Verdict expected Tuesday in Sen. John Huppenthal’s case

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: A verdict is expected today in the case of Sen. John Huppenthal, R-Chandler, who is facing criminal misdemeanor changes stemming from the removal of a 2008 campaign sign targeting him. Verdict expected in case involving Ariz. lawmaker Justice of the Peace Pro Tem Daniel Washburn for the Maricopa County court in Chandler … Read more

“An Open Letter to Sen. John McCain”

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Republic today published this letter to the editor An open letter to Sen. John McCain: Dear Sen. McCain, I'm requesting your help in the health care debate. Opponents of President Barack Obama's plan have publicly called him a Nazi. Using this word puts all discourse into the arena of hate … Read more

Special Session Update: Week Eight – Time to Decide (or Not)

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona House and Senate reconvene at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, beginning the eighth week of the Special Session. The Arizona Capitol Times reports that there has been no progress since 5-way talks began last Friday. The Accidental Governor has until the end of Wednesday to either sign or veto the budget … Read more

But ethnic/gender studies programs distort history

by David SafierThe problem with Black Studies, Hispanic Studies, Asian  Studies and Women's Studies is, they give students a distorted sense of history — or so we hear from the detractors of ethnic and gender studies programs. What we need is good old Amurican History. That tells the real story. Oh, I guess sometimes the … Read more