnr

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. tinyurl.com/kernyjrw

FLAGSTAFF — With 200 people pre-registered, and at least another 100 dropping in seeking immigration services, the Mexican Consulate's “Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff” proved to be an overwhelming success at Coconino Community College on March 29. tinyurl.com/e8dn9px7

FLAGSTAFF — From a mural featuring a butterfly, nopales, roses and seeds soaring to the heavens, to the mural “Education is NOT a Crime — Making Our Ancestors Proud,” area students are displaying a variety of meaningful images at Northern Arizona University through April 28. tinyurl.com/578nrvp7

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council’s (CHAC) César E. Chávez Community Breakfast took on a more feisty tone this year in response to the challenges facing the community. tinyurl.com/2p9vzmn6

Coalition of groups gather at Flagstaff City Hall on March 24 to protest Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, criticizing Crane for refusing to hold open town halls, resulting in a growing number protests including an event in Cottonwood on March 19. mosaicnaz.org/2025/03/25/c...

Democracy Focus — Well, that was a busy weekend and there are plenty of challenges ahead. The fallout continues over the decision by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer and 9 Senate Dems to vote yes for the Republican's Continuing Resolution, thereby avoiding a government shutdown.

Democracy Focus — Shutdown vote may make this pivotal week to preserve democracy — mosaicnaz.org/2025/03/09/d... — Shutting down the federal government on March 14 may be one of the few remaining options left to Democrats to force bipartisan budget negotiations.

Democracy focus — Do Congressional Democrats really have a plan? — mosaicnaz.org/2025/03/06/d... — Dems reaction to Trump’s Address to Congress clearly showed the challenges facing the party as they try to block the administration’s effort to take control of the power of the purse from Congress.

Democracy focus — Not Necessarily a 'State of the Union' — mosaicnaz.org/2025/03/05/d... — A Presidential address to Congress (almost 1 hour and 40 minutes), a short and concise opposition response, fact-checkers working overtime, with the Dems derided for their action or inaction during the event.

Democracy focus — Social Security next Trump target — mosaicnaz.org/2025/03/04/d... — Elon Musk and his DOGE-associated Muskovite followers might be marching to a bridge too far as they set their sights on Social Security?

Consumers preparing for ‘Buy Nothing Day’ on Feb. 28

NATIONAL — A variety of organizations are planning for a national “No Buy Day“ to protest. .... In Arizona, the Arizona Republic reported the following “companies have rolled back DEI in the past year:”

Flagstaff joins nationwide 2025 Presidents’ Day protest rallies

FLAGSTAFF — More than 500 people took part in a National Day of Protest, part of a nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration and its ongoing efforts to close federal agencies and fire thousands of federal workers.

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Welcome to www.MosaicNAZ.org Visit our local events page to get information on upcoming protest at noon Monday, Feb. 17 at Flagstaff City Hall.