Protests against school integration — in Israel

by David Safier I usually stay out of all matters having to do with Israel on the blog. It's such a frighteningly complex issue. When I listen to the heated debates, with each side hurling grievances and injustices at the other, I keep hearing the words of an old 60s song in my head: "Nobody's … Read more

SB1070 Update: No training for officers in schools

by David Safier Question: How should police officers implement SB1070 in schools? Answer: It's pretty much up to them. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board is developing training for the state's 16,000 law enforcement officers to prepare them for July 29, when the law goes into effect. Executive Director Lyle Mann said the … Read more

More on the Huppenthal video

by David Safier One thing is clear. In the video created by high school journalism students, Ed Supe candidate John Huppenthal looks like a very dim bulb. Give him a question outside of his comfort zone, and he gets a blank look on his face and reveals a blank space in his gray matter. But … Read more

Huppenthal is still the same deer in the headlights

by David Safier I posted a few days ago about Senator and Ed Supe candidate Huppenthal being taken to school by some high school journalists who had done their homework and asked him questions he wasn't prepared for. That he showed such disrespect for the people who he wants to oversee as Ed Supe is … Read more