One Modest Prediction and Two Hard Truths
Posted by Bob Lord I'll sandwich my modest prediction in between the two hard truths. First hard truth: This still is a very racist country. In an election between a black centrist and a bald faced shape shifting liar, it's neck and neck. If Obama were white, this would be a landslide, We wouldn't even … Read more
For the immature at heart
by David Safier A touch of liberal levity to brighten your day — if you're young immature at heart. It's funnier if you've watched the Gangnam Style video, but it stands on its own pretty well.
Charter school horror stories: Florida edition
by David Safier How is it that Florida, home of Jeb Bush's "Education Miracle" has some of the most amazing stories about bad charters and voucher-accepting private schools? Makes you wonder how miraculous the "miracle" is. (Hint: It's not that miraculous, even the good stuff.) The latest story is about NorthStar High charter school. The … Read more
Update – California Supreme Court to rule on ‘dark money’ Americans for Responsible Leadership
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The California Supreme Court ordered written arguments submitted this weekend on the state Fair Political Practices Commission's request to examine records of the nonprofit Americans for Responsible Leadership, and determine whether its contributors can be publicly named before Tuesday's election. Arizona group won't say who gave $11 million: State officials' frantic efforts … Read more
New Jersey voting accommodation announced
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: One of the biggest problems we face with ensuring election integrity is a secure chain of custody for ballots. This requires a paper ballot (I strongly oppose electronic voting, including the experimental e-mail voting for military and overseas overseas for this reason), and protocols for a secure chain of custody. I fully … Read more
The GOP war on voting: Ohio Secretary of State in contempt of court order
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Now this guy definitely should do jail time for voter suppression — Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is in comtempt of a court order issued a week ago. The court should find him in contempt on Monday and order him to cool his heels in jail for a few days. Last-Minute … Read more
The GOP war on voting: Florida, again
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Oh, Florida. Not again. Steve Beneen writes, Florida's voting fiasco: Florida has been the center of many election debacles, but 2012 is proving to be truly ridiculous, even by the Sunshine State's notorious standards. Gov. Rick Scott (R) and Republican state lawmakers deliberately "cut the days for early voting almost in half … Read more
