Nice stuff for teachers (and others)
by David Safier The NY Times has posted a series of short videos of teachers in their classrooms with a running narration describing why what the teacher is doing is effective. These things are usually dreary and didactic, but this set of videos is a welcome change. They're short, interesting and helpful. Advertisement The videos … Read more
Jeb Bush endorses John McCain
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Yet another GOP establishment-type has come to the rescue of embattled Sen. John McCain. Jeb Bush endorses McCain in Arizona « – Blogs from CNN.com: Another high-profile Republican is backing Sen. John McCain's bid for a fifth term in the Senate. McCain's campaign announced Wednesday that former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has … Read more
G.I. Guarantee Watch: I try to understand
by David Safier All bus drivers are bureaucrats, but not all bureaucrats are bus drivers. All buses drive bureaucrats, but not all bureaucrats drive buses. All cafeteria food is bureaucratic, but not all bureaucrats eat cafeteria food. Teachers are not bureaucrats, but some teachers teach bureaucrats. When the broom is an arrow, the custodian is … Read more
Sen. McCain targeted with robocalls by Americans United for Change
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Americans United for Change has targeted Sen. McNasty for his obstruction of the health care reform bill. AZ/DC Blog - McCain hit with robocalls on health-care reform: Americans United for Change on Tuesday launched 250,000 robocalls in Arizona blasting Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for voting against the Senate health-care reform bill. Here is … Read more
East Valley Tribune has a new lease on life
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The East Valley Tribune has a new lease on life after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the sale by Freedom Communications to a partnership of Boulder, Colorado-based Thirteenth Street Media and Reno, Nevada-based 10K Investments LLC. Arizona Capitol Times » Judge OKs sale of Freedom’s Phoenix-area papers: The $2 million deal between … Read more
The Farley Report: March 9, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD28): Allow me to apologize on behalf of Republican leadership. While last week was officially declared as "Budget Week", they never actually came up with any budget proposals. So this week is, once again, "Budget Week"! We actually do have a … Read more
I guess Catholic church is a bit too progressive for Glenn Beck
by David Safier Here's one of those weird confluences. This morning I praised the Catholic bishops from Tucson, Phoenix and Gallup for writing a letter telling Russell Pearce to ditch his anti-immigrant bills. It reminded me of some of the wonderful priests I remember from the 60s who felt their faith demanded that they advocate … Read more
