Stephen Colbert: The Word – Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Angriness
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "If incendiary rhetoric isn't connected to the Arizona tragedy, it logically follows that it must be good — for ratings." Advertisement Colbert mocks the "Palin Pity Party" video. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The Word – Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Angriness www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes … Read more
Friends describe Gabby opening her eyes
by David Safier AzBlueMeanie already posted a description of Gabby opening her eyes. But if like me, you're looking for every ray of light in her improving condition, you'll want to read a more complete, extended description from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. It's simply amazing. You may never again have a … Read more
Gabe Zimmerman Scholarship Funds established
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jonathan Klein, a partner in a San Francisco law firm, and Alex Clemens, a former political aide in the first Clinton administration, both alumni of Gabriel Zimmerman's alma mater, the University of California at Santa Cruz, have set up a scholarship fund in his honor for a student who shares his passion for public service. … Read more
John M. Roll Memorial Fund Established
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Announcement from the State Bar of Arizona: State Bar and University of Arizona Establish John M. Roll Memorial Fund The State Bar, in partnership with the University of Arizona, has established the John M. Roll Memorial Fund. Money used will provide scholarships to students attending Judge Roll’s alma mater, the James E. … Read more
Update: ‘A magic moment on top of a major miracle’
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: We learned from President Obama during his speech last night that: "Gabby opened her eyes. I can tell you this: She knows we're here, and she knows we love her, and she knows that we will be rooting for her through what is undoubtedly a difficult journey." The Arizona Republic has more … Read more
‘Walk for Peace’ This Sunday
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "A Walk for Peace" will take place at 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, to honor Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others who died or were injured in the Jan. 8 shooting. Walk for Peace Set for Sunday | The Tucson Weekly: The walk begins at McCormick Park, 2950 N. Columbus Blvd., and ends … Read more
Update on Funerals for Christina Green and Judge John Roll
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Thankfully Fred Phelps' church of hate will not be disrupting these funerals. Church gives up protest plans, gets radio airtime. The funerals are, however, expected to attract many Tucsonans who want to pay their respects. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church is not a particularly large church, and I would hope that you respect … Read more
