Real Journalism on the Mexican Border

Link: Sealing Our Border: Why it won’t work. This weekend the Arizona Daily Star introduced a four part series on the immigration issue. This is a timely topic for southern Arizona, coming as it does in the run-up to one of the top five most contentious Congressional races in the country. I have nothing but … Read more

Roy Warden Rides Again

Roy Warden, the anti-immigrationist who burns Mexican flags (an activity which I think is rather stupid, but I none-the-less recognize as being constitutionally protected symbolic speech), will be holding a new First Amendment fest next week on Aug. 17th at 6pm in Armoury Park. I won’t be able to make it, but if anyone wants … Read more

CampaignToons’ “Alien Invasion”: Racist Stereotyping Coming to a GOP Campaign Near You?

Link: CampaignToons :: Alien Invasion – Chupacabras for Our Nation’s Borders. CampaignToons is a brilliant little company, I have to admit. I think cartooning has a significant future in political messaging. It’s fun, it’s cheap, it’s compelling, and it’s a good way to satirize your opponent. This particular message struck me as interesting because of … Read more