African-American GIs of WWII: Fighting for democracy abroad & at home https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/022325_black_soldiers_op/african-american-gis-wwii-fighting-democracy-abroad-home/ Because of their belief in America’s “democratic promise, ” African-American GIs of WWII were willing to fight for democracy abroad, while being denied democratic rights at home in the U.S - and many were to become the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement. #Tucson #Arizona

Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/022325_wildfire_cuts/trumps-cuts-federal-wildfire-crews-could-have-scary-consequences/ President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel, fire professionals warn, leaving communities to face deadly consequences when big blazes arrive this summer. #Tucson #Arizona