Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The "S.O.S. Ballot" Initiative (aka "Save Our Secret Ballot"), http://www.azsos.gov/election/2010/general/ballotmeasuretext/C-01-2010.pdf, faces a court challenge in the Maricopa County Superior Court today. A judge will hear arguments on whether Arizona’s general election ballot in November will include a referendum on secret ballots. Advertisement Description from the Secretary of State web site: "This initiative would protect … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: For at least 30 cash-strapped states counting on federal stimulus money, the Republican filibuster of the unemployment benefits extension bill in the Senate last week was a stunning blow, forcing state lawmakers into a mad scramble to balance their budgets. By the way, the "Jan Sham Budget" which is counting on the gimmick … Read more

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: The ruling also pertains to Bob Thomas, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the state Senate seat in … Read more

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

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

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

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