Where does Giffords stand on the public option?
by David SafierThis is probably our one shot during Obama's administration to pass health care legislation. We have to do it now, and we have to do it right. I'm a single payer guy myself, but I'm realistic enough to know that's not going to happen. So I want a strong, solid public option — … Read more
Omnibus education bill SB 1196
by David SafierToday's Star editorial warned of the rush to legislate in the waning days of the Arizona legislative session. This passage jumped out at me. We doubt that lawmakers have time to study and fully understand what they're doing in considering some the more complex bills. One such bill is SB1196, which originally was … Read more
President Obama’s Statement on Iran
Posted AzBlueMeanie: From The White House Blog: The President's Statement on Iran Posted by Macon Phillips Today, President Obama made the following statement concerning Iran: The Iranian government must understand that the world is watching. We mourn each and every innocent life that is lost. We call on the Iranian government to stop all violent … Read more
Protests in Iran turn violent
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Thousands of protesters defied Iran's highest authority Saturday and marched on waiting security forces that fought back with baton charges, tear gas and water cannons as the crisis over disputed elections lurched into volatile new ground. Defiant Tehran protesters battle police The extent of injuries in the street … Read more
Everyone has to share the state budget pain, except . . .
by David SafierQuestion: Who have the legislature and the governor spared from the budget ax? Answer: The legislature and the governor. The offices of the governor and the state senate have kept their budgets intact in both the Republican and the governor's proposed budgets. Actually, Brewer's budget adds $600,000 to her office funds and $250,000 … Read more
A word of warning to charter schools
by David SafierA cyber (online) charter school in Pennsylvania is in big trouble for the most common type of charter school abuse — funneling money to management companies and other businesses that charge high rates and are connected to people who run the charter. Pennsylvania education officials say Agora founder June Brown misused millions of … Read more
UPDATE: Shawna Forde links to Rep. Tom Tancredo
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Shawna Forde, executive director of the Minutemen American Defense, who ordered a family murdered during a recent home invasion burglarly in Arivaca, AZ, is no run-of-the-mill criminal. She is one serious piece of work. Check out this tagged series of reports from crooks and liars.com, which tracks right-wing extremist organizations. Shawna Forde … Read more
