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RNC remains subject to consent decree for voter suppression
March 18, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I will from time to time refer to the consent decrees to which the Republican National Committee (RNC) is subject for its past organized voter suppression. A primer on GOP voter suppression: voter caging. The RNC regularly files an appeal every couple of years asking for the court order to be lifted. The … Read more
Takeaways from the Librotraficante Literary Showcase
March 18, 2012
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by David Safier Here is a collection of one liners from last night's Librotraficante Literary Showcase: Dagoberto Gilb, author of The Magic of Blood and other works: (Talking before the event about the effectiveness of the MAS courses in stimulating student interest and raising achievement.) "I think that's what they call AP, when they're not … Read more
Bill Roe elected Arizona Democratic Party Chair
March 18, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Bill Roe is a conservationist who has served on the board of directors of the Arizona League of Conservation Voters. He also served two terms on the Arizona State Parks Board and was a member of the Land and Water Trust Board. Roe was recently elected a Democratic National Committeeman at the … Read more
The coming week…
March 17, 2012
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings As usual, all committee agenda and schedules subject to change without notice… I'm guessing that the stores in the area of the state capitol have experienced a run on lip balm due to an epidemic of chapped lips centered on 1700 West Washington. The session of the … Read more
My Own Santorum… Cocktail, That Is.
March 17, 2012
By Michael Bryan Saturdays are cocktail day around the Bryan household. Friends come over and I play bartender. Sometimes I go for the classics, but today I was inspired. He died for your cocktail A bar owner in New York has gotten some great press by inventing his own version of the Santorum Cocktail. I … Read more
A Worn Out Welcome
March 17, 2012
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Posted by Bob Lord Why is Hamid Karzai lashing out at Americans? Because he’s insulted over the Koran burnings? Because he’s angry at the loss of Afghani lives? Hardly. We’re talking about one of the most corrupt rulers ever to grace the planet. He could care less about such things. So, why is he lashing … Read more
Reminder: LD 28 St. Patrick’s Day Annual Fundraiser – New Date!
March 17, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Thanks to the Arizona Democratic Party scheduling a Special State Committee Meeting today at the same date and time as the originally scheduled event (doesn't anyone know how to do a calendar conflict check? Why do you think we publish a weekly calendar?), LD 28 has rescheduled its Annual St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser to … Read more
Reminder: Women in Blue 2012 Breakfast and Lobbying Day
March 17, 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Announcement from the Arizona Democratic Party: Women in Blue 2012 Breakfast and Lobbying Day Featuring Special GuestNicole Stanton and State Legislators:Rep. Lela Alston – Rep. Sally Ann Gonzales – Rep. Katie Hobbs Rep. Debbie McCune Davis – Rep. Lynne Pancrazi – Rep. Anna Tovar Sen. Paula Aboud – Sen. Olivia Cajero Bedford … Read more
