Fleming’s bill gives veterans in-state tuition status

by David SafierRep. Pat Fleming (D, LD-25), who has long standing ties to military families and veterans, sponsored a bill that provides in-state tuition for Arizona veterans. It passed the House 48-1. House Bill 2495 provides in-state student status for tuition purposes at any public university or community college in Arizona for a veteran who … Read more

It’s comics day at BfA

by David SafierAfter posting a letter-perfect Fitz earlier today, I saw the latest Tom Tomorrow offering in the Tucson Weekly (The link is from Salon). He cuts through conservative verbiage masterfully to reveal the meaning behind their words.

Rep. Giffords “Congress on your Corner” this Saturday

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Giffords House Press Release U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS TO HOST 17th “CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER” ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20 IN VAIL C.J. Karamargin- 6.15.2009 TUCSON – U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will host her 17th “Congress on Your Corner” on Saturday, June 20 at The Academy Village Community Center in Vail. “Congress on … Read more

Iran’s Green Revolution, or another Tehran Spring?

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have been meaning to post on the dramatic events occurring in Iran since the election last Friday, but the reporting in the American news media has simply been atrocious. Now that the foreign news media have been expelled from Iran, the American news media is relying upon unconfirmed reports purportedly sent … Read more