Jean Vickers is a writer and has had a career as a corporate recruiter and human resources staffing consultant for major corporations. She began her political grassroots involvement with Eugene McCarthy’s 1968 Presidential campaign while a student at the University of Minnesota.

After living in New England for 29 years, she relocated to Tucson Arizona where the inspiration for writers is never ending. She is currently working on a mystery/thriller about human and drug trafficking that takes the reader from Arizona to New York City and Paris.

Blog Entries by Jean Vickers

Ayers Attacks Are An Affront To Soldiers And Protesters Alike

4 Comments | Posted October 7, 2008 | 02:06 PM (EST)


It is difficult to believe that McCain and Palin are using the connection between Obama and William Ayers to assert that Obama "hangs around with terrorists." It's absurd to think that a passing connection to a political activist could concretely link Obama to events that took place when he was...

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In Tucson, Diversity Marks Congressman's Debate Watch Party

2 Comments | Posted September 30, 2008 | 10:29 AM (EST)



Knowing and relishing a diversity of ideas makes a life richer and the legacy you leave fuller. The current grassroots campaign of Barack Obama has woven a diverse tapestry of individuals rich with the colors and flavors of America. Nowhere is this more evident than in Tucson Arizona....

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