“How Can Teens Be Hurt By That?”
by David Safier Today’s Daily Star carried an op ed, Why schools should teach abstinence. The writer, Johnny L. Williams, doesn’t spend much time defending abstinence-only education. Instead, he tells stories about famous young people who held onto their virginity – an American Idol winner, a Miss USA, a basketball player. Advertisement He ends the … Read more
Want to be a Delegate to the Democratic Nominating Convention?
REMINDER: Delegate Selection Forms Due Thursday, Feb. 14th The Delegate Selection process is moving quickly with the first deadline approaching fast! The Statements of Candidacy forms to become a District Level Delegate are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 14th. Whether the forms are hand delivered or sent through the mail, they … Read more
Clinton on Education
by David Safier Yesterday, I posted a summary of Obama’s education agenda. Today it’s Clinton’s turn. You can read about her proposals on the Improving Our Schools page on her website. For more detailed information, follow the “Hillary’s Plans” links. I have to say, Clinton’s bold, innovative program for education surprised me, in a good … Read more
Drinking Liberally Welcomes Councilman Steve Leal
This Thursday, starting at 6pm, Drinking Liberally will be hosting Tucson Councilman Steve Leal at our weekly meeting at the Shanty on 4th Avenue. Steve is a Tucson institution. Come meet him, have a beer with him, ask him questions and learn more about city politics in an evening that most people will learn in … Read more
Shift Happens, Rethinking Education
Watch this… Now take a look at this map. Freak out. Hyperventilate. Now, join the conversation.
Obama on Education
by David Safier This is my first post about the candidates’ positions and proposals on education. The federal government’s role in public education is less in the U.S. than in lots of other countries, where there is often a nationwide curriculum and lots of national control. We have decided that the states and local communities … Read more
What the Super Primaries Tell Me
There are two main lessons I take from the Arizona primary returns: Democrats down-ticket in Arizona are in trouble in the general election because of McCain’s effective capture of the nomination, and women have flexed their political muscle – Hillary demonstrated that if you are going to be a ‘minority’ candidate running for President you … Read more
