A quick history lesson for rookie legislators
February 9, 2011
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Terri Proud, a Tucson tea party type and freshman Republican legislator, has introduced HB2657, a measure to require that all municipal and school board elections be conducted as partisan affairs. Ummmm. OK. Really. I just wonder if, before she sacrificed a tree to put her brilliant idea onto … Read more
Redistricting Update: Pearce names Richard Stertz to Redistricting Commission
February 9, 2011
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings From the Arizona Daily Star, written by Rhonda Bodfield - Senate President Russell Pearce picked Pima County Republican Richard Stertz to serve as the third member of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. Stertz, who runs a faith-based organization geared toward getting churches more involved in the community, won out … Read more
Cochise County Democratic Party 6th Annual High Desert Dinner
February 9, 2011
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1st Annual Working Women’s Award Celebration in Honor of International Women’s Day
February 9, 2011
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The Farley Report – February 8, 2011
February 9, 2011
Posted by azBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD 28): First off, I want to invite you to celebrate the 99th anniversary of Arizona's statehood by taking part in a statewide Office Hours for all Democratic legislators across Arizona this Saturday, February 12. Your District 28 Dream Team of … Read more
Apparently, AZGOPers play favorites when it comes to the Bill of Rights
February 8, 2011
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings While the Founding Fathers may have placed the First Amendment to the US Constitution first, it's one of the Rs least favorites, at least based on their behavior Monday. – In the House Ways and Means Committee meeting, committee chair Jack Harper (R-Surprise!) refused to allow a representative … Read more
The encroachment of theocracy in Arizona
February 8, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Dr. Gilbert D. Shapiro had a guest opinion in the Arizona Daily Star the other day that merits your attention. Is theocracy encroaching on government priorities in Arizona?: As an organization dedicated to reason, science, free inquiry and respect for basic human rights, the Center for Inquiry of Southern Arizona (CFI-SAZ) is … Read more
