The Accidental Governor’s hissy-fit special session on Monday
March 29, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Why do conservatives waste millions of state taxpayer dollars on "junk lawsuits" that are frivolous claims? Because it feeds their fundraising coffers from their conservative base. Monday is a special session called by the Accidental Governor for political posturing, pure and simple. Attorney General Terry Goddard would not join the politically motivated
Three must-read opinions this weekend
March 28, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: There are three excellent opinions this weekend that put the current state of affairs in this country into historical context. The past informs our present, and gives us guidance for the future. We ignore the lessons of the past at our own peril. Frank Rich of the New York Times puts the
The coming week – legislative edition
March 28, 2010
Posted by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings As usual, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona Legislature, except where noted, and subject to change without notice… The highlight (so to speak) this week looks to be the eighth special session of the lege, called by the Governor to ask for permission to
RNC rejects DNC joint civility statement
March 28, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Republican National Committee has rejected a proposal from the Democratic National Committee to sign a joint “civility” statement. "It's a trap!" The Party of No is also the party of paranoia and conspiracy theories. RNC rejects joint 'civility' statement – POLITICO.com: Various members of the DNC — including Chairman Tim Kaine,
DNC ad thanks Rep. Giffords for standing up for Arizonans against insurance company abuses
March 28, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: And you should thank her too.
Arizona media in the news
March 28, 2010
by David Safier Here are a few bits and pieces about recent handlings mishandling of the news by local and state newspapers. Brewer screwed up and appointed people to the new Rio Nuevo board who are supposed to be Tucson residents, but aren't. Here's the opening line of Rob O'Dell's article: "At least two of
Just in time for April Fools Day – Another Special Session
March 27, 2010
posted by Craig McDermott In a development that surprised very few observers, on Friday, Arizona's governor called an 8th Special Session of the 49th Arizona Legislature. The subject of the special session won't be penny-ante issues like the state's budget mess, or the failing state education system, or the vanishing soclal safety net, or any of
Credit where credit is due
March 27, 2010
by David Safier I taught both photography and photojournalism, so I love a good photo, and I can recognize when a photographer has taken that extra effort to make a shot work. That iconic photo of Giffords' office with the flag partially obscured by shattered glass but still standing proud is one of those photos
