ALEC prison legislation and prison labor
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: In case you missed this, John Nichols at The Nation published this report on The Hidden History of ALEC and Prison Labor | The Nation: Advertisement This article is part of a Nation series exposing the American Legislative Exchange Council, in collaboration with the Center For Media and Democracy. John Nichols introduces … Read more
(Update) Pimps for Private Prisons and Profit
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Republic is running a multi-part investigative report entitled "The Price of Prisons," examining the private prison bidders who want to build more prisons in Arizona. After two installments, the picture is far worse than we imagined. On Sunday, the Republic published Arizona prison oversight lacking for private facilities: The private … Read more
‘Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary’ Debate This Thursday
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: FAUX News Fraudcasting's new reality TV series, "Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary," returns for a new episode this Thursday after a disappointing premier episode. Fox Flop, 'Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary'. FAUX News Fraudcasting is hosting the third "Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary" debate this Thursday at 9:00 p.m EST from Ames, … Read more
Arne Duncan reworks NCLB
by David Safier Arne Duncan called the requirements of No Child Left Behind a "slow-motion train wreck." He's right, of course. Requiring 100% proficiency in math and reading by 2014 is absurd. States have been low-balling the requirements for years, and now they're facing balloon payments they can't meet. So Duncan is planning to let … Read more
Pearce Recall challenge to be heard today
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The legal challenge by "King" Russell Pearce's Tea Party Pal Franklin Bruce Ross, Plaintiff in the Recall Lawsuit, is to be argued in court today, before the Honorable Judge Hugh Hegvi, scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Downtown Maricopa County Superior Court. A ruling is expected by Friday. The Phoenix New Times … Read more
Wisconsin Recall GOTV – Their Fight is Our Fight, Please Help
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Last minute GOTV operations are underway in the Wisconsin Recall Election this Tuesday. Announcement from the Arizona Democratic Party: A message from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Fellow Democrats, The people of Wisconsin need your help. Recall elections are quickly approaching to determine the balance of the Wisconsin State Senate. Nine senators … Read more
#heckuvajobteaparty
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Last week this is what the Weeper of the House, John Boehner, had to say about the GOP having their extortionary ransom demands met on the debt deal: When you look at this final agreement that we came to with the White House, I got 98 percent of what I wanted. I'm pretty happy. … Read more
