The coming week – legislative edition
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 … Read more
RNC rejects DNC joint civility statement
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, … Read more
DNC ad thanks Rep. Giffords for standing up for Arizonans against insurance company abuses
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: And you should thank her too.
Arizona media in the news
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 … Read more
Just in time for April Fools Day – Another Special Session
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 … Read more
Credit where credit is due
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 … Read more
Fitz on the Palin Palooza Tour
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona McMedia is in the pocket of Grampy crabbypants, always has been. That kind of media saturation is how John McCain has stayed in office for 28 years. Rather than report the McMedia's servile reporting here, instead I'll let David Fitzsimmons give his comedic take on the Palin Palooza Tour this … Read more
