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Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I never thought I would see the day that we would have to refight battles already won during my lifetime and within my memory. I'll be damned if I am going to allow nativist and racist conservatives to unravel fifty years of racial progress and roll back the clock to the 1950s. … Read more
G.I.’s Schlomach says it, but leaves room for deniability
by David SafierI was told recently by someone at the Goldwater Institute that they are absolutely honest with their numbers and data.Does purposeful deception fall under G.I.'s definition of "absolutely honest"?It's possible, I guess. If bus drivers can be called bureaucrats by torturing the language in a way that probably violates the Geneva Convention, I … Read more
No change. G.I. still AWOL on SB 1070
by David SafierThe Goldwater Institute still thinks the anti-immigrant bill, which has made Arizona the biggest story in the country, isn't worthy of comment. Or, more accurately, G.I. is still afraid of messing with that big ol' 800 pound gorilla. It's safer hiding behind the sofa.Commenter Todd had an interesting insight on G.I.'s silence.This is … Read more
Meet Kris Kobach, the man behind SB 1070
Posted by AzBlueMeranie: I introduced you to Kris Kobach in an earlier post, but Zachary Roth at talkingpointsmemo.com has more. AZ Immigration Bill Writer's Resume: GOP Activist, Ashcroft Aide, Arpaio Ally: The controversial Arizona immigration bill signed into law last week was written in part by a conservative immigration law expert and Republican activist who's … Read more
The Dupnik Rebellion: “Hell No!” to enforcing SB 1070
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Pima County's Sheriff-for-Life Clarence Dupnik says "Hell no!" to enforcing the unconstitutional and discriminatory "papers please" anti-immigrant law (SB 1070). OK, he did not do his impression of House Minority Leader John Boehner, but you know he was thinking it. The Dupnik rebellion: Pima's top cop says "no" to SB 1070: TUCSON … Read more
My conclusion: No red flags at Sonoran Science Academy
by David SafierI've listened to a number of people and read quite a bit of material, and I've come to the conclusion there is no reason to condemn Sonoran Science Academy. In fact, the Sonoran Science schools appear to be very serious about their educational mission, and the students appear to benefit from going there.I've … Read more
“People at the top of corporations go where they want to live”
by David SafierAZ Blue Meanie mentioned this Star article already, but I think it deserves spotlighting.A Harvard economist who is also a Tucson native said tax incentives and clever framing won't attract businesses if the city or the state isn't attractive as a place to live.[Joseph] Kalt said studies of state and municipal initiatives to … Read more
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