PE and Arts in the Schools

David Safier

by David Safier Good for the legislature. It moved a bill out of the House K-12 Committee that says schools can’t cut PE and the arts to make room for the increased requirements in math and science. (AZ House panel OKs PE and arts school bill) Advertisement For once I agree with state School Superintendent … Read more

Kimble: Impeaching Cheney

Michael Bryan

Link: Kimble: Impeaching Cheney | www.tucsoncitizen.com Alana Swoyer was there because she received an e-mail from a friend who had received it from a friend who had received it from a friend. So Swoyer, an office manager at a local church, was carrying a sign reading, "No one is above the law." Jean-Paul Bierny, a … Read more

The Clinton Implosion

Michael Bryan

With 10 straight defeats, frequently by landslides, Hillary Clinton is now behind Barack Obama in overall delegate count, even when the announced PLEO delegates are taken into account. As of Hawaii, Obama’s pledged count is 1178 to Clinton’s 1024. Add their announced PLEOs and Obama still maintains the lead 1351 to 1262. This means that … Read more

Derek Tidball at Drinking Liberally Tucson

Michael Bryan

Derek Tidball, a veteran of the Afghan war and a self-described ‘defense contractor’ out of Ft. Huachuca, is running as an independent for the CD 8 seat against Giffords and Bee. He’s got a heck of a hump to haul with with voters. We’ll see what he’s got to offer while we share a few … Read more

Banned on Blog For Arizona

Michael Bryan

It is with deep regret that I announce my first (and hopefully last) official banning. Dwight Leister is no longer welcome to comment here. I may give him a pardon or a reprieve someday, but that someday won’t be soon. The tribal council spoke loudly in favor of a ban, and while that’s not dispositive … Read more

Arizona Democrats in the News: AZ Rep. Steve Farley on CPS

Michael Bryan

I am inaugurating a new series here on Blog For Arizona. There is a lot of really great media coverage of Arizona’s Democrats and the issues that our party members and elected officials are speaking out about. I’ve decided my little blog will do its little bit to help get those messages out there. You … Read more

The New GI Bill (continued)

David Safier

by David Safier A few days ago I posted about the new GI Bill Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va) has been pushing (The New GI Bill). I’ve been meaning to post a comment by Jeff Latas but kept putting it off. Jeff, for those who don’t know him, is a retired Air Force Lt. Col. who … Read more

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