The plot thickens
by David SafierA news release from Grijalva: Tucson, AZ—Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus issues the flowing statement concerning the public option in the upcoming health care reform legislation: "The public option is central to healthcare reform. Real reform, which lowers costs and ensures all Americans get the quality, affordable healthcare … Read more
Billionaires for Wealthcare
by David SafierThe "Billionaires for Bush" crowd take on health care. "Weath care, not Health care!" Pretty funny. Hat tip to commenter J.T. Waldron.
The North Star School of Cosmetology
by David SafierI posted yesterday about some serious misuse of charter school funds at North Star Charter High School in Phoenix. Here's a follow up with another possible misuse of funds — not as significant, but indicative of the way people can use charters for their own financial gain when no one at the state … Read more
Health care rope-a-dope?
by David SafierAllow me to indulge in a bit of hopeful fantasy. I wonder if the Democrats, intentionally or unintentionally, have been playing rope-a-dope with the health care debate. Maybe the conservatives have more tricks hidden away that will match the town meeting shouters and the Death Panel liars. Maybe they can keep controlling the … Read more
Important charter school article in the Star. Where are the investigations?
by David SafierReporters Rhonda Bodfield and Enric Volante have written an excellent investigative article on charter schools in the Star: Education at charters is spotty, oversight lax. It talks about César Chávez Middle School and Aztlan Academy not turning in necessary records and possibly padding their student enrollments, allowing them to get more money from … Read more
Misuse of state funds at North Star Charter
by David Safier [Note: North Star Charter is in Phoenix. I forgot to mention that in the post.] When I wrote about a hostile takeover of North Star Charter High School which occurred in April of this year, I promised there would be more to follow. There is more, much more, concerning the misuse of … Read more
How not to write a headline
by David SafierThe Star has put together some misleading headlines in the past — lots of them, actually — but this is close to their worst. If you watched Obama's town meeting yesterday or any of the news coverage, you probably saw his exchange with a questioner who began by saying he was an NRA … Read more
