IOKIYAR: Huppenthal to remain on primary ballot
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that John Huppenthal will remain on the primary election ballot as a Republican candidate for state school superintendent. Ariz. high court allows Huppenthal to remain on ballot: Advertisement The ruling also pertains to Bob Thomas, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the state Senate seat … Read more
Randy Parraz for U.S. Senate Open House (Tucson)
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Late political events calendar entry: Randy Parraz for U.S. Senate – Open House Tuesday, June 295:30 – 7:30 PMParraz for Change HQ1801 E. Broadway Blvd. U.S. Senate Candidate Randy Parraz and Parraz for Change cordially invite you to an open house at their Tucson campaign office. Enjoy food, drinks and great discussion, … Read more
Save the Scenic Santa Ritas meetings
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Meeting reminder from SSSR: Dear Friends of SSSR, Reminder – the Mountain Empire Action Alliance, a member of the SSSR Coalition, invites you to attend an eye-opening talk you will not want to miss – a presentation by economist Dr. Thomas Power on the economic threats of the proposed Rosemont Mine. Make … Read more
Tucson City Charter Changes Town Halls
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Joint Ward 1 and Ward 5 Town Hall on Tucson City Charter Changes Thursday, July 1, 2010El Pueblo Senior Center101 W. Irvington Road (at S. 6th Avenue) Tucson City Council members Regina Romero and Richard Fimbres are teaming up for a joint Ward 1 and Ward 5 Town Hall. Requests for Charter … Read more
G-20 Update: Conservative economic policies set a course for a double-dip recession, and “long depression”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Never underestimate the power of mythology. Particularly a mythology that is the result of a cottage industry of conservative economists and pundits working for billionaire and corporate funded think tanks to produce a narrative of conservative economic policies as the norm, conservative economic policies which have also been incorporated into the dogma … Read more
SB1070 Downtime: It’s the economy (and the budget and the jobs and the schools), stupid!
by David Safier I've spent countless hours and spilled millions of pixels covering the SB1070 story. I consider it time and pixels well spent. But occasionally I feel a pang of guilt combined with concern over my own political intelligence. Every time I focus on immigration, I feel like I'm pushing the Republican agenda. I've … Read more
In Memoriam: Sen. Robert Byrd, the longest serving member of Congress
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), the longest serving member of Congress in history, has died at the age of 92. Mr. Byrd is an iconic figure who reflected the sweeping changes in the social landscape of America during his lifetime. He was a complicated man during complicated times. The Washington Post has a … Read more
