Rally against SB 1070 Saturday
by David Safier A rally against SB 1070 will be held at Grijalva Headquarters, 452 S. Stone Ave. The announcement for the rally says, "Please bring your signs and tell Governor Brewer that you will not stand for this!"
AZ Congressional Delegation
Grijalva’s Tucson, Yuma offices closed due to threats
by David Safier Some folks are upset enough about Grijalva's stand against Arizona's anti-immigration bill that, according to the Star, one person called “who threatened to go down there and blow everyone’s brains out then go to the border to shoot Mexicans.” The offices received "multiple death threats and threats of violence." Grijalva staffer Ruben … Read more
Giffords to talk on health care in Sahuarita Wednesday afternoon
by David Safier This is a bit late, but for anyone in the general Sahuarita area, Giffords will be talking about health care issues at 1pm Wednesday, at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 17750 S. La Canada Drive.
Combining schools and solar
by David Safier This is the kind of thing I like to hear about — making it easier for schools to install solar power systems. This should be happening on as much government property as possible here in Sunville. But the added benefit is, in schools renewable energy installations provide energy and education. Here's the … Read more
Giffords on AZ Illustrated, 6:30pm
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