The T word
by David Safier I'm not a political consultant, and I don't play one here on BfA. That being said, I'm certain Dems need to stand for something — firmly and clearly, even if they take flak as a result — or they can't count on anyone to be on their side other than the always-vote-for-Dems … Read more
Republic chimes in on charter school cheerleading
by David Safier Color me suspicious. When the Star, then the Republic publish articles about district schools scrambling to cope with competition from charter schools — a day apart, with no specific event driving the news — I have to think both stories are being driven by an outside agenda. Wanna bet both papers got … Read more
Jonathan Paton fails to answer a single question, but that’s OK with the Arizona Daily Star
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Ok, so I lost a bet yesterday on the Minnesota Vikings, but I won it all back today on a bet on the Arizona Daily Star. The Daily Star announced on Sunday it would be interviewing Pima County legislators on their views on the state budget and the series would begin on … Read more
Star charter school article kinda hits, kinda misses
by David Safier A front page Sunday Star article is titled, Sunnyside, TUSD work to counter charters' lure. Decent headline, I have to mention, since my post below criticizes other Star headlines. Though the story talks about students going to private schools as well as charters, charters are the main focus. Charter schools are pulling … Read more
Star, you have some headline explaining to do
by David Safier It's misleading headline day at the Star again. Today, we have a twofer. Misleading Star Headline Number One is about Obama's upcoming State of the Union Address: Obama will have some convincing to do in address Even if the headline didn't have that gratuitous I Love Lucy reference (Obama equals hapless, deceptive … Read more
Terry Goddard tells a funny
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Attorney General Terry Goddard addressed the Arizona Democratic Party state committee meeting in Phoenix on Saturday. In his opening remarks, he told this funny: The Republicans have already concluded their state committee meeting today. They wasted no time in taking advantage of the Supreme Court ruling this week [Citizens United v. FEC]. … Read more
