AZ’s ELL English Immersion policy studied, found lacking
by David Safier UCLA's Civil Rights Project has pulled together a number of abstracts and papers about Arizona's 4 hour English Immersion policy for ELL students. Two of the studies come from UA. Advertisement The verdict: At best, the program is no more effective than other states' ELL programs. At worst, it's harmful to the … Read more
How Does SB1070 Conflict with Federal Immigration Law?
By Michael Bryan In the last post I discussed the general concept of preemption in the DOJ suit to enjoin the enforcement of SB1070 and how SB1070 falls afoul of field preemption. In this post I will discuss the various specific ways the Feds' brief claims that SB1070 conflicts with federal law and is therefore … Read more
Earmarks distraction
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Rep. Jeff Flake and Sen. John McCain of Arizona are the chief proponents of the distraction issue of "earmarks," aka pork barrel spending by the federal government. If you listen to these charlatans tell the story they would have you believe that by eliminating earmarks we can balance the federal budget. This, … Read more
Dr. Word looks at “Atomic” Al, “Debates” and a “Smoldering nuclear dump”
by David Safier Words, words, words. They can tell you so much — both by what they say and what they don't say. Cap'n "Atomic" Al Melvin just put out SENATOR AL MELVIN’S JULY 2010 UPDATE!!! The exclamation points, all-caps and bold face are Al's, not mine. In any decent Writing 101 course, you learn, … Read more
CCEC Debate: LD 25 House Democratic candidates
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: LD 25 House Democratic candidates Patricia Fleming, Ken Davis and Ruben Ortega debate.
Dean Martin Drops Out
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin, who had been considered the front-runner for the GOP gubernatorial primary when he entered the race, unexpectedly "suspended" his campaign on Friday. Arizona treasurer Dean Martin suspends bid for governor: Martin, who announced his candidacy in January, was initially considered a front-runner for Arizona's highest elected office. He … Read more
Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debate
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated on Friday at KTVK-3TV Studios in Phoenix. The debate was simulcast on KTTU in Tucson and azfamily.com, yet the Arizona Daily Star did not report it Saturday. Tune in next Friday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. when Sen. John McCain, former U.S. Congressman J.D. Hayworth … Read more
