Statements in support of public sector unions and the American middle class in Wisconsin
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Pima County Democratic Party: Advertisement Resolution in Solidarity with the Public Sector Unions in Wisconsin, Arizona and across the Country Be it resolved that the Pima County Democratic Party stands in solidarity with the public sector unions under attack in Wisconsin, Arizona and across the country. The Pima … Read more
A day of infamy: Tea-Publicans declare war on government and the American middle class
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Tea-Publicans have declared war on government and the American middle class in their quest to end democracy and to impose a corporatocracy. They should no longer be treated with the legitimacy of a political party or movement. They are in insurrection against both state governments and the federal government and, more importantly, … Read more
Quick legislative update, March 9, 2011 –
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings What a difference a day makes… …On Tuesday, Sen. Scott Bundgaard (R-Domestic Violence Incident) was securely ensconced as the leader of the Republican majority in the Senate, having successfully rebuffed any move to depose him because of the furor surrounding him. On Wednesday, James King of the Phoenix New Times … Read more
Plenty of money to protect the . . . border?
by David Safier Like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, the AZ House pulled $5 million out of some orifice or other to protect the border protect Pinal County protect Sheriff Babeau. Less than 25% that amount for money for life-saving transplants? Nope, can't afford it. Here are some quotes from Scarpinato's … Read more
“Arizona empowerment accounts”: the new vouchers
by David Safier First it was vouchers, but no one liked the word. Then it was "school choice," but that's awfully vague and covers too many bases. Now, the term of art for vouchers is "educational savings accounts" or, in a new Arizona bill, "Arizona empowerment accounts." HB2706 creates these vouchers-by-a-different-name for students who are … Read more
The corporatocracy’s coup d’etat in Michigan
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sarah Jones writes at Politicususa.com blog, "Last night on MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow show, Maddow explained that Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder is pushing a bill through that will give ultimate governmental power literally to corporations, thereby using shock doctrine tactics to create a dystopian government." Rachel Maddow Exposes Michigan Republicans Secret War … Read more
A 50% hike in tuition tax credits
by David Safier The hike in private school tuition tax credits is moving right along. It passed the Senate committee and is waiting for a roll call vote. Then it's on to the House. It's a big hike, from $500 to $750 a year per individual, and from $1000 to $1500 for a couple. Since … Read more
