Successful schools and money
by David Safier No, more money isn't the solution to improving education. Good teachers — enough of them to give students individual attention — good adminstrators, clear goals and adequate supplies are what it takes to improve students' learning. But the thing is, most of that stuff costs money. Two cases in point: 1. Obama … Read more
The Farley Report – March 8, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD 28): None of us will forget the events of January 8–two months ago today. I know many of us initially felt a sense of helplessness in the face of an unmitigated tragedy. What can we do in the face of senseless … Read more
Pictorial evidence of what Russell Pearce thinks of the United States
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings So, I wonder – How long will it be before Russell Pearce orders the Senate to rise and pledge allegiance to the flag of Arizona? The Arizona Senate during a vote. Note the one lower level light, just to the right of the screen in the middle of the … Read more
Did I just read this in the Republic or a supermarket tabloid?
by David Safier This story about Scott Bundgaard's marriage five years ago is so full of unbelievable details, I would think twice about repeating it, except that it's from the Republic, not the Weekly World News next to a picture of Alien Boy, and the man is right now embroiled in a case of possible … Read more
Will American Islamophobia Lead to a Modern ‘Spanish Inquisition’?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Christian Taliban zealots who espouse the belief that America was founded as a Christian nation — it was not, the Founding Fathers intended strict religious neutrality with the First Amendment — and who would apply a Christianity religious test not just to elected officeholders — in violation of the U.S. Constitution … Read more
Pay attention to the Legislature’s floor session today…
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Today at the Arizona Legislature, most of the action is expected to be on the floors of both chambers. The committee agendas are relatively sparse and look fairly innocuous. However, "innocuous" is NOT a word that most observers would use to describe the floor calendars today. Things like … Read more
Report: Big Bank Tax Dodges Bankrupt States
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The National People's Action and the Public Accountability Initiative has released its groundbreaking report, "Big Bank Tax Drain: How Wall Street Speculation and Tax Avoidance are Starving Public Revenues." Make Wall Street Pay: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Wall Street banks caused the economic crisis that has left millions unemployed, foreclosed-on, and without prospects in … Read more
