I expected, having been delayed in writing about Bill Clinton’s rally in Reid Park for Pederson, to have found all the bloggy goodness already squeezed out of the event. But other than some brief mentions and a some quick notes on the action of the Bill/Janet/Jim show in Phoenix, I see nary a peep about … Read more
I got the following notice from Linda at the Arizona Advocacy Network: My name is Linda Brown and I Direct the Arizona Advocacy Network, acommunity organization leading the fight to overturn Prop 200’s voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements through a federal lawsuit. As you may know, about two weeks ago the US Supreme Court overturned … Read more
Via AZStarNet (and hat tip to Curtis): Error means service cuts, likely tax hikes in Pima Pima County faces across-the-board budget cuts and area school districts may have to raise taxes to pay for a $24 million tax refund to Qwest Communications. The Arizona Court of Appeals sided with the telecommunications company when it claimed … Read more
Via KNAU (hat tip to Erin): Alyssa Peterson An Arizona soldier allegedly shot herself in late 2003 after being ordered to torture prisoners in Iraq and then declining to continue. Alyssa was an interrogator and language specialist who spoke Arabic. There is a diary on Kos by Erin about this tragedy. Was Alyssa just a … Read more
Link: MoveOn.org Political Action. There are plenty of house parties using MoveOn.org’s calling lists to turn out low-efficacy Democrats between now and election day. Grab your cell phone, sign up for a party, and get calling!