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
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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
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 … Read more
Credit where credit is due
March 27, 2010
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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
March 27, 2010
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
Star will not cover Tancredo event with CD-8 Republican candidates
March 27, 2010
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by David Safier One of the Republicans' most controversial figures (and that's saying a lot!), Tom Tancredo, will be in Southern Arizona today at a Tea Party event (I believe it's in Sonoita, but I'm not positive). Scheduled to share the stage with him are all the Republican candidates for the CD-8 congressional seat and, … Read more
Arizona List Candidate Endorsements
March 27, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona List is holding its 6th Anniversary Celebration today: Saturday, March 27, 11:30 a.m.: Arizona List 6th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration, at the Doubletree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way (Tucson). Luncheon honoring Catherene Morton, and featuring Amy Walter, one of the leading journalists covering Washington today! Ticket prices: 2010 Renewed Members: $50; Non-Members: … Read more
Giffords on AZ Illustrated, 6:30pm
March 26, 2010
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by David Safier The Star hasn't run an interview with Giffords since her office was vandalized. The editors must have some reason for ignoring a local story that's been covered nationally, and for refusing to run an iconic photo in their print addition which seems to be appearing everywhere else. I certainly don't know what … Read more
