Pima County Democratic African-American Caucus Forum with Rep. Raul Grijalva
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Late political calendar update: Advertisement Pima County Democratic African American Caucus Invites you to attend a “political discussion” Led by Congressman Raul Grijalva Followed by a moderated question and answer session Topics will include: Immigration Health Care Reform Regulating Wall Street Friday, May 7, 2010 St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church 3809 E. 3rd … Read more
“Los Suns” story doesn’t rise to Star’s newsprint standards
by David Safier The Suns plan to wear "Los Suns" jerseys in tonight's playoff game, voicing their opposition to SB 1070 and their support of Arizona's Hispanic community. Viva, Los Suns! The story isn't in today's Star newspaper. It's in an AP story posted on the Star's website Tuesday, so the paper knew about the … Read more
Paul Cunningham appointed to Ward 2 Tucson City Council Seat
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Friend of Blog for Arizona Carolyn Classen at the Tucson Citizen reports Paul Cunningham appointed to Ward 2 Council seat – Carolyn's Community: Paul Cunningham, a Pima County juvenile probation officer since December 1999, was appointed by the Tucson City Council by a 6-0 vote tonight to the vacant Ward 2 Council … Read more
Tucson, Flagstaff sue to challenge SB 1070, Phoenix dithers
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The City of Tucson became the first city to approve a legal challenge to Arizona's controversial new immigration law that requires local police to verify the status of those they "reasonably suspect" are here illegally. City suit will seek to nullify SB 1070: The City Council voted 5-1 Tuesday to sue the … Read more
The Farley Report: May 4, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report by Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD28): At last the Legislature has adjourned, with no special sessions on the horizon (for now, anyway). Adjournment Sine Die was declared at 11:07pm last Thursday, April 29. Every year, the House runs a Sine Die pool, where a few hundred … Read more
John McCain’s disturbing lack of faith in America
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Keith Olbermann delivered a "special comment" Tuesday night that goes to the heart of the conservative argument to tear up the Constitutuion and tear up the Bill of Rights, and in the case of Joe Lieberman, to strip American citizens of their citizenship, every time some yahoo is a wannabe terrorist: their … Read more
Mormons split on SB 1070
by David Safier Interesting questions are being raised among Mormons about SB 1070. Do they accept Russell Pearce's view that the anti-immigrant law adheres to the "12th Article of Faith, which says Mormons believe in 'obeying, honoring and sustaining the law'"? Or do they look at some of the more humane teachings of the church? … Read more
