Pearce threatens to lock up workers if they protest
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings In keeping with his favorite way of dealing with those who disagree with him. Another reason to turn out to help out the recall effort in LD18…not that we needed yet another. Advertisement From Stephen Lemons of the Phoenix New Times – The latest addition to the Pearce … Read more
Some dots that need connecting
by David Safier This all sounds very interesting to me, but I'm not sure what it means. So, dear reader, here are some dots which could use some connecting. Bonds issued to American Charter Schools Foundation (ACSF) had a rating outlook of "Negative," but that has been revised to Stable. The bonds currently have a … Read more
All the university right wing money can buy
by David Safier The Weekly had one of those articles last week that make the paper mandatory reading. It's about the new "Freedom Center" at UA, funded by conservative dollars and headed by David Schmidtz, "a star among libertarian intellectuals." Ken Kendrick, who is "co-founder of the software company Datatel, and is currently managing general … Read more
A political realignment occurring?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Washington Independent reports a Majority of Republicans want a third party for the first time: For the first time since Gallup began polling the public on the issue, a majority of Republicans back the establishment of a third political party. Although support for a third party among all Americans is actually down … Read more
Ethnic Studies rift spinning out of control
by David Safier The rift between TUSD and the Save Ethnic Studies group is growing, and the most recent events lead me to question Superintendent Pedicone's leadership skills. He stepped into a contentious situation when he took over the District and has made misstep after misstep, combining a misreading of the situation with statements which … Read more
President Obama channels his inner Colbert
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Oh, you know Stephen Colbert will be doing a segment on President Obama's immigration speech in El Paso on Tuesday after this. I was struck by one passage from the president's speech that sounded all too familiar. Remarks by the President on Comprehensive Immigration Reform in El Paso, Texas: So, here’s the … Read more
Update: Pearce Recall on track to collect enough signatures – help put them over the top
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: There was an Anne Murray hit single back in the 1980's, "We sure could use a little good news today." Well, here's your "a little good news" for today, and things will only get better if you get out there and work to make this goal a reality. Russell Pearce will likely … Read more
