Send John Shadegg Packing
It’s time for John Shadegg to go. Arizona’s CD 3 has been targeted as one of the 40 districts of interest for a turn over by the DCCC in 2008. A loss by Shadegg would be a major blow the national GOP, not to mention giving Democrats a majority in our House delegation. Shadegg ran … Read more
Drinking Liberally Tucson now on Facebook
Drinking Liberally Tucson is trying out Facebook to help build community and foster greater participation by members. We have started a group on Facebook, and Drinking Liberally events will now be posted there as well. If you don’t have a Facebook account I encourage you to try it; it’s free and it isn’t just for … Read more
What to do on 7/7/7
Live Earth is coming: find a local event near you. So far, there are several events planned in Phoenix and one in Tucson (which is free). Sign up. Volunteer to to help out. Not only is it going to be good fun with lots of great music, but it’s a chance to meet others in … Read more
Incarcerex
Boy, if there’s one thing the Libertarians are good for, it’s having the guts (and lack of electoral exposure) to advocate for fundamental reform of our out-of-control drug policy. This spoof ad is a real gem:
A Progressive Immigration Policy
Progressives have been reactive in the face of the immigration debate for too long. One of my favorite blogger/journalists, Dave Neiwert of Orcinus, is planning to attempt to articulate a clear and powerful statement of a progressive position on immigration. I think that’s a fine idea and I plan to keep an ear to ground … Read more
Ash for Arizona
Link: Ash for Arizona – Radio Ediorials. So Bruce Ash is the new Republican National Committeeman for Arizona. I love this guy! Just listen to some of his radio opinion pieces, not to mention examining his personal and political associations, and you will find not a rational pro-business Republican moderate (which would be bad for … Read more
The Insurgency on the Right
I’m helping the Ron Paul supporters with their local organizing. I have attended two Ron Paul meetups and intend to continue lending a hand. Why would I, a confirmed liberal, want to help Republicans organize for a Republican candidate? Well, by the end of this post, I hope a lot of you will want to … Read more
