SB1070 Update: “dimwits, racists and cranks”
by David Safier Commenter Todd chimes in on the increasing levels of Arizona lunacy and bigotry coming from high places, punctuated by a depiction of Arizona in Harpers that you won't find in any of our tourism bureau brochures. Advertisement Todd points out, sadly, that the Phoenix New Times is one of the few more-or-less-mainstream … Read more
Equality Arizona Political Action Committee (PAC) Endorsements
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Equality Arizona Political Action Committee (PAC): Our Future… Our Choice We want to personally thank all of those who were able to attend the 19th Annual Equality Arizona Awards Dinner. The theme of "Our Future, Our Choice" hopefully struck a chord with many of the attendees this year. … Read more
Yuma mayor attempts to add to Arizona’s embarrassment — and succeeds
by David Safier Arizona is the gift to America that just keeps giving — if by gift, you mean making us look so ridiculous, the rest of the nation can feel better about itself by comparison. Our latest embarrassment: Yuma's Mayor Al Krieger speaking at the Desert Lawn Cemetery on Memorial Day. He decided to … Read more
Huppenthal turned into deer in the headlights by high school student
by David Safier John Huppenthal, who wants to be our next Ed Supe, clearly has no respect for the youth of Arizona. He figures he can walk into an interview with a high school journalism student and a camera crew — how cute! — and just blow through it, no preparation needed. Wrong. This poised … Read more
McCain hearts Snooki’s tan
by David Safier In a bizarre and semi-pathetic . . . I don't know . . . pitch for the youth vote? pitch for the tanning salon vote (In Arizona?)? pitch for the No New Taxes on Anything No Matter How Small vote? McCain tweeted Snooki of Jersey Shore fame. [McCain] responded Wednesday to a … Read more
Teachers cheating? Who could have guessed?
by David Safier Do between 1% and 3% of teachers cheat to boost their students' scores on standardized tests? Or is it more like 4% to 5%? And how many administrators encourage test score manipulation by their staff or even pull out the eraser themselves at the end of the school day? A NY Times … Read more
Huppenthal petitions challenged: I *love* being able to say “I told you so”
Posted by Craig McDermott Yes, I'm a bad man, but I really enjoy it when something I more or less predicted (more than a year ago!) starts looking like it will come to pass. From my post a from a year ago – Hi. Your snarky (but oh-so-friendly and helpful) neighborhood liberal blogger and Democratic … Read more
