New poll says, AZ GOP out of step with voters on gun policies
by David Safier A poll released today shows voters in Arizona are far more sane about gun policy than the Republicans who are pushing through as much of the NRA agenda as they can. Strong majorities of polled AZ voters want to make sure lost and stolen guns are reported, all gun buyers pass background … Read more
Jon Stewart on the scapegoating of teachers
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Wisconsin senator resorts to ‘dirty hippie’ punching to defame public employees
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Why do Republicans hate working people? No, seriously. I was half listening to this interview (below) on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell last night when my ears perked up and I asked out loud, "What did he just say?" Wisconsin state senator Glenn Grothman (R-WI) referred to public employees encamped at … Read more
Arizona should add a sixth “C” to it’s civics curriculum…and maybe a seventh…
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings It's been sort of a tradition for Arizona's schools to teach about the "5 C's" of Arizona's history – Copper, Cotton, Citrus, Cattle, and Climate. Recent developments in the state have led some to observe that it may be time to add a sixth "C" - Crazy. A … Read more
Concert to Benefit the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding – March 10 in Tucson
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: ALL-STAR LINEUP MARCH 10! TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER Jackson Browne and Alice Cooper, in partnership with Danny Zelisko, have put together this amazing concert for us. It is a fundraiser for the non-profit Community Foundation for Southern Arizona's Fund for Civility, Respect, and Understanding. Set up by the family of Ron Barber, the … Read more
Baja Arizona update
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Cronkite News Service has this video report on Baja Arizona. And more… Co-Chair of Start Our State Paul Eckerstrom discusses Baja Arizona on MSNBC. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
The Farley Report – March 1, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report by Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD 28): I want to start off tonight with some very good news for a change. To make it even better, it's all about the future of our politics. The Independent Redistricting Committee — which as of this morning consisted of … Read more
