McCain to oppose Elena Kagan based on right-wing myth and falsehood
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sen. John McCain recently announced that he would oppose the nomination of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court. Was there ever any doubt? McCain's knee-jerk response is to oppose anything that President Obama proposes. This bitter old man can't get over the ass-whupping Obama handed him in 2008. McCain purports to … Read more
How Does SB1070 Violate the Commerce Clause?
In my previous posts I examined the reasons given in the DOJ brief why SB1070 violates federal supremacy in immigration both generally, under field preemption, and specifically, under conflict preemption, and the general import of the suit. This final post on the brief concerns the final argument of the brief: SB1070 violates the Dormant Commerce Clause. … Read more
Ward Connerly’s Plans to Buy A Vote in Arizona
By Jenn Ward Connerly considers his plans to buy elections, one state at a time. Proposition 107 is bad news for equal opportunity in Arizona. But, Ward Connerly, no friend to diversity efforts, has dedicated himself to pushing this effort through in November. His American Civil Rights Initiative (ACRI) worked with State Senator Russell Pearce and … Read more
A vote for Brewer is a vote for Pearce
by David Safier Linda Valdez has a fascinating and insightful column in today's Republic. Her thesis: Goddard should run against Pearce, not Brewer. Goddard has to sell himself to voters as the governor who will check the radical excesses of Pearce, who hopes to be state Senate president next session and can be expected to … Read more
Arizona Association of Realtors candidate endorsements
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Association of Realtors endorsed 78 statewide and legislative candidates the group says promote issues important to homeowners, Realtors and the real estate industry. Arizona Capitol Times » Arizona Realtors back 78 statewide and legislative candidates: The group endorsed 54 Republicans and 24 Democrats. Here’s a complete listing of the group’s … Read more
AZ’s ELL English Immersion policy studied, found lacking
by David Safier UCLA's Civil Rights Project has pulled together a number of abstracts and papers about Arizona's 4 hour English Immersion policy for ELL students. Two of the studies come from UA. The verdict: At best, the program is no more effective than other states' ELL programs. At worst, it's harmful to the students. … Read more
How Does SB1070 Conflict with Federal Immigration Law?
By Michael Bryan In the last post I discussed the general concept of preemption in the DOJ suit to enjoin the enforcement of SB1070 and how SB1070 falls afoul of field preemption. In this post I will discuss the various specific ways the Feds' brief claims that SB1070 conflicts with federal law and is therefore … Read more
