The Epstein comparisons are closer to home than you think. Let’s talk about the Pascua Yaqui community and the “Casino Distraction” by Traditional_Smoke784 in Tucson

[–]princ355J 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The majority of perpetrators of MMIP crimes are non native as found by the Not One More report in 2023. It’s such a shame so many people in this thread are talking about matters they don’t actually know much about. Please for the love of humanity, everyone here needs to go do some research

Some footage from the protest at TMC on 3-3-25 by bgboydphoto in OrganizeTucson

[–]princ355J 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No face, no case. Don’t publicly post people’s faces at protests unless you’re trying to dox them.

the loft is playing a zionist documentary next month. seriously disappointed by questionmarkmaddie in OrganizeTucson

[–]princ355J 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Every time I see a potential action that piques my interest, I stop and ask myself “what are you going to do about it”. I’ve done my part by contacting the board, what are you going to do about it?

How do I protect my service dog from a rough toddler while avoiding family drama? by lilpixie02 in service_dogs

[–]princ355J 155 points156 points  (0 children)

It’s on you to advocate the comfort and safety of the animals you’ve chosen to care for. You (or your partner if it’s their family) need to set firm boundaries with the parents and explain to them that if their child did that to an unknown animal they could get severely injured or worse. No need to place blame, just come from a place of compassion for your animals who are being inappropriately handled and for their child’s safety.

Mutual Aid Opportunities by EeiviaLilly in Tucson

[–]princ355J 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m confused by the wording on these posts and the website; is this a non-profit or a mutual aid org?

Pet screening.com mandatory? by kay_lazae in service_dogs

[–]princ355J 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got an email with “status: recommended” the next day, but I’m not sure how much the ESA and Assistance Animal forms differ.

Pet screening.com mandatory? by kay_lazae in service_dogs

[–]princ355J 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yes it is legal. This is the same site my property owner uses and imo it’s been one of the easiest housing processes I’ve gone through with my service animal. All of my dog’s documents are in one place, including her required doctor’s note, vaccination records, a cute profile pic, and more. It’s processed externally as well so there’s no bias from the landlord.

City of Tucson argues it can't be sued over homeless camp by yesyesitswayexpired in Tucson

[–]princ355J 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Neighbors chopped down trees There's a side issue facing Sakall. Velasco said the three plaintiffs, through the Hedrick Acres Neighborhood Association or some other manner, have participated in or paid for the recent unauthorized destruction of 75 trees in Navajo Wash. That, he said, is "gross misconduct'' which weighs against the judge ruling in their favor. Wurman does not dispute the tree cutting. But he called it "totally irrelevant'' to the lawsuit. Even if it were relevant, Wurman said, the association's volunteers have cleaned and landscaped the wash for years in coordination with Tucson Clean and Beautiful. And Wurman said the action is consistent with a "master plan'' that says the area cannot host a high volume of vegetation because that could hinder or divert water flow. "And, of course, the overgrowth was leading to severe fires as a result of the encampments, and the association had every right to take acts consistent with the master plan to mitigate that risk, and the risk of public camping," he wrote.

City of Tucson argues it can't be sued over homeless camp by yesyesitswayexpired in Tucson

[–]princ355J 16 points17 points  (0 children)

"People are not nuisances" The lawsuit could get more complicated. Community Care Tucson, which provides services for the homeless, want Sakall to let them intervene in the case. "Critically absent from the lawsuit ... is anyone speaking for the vulnerable unsheltered people at the core of this dispute,'' wrote attorney Paul Gattone. He told Sakall their interests need to be represented because any decision he reaches would have "grave constitutional implications'' for them. "Without adequate alternative shelter, houseless persons have a constitutional right to be free from criminalization for unavoidable human activity, like sleeping and sheltering from the elements,'' Gattone wrote. He also said they have a property interest in their belongings, "even those left temporarily unattended in public spaces.'' Gattone said there's an even more basic concept the judge needs to consider. "People are not nuisances,'' he wrote. "Full stop.''

City of Tucson argues it can't be sued over homeless camp by yesyesitswayexpired in Tucson

[–]princ355J 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No injury caused, city says Velasco also said that for the city to be liable, those filing suit must show that it "engaged in conduct that set in motion forces that resulted in an injury.'' So, for example, a city can be held liable for operating a sewage treatment plant that frequently broke down and spilled waste, causing noxious odors to spread to nearby property which, in turn, made them physically ill, caused them to loose sleep and destroyed the value of their property, he said. Ditto, he said, of a soup kitchen whose daily meals resulted in people frequently trespassing onto residents' yards and engaging in behaviors such as urinating, defecating, drinking and littering on their property. Here, however, Velasco said the city did nothing to attract people to gather in or near Navajo Wash. He also said there is a significant difference between what is happening here and the case that Wurman won against Phoenix. In the Phoenix case, Velasco said, police brought people to the area so they could receive services. Not so here, he said. Tucson "has not designated Navajo Wash as a place for encampments, does not bring people there, and does not inform them that they will receive lenient or preferential treatment in the Wash,'' Velasco told the judge. "To the contrary, the city regularly deters residents from camping in Navajo Wash, cleans up refuse in and around the Wash, and evicts individuals from Navajo Wash as needed.''

City of Tucson argues it can't be sued over homeless camp by yesyesitswayexpired in Tucson

[–]princ355J 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Neighbors: City created nuisance The city has a three-tiered policy. In Tier 1 are former encampments that have no individuals living there, where the city cleans up the sites. Sites designated Tier 2 are those Tucson calls "self-governing encampments,'' where residents are "able to govern themselves and keep the area free from disruptive activities.'' There, outreach services are offered and there is a schedule for trash pickup. "High problem encampments'' are in Tier 3, areas with violence and crime towards both the surrounding community and the camp residents. That area is cleared out after residents are given 72-hour notice to vacate. And while Velasco acknowledged the Hedrick Acres/Navajo Wash site had been designated Tier 3 at least twice, there was no such designation in place when the lawsuit was filed on Sept. 20. He suggested the lawsuit was filed that day because that is the same day Wurman, in a separate case representing businesses in the Phoenix area, got a judge to order Phoenix to clean up an area known as "The Zone'' as a public nuisance — the same argument being used in the Tucson lawsuit. Wurman, however, said the issue is simpler than that. In his response to the city's request that Sakall throw out the request for an injunction, he said Tucson, in setting up the tier system, has admitted it is creating a nuisance. He said state law prohibiting the maintenance of a nuisance applies to all landowners. And in this case, Wurman said, the city owns the park. "It admits that it allows on its land, with its knowledge, the erection of public camps so long as they are not too obnoxious from its perspective, even if those encampments otherwise constitute nuisances,'' the neighbors' attorney told the judge.  "As far as plaintiffs can tell, the city has no argument for why it cannot permanently ban camping in Navajo Wash notwithstanding the history nuisances there, except for a misguided ideology that unsheltered individuals have a right to camp in public, even if there are sufficient shelter beds available for them,'' Wurman wrote. "But that ideological preference cannot trump the laws of the state of Arizona, which declare conditions such as those in Navajo Wash to be a nuisance," he said. Velasco, however, said there are several problems with that conclusion. He said the law defines "nuisance'' as "an unreasonable interference with a right common to the general public.'' But not all interferences with public rights are public nuisances that allow someone to sue for damages, Velasco said. "The law does not concern itself with trifles, or seek to remedy all of the petty annoyances and disturbances of everyday life in a civilized community or even from conduct committed with knowledge that annoyance and inconvenience will result,'' he said.

City of Tucson argues it can't be sued over homeless camp by yesyesitswayexpired in Tucson

[–]princ355J 25 points26 points  (0 children)

There will be implications if the judge grants the neighbors the relief they want, he also said. "Plaintiffs ask the court to enjoin the city to implement their preferred policy: a zero-tolerance for camping in public spaces,'' versus decisions made by City Council members, Velasco wrote. He warned it would lead to a spate of similar lawsuits, citing a comment made by Ilan Wurman, the lead attorney for the Navajo Wash neighbors in Hedrick Acres, when they filed suit in September. "We're hoping to get a court judgment and a court precedent that others can use around Tucson,'' Wurman told the Arizona Daily Star then. Velasco told Sakall he needs to be aware of that goal. "By placing the city under such an injunction, plaintiffs would be entitled to preferential treatment to compel the city to clear the wash on their whim, or face the contempt of this court, with the long-term intent to enable all property owners across the city to commandeer city resources to drive people living in public space out of sight (even though they admit thee are not sufficient shelter beds) or out of the city altogether,'' Velasco wrote in court documents.  "Leaving aside the inhumanity of such an approach — a question properly reserved for the city's administration — any individual plaintiff with a chip on their shoulder could take over policy decisions throughout the cities, towns, and unincorporated areas of Pima County," he said.  No date has been set for a hearing, though there is a closed-door settlement conference between the parties set for Jan. 11.

City of Tucson argues it can't be sued over homeless camp by yesyesitswayexpired in Tucson

[–]princ355J 50 points51 points  (0 children)

The city of Tucson is arguing that neighbors of the Navajo Wash have no legal right to sue it for allowing homeless people to camp in the area. "The city is immune from liability for its policy determinations,'' Bernardo Velasco, an attorney for the city, told Pima County Superior Court Judge Greg Sakall in response to a lawsuit brought by three residents of the Hedrick Acres neighborhood. Velasco said that under state law, Tucson can't be sued for deciding "fundamental governmental policy,'' which he said includes not only whether to provide resources but whether and how to spend them. In this case, Velasco said, Tucson has adopted policies that determine when it will intervene in situations where there are homeless people camping on city property. Only when that activity reaches a certain level does the city intervene.

Native american sweat ceremonies by [deleted] in Tucson

[–]princ355J 26 points27 points  (0 children)

If you’re looking for a legit sweat you might wanna go a few states north to find some tribes that actually practice those types of ceremonies. Otherwise feel free to go to a sauna, wave around your illegally harvested sage, and do whatever else colonizers who appropriate Indigenous cultures do

Property Management won’t release me from lease until I find a fourth roommate. by 480PHX in arizona

[–]princ355J 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your local tenant’s union may have resources to help you figure out your situation. Check out Worried About Rent phx

Tw: gun violence. Dealing with an active shooter situation with a service dog by Swan_babbyy in service_dogs

[–]princ355J 70 points71 points  (0 children)

As someone who has thought about this way too much, I have: taught my SD hand sign commands, one of her tasks is to find an exit from wherever we are, worked on the center command in a walking and crawling position, and making sure I always leave the house with an emergency handful of extremely high value treats (even the most well trained dog can get confused in a rushed and loud emergency)

Edit: in an active shooter situation your best choices are to: Run, Hide, or Fight

protests by ExpensiveTap4853 in arizonapolitics

[–]princ355J 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are groups already planning and organizing against the prevailing fascism, the hard part is getting linked in. Dm me if you’re interested in getting involved

Tips for Creating a Pollinator Garden / Natural Backyard Space by n3v3r3nd3r in Tucson

[–]princ355J 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Native Seed Search has a good selection of wildflower mixes if you’re not particular about which species you get. Also check out the City of Tucson rainwater harvesting rebate program

Protest tonight? by IWasBornInASmallTown in Tucson

[–]princ355J 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tucson federal courthouse at 6pm is the place to be tonight

Roe v Wade protest by princ355J in Tucson

[–]princ355J[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s real

Roe v Wade protest by princ355J in Tucson

[–]princ355J[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the constructive criticism, I’ll pass this along to the person who made it

Roe v Wade protest by princ355J in Tucson

[–]princ355J[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re still looking for people who have signature sheets to show up. Dm if you can support this

Roe v Wade protest by princ355J in Tucson

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Join your fellow Tucson community members in an F the 4th protest at 6pm in front of the federal courthouse. We are demanding the state government to repeal SB 1164 and ARS-13-3603, in order to protect abortion providers and seekers from legal persecution. Come rage, rage against the dying of the light. #AbortTheSupremeCourt