by David Safier My body is currently unadorned, and I plan to keep it that way. Even temp tattoos are out, except, I guess, under extraordinary circumstances. But if (a) you're against SB1070, and (b) you're a Lady Gaga fan, and (c) you like what she did and said at her Phoenix concert . . … Read more
by David Safier I've been reading lots of anecdotal reports about Hispanics fleeing Arizona because of SB1070. We won't know how significant the actual numbers are for awhile, or where the exodus may be headed (most people think they're moving to neighboring states, not going back to Mexico). The best stat we're likely to get … Read more
by David Safier Have you wondered, as I have, how those 19th century legislators could be so stupid? I mean, when they supported the 14th amendment, how could they completely ignore the fact that it would apply, not only to ex-slaves and their children, but to babies born to other folks in the country who … Read more
This is Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce. He LITERALLY hates babies. I'm really not sure if this is pure political saber-rattling or a genuine debate the GOP is looking to engage in, but earlier this week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell joined other top Republicans in raising the question of birthright citizenship. The whole debate … Read more
by David Safier I'm turning into a big EJ Montini fan. His coverage of the whole trumped up immigration scare has been excellent. And the man knows how to turn a phrase. Case in point: the term "Crusade against babies": U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl is leading the way. That is to say, Kyl has decided … Read more