by David Safier Still no mention in the Star about the effort to recall Russell Pearce. There was another story about the recall in the Republic yesterday, including this interesting information about the chair of Citizens for a Better Arizona which is pushing the effort. He's a Republican and a Mormon. Chad Snow, a Phoenix … Read more
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings …Last week, in their war on brown people, the nativists in the AZ lege opened up a new front, targeting children. Now, they're going after the sick and injured… During the 17th, 18th, and even 19th centuries, when the British Navy ran short on recruits to man their ships, … Read more
Posted by Michael Bryan The nativists' attack on birthright citizenship (not surprisingly) has at its heart a Big Lie. That lie is clearly stated in H.R. 140, the legislation introduced in the House and sponsored (so far) by 45 members to 'correct' the interpretation of the 14th Amendment: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may … Read more
by David Safier Did you hear the one about a Recall Russell Pearce drive? Not if you rely on the Star, you didn't. But you can read about it in the East Valley Trib, the Phoenix New Times, the Yuma Sun and KSAZ Phoenix. Note that Yuma is way outside Pearce's legislative district, as is … Read more
by David Safier Nicely put. Let me write that Montini headline once again: Lawmakers end ‘civility,' attack babies Here's a little more on the matter in Montini's post, this time from Clint Bolick of the Goldwater Institute who, if I remember correctly, is against SB1070. G.I. has libertarian leanings, and that makes them less anti-immigration … Read more