Gabrielle Giffords at Drinking Liberally on 7/5/7
July 2, 2007
I gotta say I was somewhat surprised when Gabbi’s office contacted us for a date at Drinking Liberally. I had just tore into her over her vote on the Iraq supplementals that kept the troops in Iraq until at least September. I sent her a letter which I published here outlining my objection and visited
The Lastest GOP Hypocrisy
July 1, 2007
Link: Sign the Petition to Expose The Obstructionists. Remember, not so long ago, when the GOP would bellyache regularly about "obstructionist" Democrats who used "cowardly" procedural maneuvers to prevent an "up or down vote" on their legislation and nominees? Remember how they railed against "thwarting the will of majority" with such "anti-democratic" tricks? Remember how
Send John Shadegg Packing
June 30, 2007
It’s time for John Shadegg to go. Arizona’s CD 3 has been targeted as one of the 40 districts of interest for a turn over by the DCCC in 2008. A loss by Shadegg would be a major blow the national GOP, not to mention giving Democrats a majority in our House delegation. Shadegg ran
Drinking Liberally Tucson now on Facebook
June 27, 2007
Drinking Liberally Tucson is trying out Facebook to help build community and foster greater participation by members. We have started a group on Facebook, and Drinking Liberally events will now be posted there as well. If you don’t have a Facebook account I encourage you to try it; it’s free and it isn’t just for
What to do on 7/7/7
June 25, 2007
Live Earth is coming: find a local event near you. So far, there are several events planned in Phoenix and one in Tucson (which is free). Sign up. Volunteer to to help out. Not only is it going to be good fun with lots of great music, but it’s a chance to meet others in
Incarcerex
June 21, 2007
Boy, if there’s one thing the Libertarians are good for, it’s having the guts (and lack of electoral exposure) to advocate for fundamental reform of our out-of-control drug policy. This spoof ad is a real gem:
A Progressive Immigration Policy
June 17, 2007
Progressives have been reactive in the face of the immigration debate for too long. One of my favorite blogger/journalists, Dave Neiwert of Orcinus, is planning to attempt to articulate a clear and powerful statement of a progressive position on immigration. I think that’s a fine idea and I plan to keep an ear to ground
