Pearce recall: Game on!
by David Safier Looks like almost 3,000 more signatures than required are enough to put the Recall Pearce campaign over the top, according to Maricopa County elections officials. [County Elections Director Karen] Osborne says her office is certifying that the petitions have 10,365 valid signatures of voters from the Mesa Republican's legislative district. The certification … Read more
The Very Serious People debate the wrong issue while jobs outlook deterioriates
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: While the Very Serious People in Washington, D.C. along with their media villagers and Beltway boviators try to tell us that the national debt is the most serious problem confronting the country — it is not, Do nothing: Let the Bush tax cuts expire to reduce the deficit – The Hill's Congress … Read more
Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission Hearing – Open Thread
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: OPEN THREAD. For those of you attending the AIRC meeting this morning in Phoenix you can post a play-by-play in the comments to this post to keep people apprised of what is going on. In addition, the AIRC provides a streaming video live feed at its web site. see Meeting Information. UPDATE: … Read more
(Update) Does the 14th Amendment preclude defaulting on the national debt?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jack Balkin at Balkinization blog posts his awaited conclusions as to whether the 14th Amendment precludes defaulting on the national debt. It is not as black and white as the media villagers and commentariat believe, it is more nuanced. Under What Circumstances Can The President Ignore the Debt Ceiling?: The Fourteenth Amendment … Read more
Save Ethnic Studies Forum [Date Correction]
by David Safier If you want to know more about how the Mexican American Studies program works, attend the Save Ethnic Studies Forum Friday, July 22, 5:30-7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E 22nd St. I attended an earlier forum. It was interesting, enjoyable and, I must say, a bit inspirational. Both … Read more
Rebuild the American Dream Budget event tonight
by David Safier Tucson's Progressive Democrats of America chapter is holding a "Connect The Dots presentation on a budget plan that reflects true American values" tonight (Thursday), 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Rd (between Speedway & Broadway). You can RSVP, or just show up.
