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Because you can’t see it too often
May 26, 2012
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by David Safier Here, for the second time on BfA, is the best 37 seconds in local news: Jesse Kelly on KGUN stonewalling the question about his application for an endorsement from ALIPAC in 2010 and the group's re-endorsement of his current run. My favorite part is the smug look on Jesse's face. "I'm not … Read more
Our Faulty Fascination with Partial Solutions
May 26, 2012
By Karl Reiner The bill introduced in the Arizona legislature to establish a 62 mile deep warning zone along the Arizona- Mexico border was eventually withdrawn by its sponsor. The objective of the bill was to alert residents and visitors to the dangers posed by illegal immigrants and drug traffickers in the zone, an area … Read more
Stand up against Citizens United – corporations are not people!
May 26, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Two local events are coming up in opposition to Citizens United v. FEC. First, the "Move to Amend Barnstorming Tour" is coming to Tucson on Tuesday, June 12, at 7:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd Street (at Swan Road). JUNE 1-17: Move to Amend Barnstorming Tour in Texas … Read more
First, demonize teachers, then what? Expect to raise teacher quality?
May 26, 2012
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by David Safier Generally during economic downturns, more men turn to teaching as a profession. You might not make lots of money, but it beats unemployment or asking, "Do you want fries with that burger?" Not this time, though. As bad as the employment situation is for college educated men, they're not turning to teaching. … Read more
FAUX News makes you stupid
May 26, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I blame all of 24/7 cable TV for this, really. I had to wait for a repairman to show up the other day and had the opportunity (misfortune) to channel surf through some daytime TV programming, something I never do. Oh my God! I could literally feel brain cells being destroyed. Turn it off, turn it … Read more
Drinking Liberally LD9 House Democrats Debate, Wednesday, May 30th at 6pm
May 25, 2012
By Michael Bryan This Wednesday night, 5/30, Drinking Liberally will host a debate between the three Democratic candidates for the Arizona House of Representatives for LD9: Dustin Cox, Mohur Sidhwa, and Victoria Steele. Drinking Liberally starts at 6pm (at The Shanty on 4th Avenue); the debate will start promptly at 6:30. The debate will be moderated by me. … Read more
One of Arizona’s Imagine Schools fires two-thirds of its teachers
May 25, 2012
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by David Safier Imagine Schools' problems have finally surfaced and gotten press in Arizona. According to the Republic, 10 or 11 of the 14 teachers at Imagine Prep at Superstition in Apache Junction have been let go. The reason given is that the school is going in a different direction. Reporters Patrick Ryan and Chelsey … Read more
Fact checking the mendacity of ‘Mittens’
May 25, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for Steve Benen's weekly fact checking of the pathological liar, Willard "Mittens" Romney. Chronicling Mitt's Mendacity, Vol. XIX: Campaigning in Iowa yesterday, President Obama reflected on some of Mitt Romney's recent speeches, including last week's remarks in Iowa. "I know Governor Romney came to Des Moines last week; warned … Read more
