Cokerise over Grand Canyon
November 11, 2011
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by David Safier What could be more beautiful than a Dasani water bottle at the Grand Canyon sparkling in the early morning sun? A plan to ban the sale of plastic water bottles at the Grand Canyon was scrapped after talks with Coca-Cola, which is a donor to the national parks system and a bottled … Read more
Moving Tucson Forward: Inauguration Celebration Luncheon
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Moving Tucson Forward:Inauguration Celebration Luncheon featuring Mayor-ElectJonathan Rothschild Featuring: Council Members Regina Romero, Paul Cunningham and Shirley Scott Invited Guests: Vice Mayor Karin Uhlich, Council Members Richard Fimbres and Steve Kozachik 12:00 pm, Monday, December 5th Tucson Convention Center Ballroom 260 S. Church Ave. Individual Tickets $75, Tables $750 … Read more
A change in Arizona’s views on immigration?
November 11, 2011
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by David Safier ASU conducted a poll which found Arizonans are far more open to a path to citizenship for immigrants than seemed to be true a few years ago. The poll by ASU's Morrison Institute for Public Policy found that 78 percent of Arizonans would support legislation letting longtime undocumented immigrants become citizens if … Read more
Governor Goodhair self-parody: ‘Top Ten Rick Perry Excuses’
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: When you start doing self-parody, the campaign is over. Governor Goodhair Rick Perry is no longer a serious candidate for president of the United States after doing “Top Ten Rick Perry Excuses” on David Letterman.
Our Tea-Publican lawless legislature spanked by the courts, again
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Our Tea-Publican lawless legislature suffers from authoritarianism. They do not view themselves bound by the Constitution or by the rule of law. Just last week, Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, said what a judge considers "gross misconduct" is irrelevant to whether they can remove a commissioner. "Gross misconduct is essentially what … Read more
Axe the Flat Tax! Forum on Monday
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Panel to discuss Legislative plan to raise taxes on middle class Would cut taxes for those making over $100k annually State Capitol, Phoenix – Organizers in southern Arizona are gearing up to stop the Legislature’s flat tax bill – an income tax plan that will raise taxes on 8 out of every … Read more
DCSRA Event: An Evening with David Fitzsimmons
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area cordially invites you to join us for An evening with David Fitzsimmons January 17, 2012 5:30 – 6:00 PM Cash Bar 6:00 – 7:00 PM Dinner 7:00 – 8:00 PM Fitzsimmons Political Satire Desert Diamond Casino 1100 W. … Read more
Capt. Mark Kelly op/ed for Veterans Day
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Capt. Mark Kelly served 25 years in the U.S. Navy and retired in October. During his last 15 years, he was assigned to NASA and made four trips into space. He and U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords have been married for four years. Today on Veterans Day he pens this op/ed in the … Read more
