How Sci Fi-Fantasy-Horror Literature and Film Explored and Shaped the Human Condition.
October 31, 2019
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“May the Force Be With You.” “Live Long and Prosper.” “Up, Up, and Away.” “You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.” “Expelliarmus!” “Bow Ties are Cool.” These quotes from Star Wars, Star Trek, Superman, The Incredible Hulk, Harry Potter, and Doctor Who are just some of the examples of how human culture has been influenced … Read more
Mark Mitchell seeks a Third Term as Tempe’s Mayor.
October 31, 2019
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Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell is a living example of the local mayor working for the good of the local residential and business communities depicted in works like Bruce Katz’s The New Localism and The Metropolitan Revolution. A professed pragmatic progressive problem-solver, Mitchell has served as Tempe’s Mayor since 2012. Previous to that, he was a … Read more
Trumpist sycophant propaganda media is a cancer in the American body politic
October 30, 2019
Last week The Daily Beast reported, Trump Cuts Out Media That Doesn’t ‘Make Him Feel Beautiful’: Nowadays, faced with a rapidly escalating impeachment inquiry and a potentially tough re-election fight, Trump is going to even greater lengths than usual to try to banish—or retaliate against—news outlets he perceives as unfriendly, and to build an even … Read more
It is time to follow the Arizona State Constitution and make University and College Education as “Free as Possible.”
October 30, 2019
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Article 11 of the State Constitution of Arizona deals with public education. Section six concerns higher education at the state’s public universities. It states “instruction” at state universities “shall (not should) be as free as possible.” Well, according to a new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Arizona “Public Servants” (Republicans) in … Read more
Three Ways to Improve Student Test Performance in Arizona.
October 29, 2019
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The 2018/19 AZ Merit scores in Language Arts and Mathematics were recently released. Arizona Students improved their performance in 13 of the 22 test areas. That is good news. Students and their instructors are to be commended. The bad news is about half of the Arizona students (and others in states that have an end … Read more
Republican Hypocrisy Abounds in the Failed Censure of Adam Schiff.
October 29, 2019
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Last week, the Republicans in the House of Representatives failed to gain a majority on an attempt to censure Intelligence Committee Chairperson Adam Schiff on his insightful comments (parody) about Mr. Trump’s July 25 phone conversation with the Ukrainian President and his handling of the impeachment inquiry. This measure was voted down on a party-line … Read more
Paul Penzone wants to build on the new culture he has installed at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department.
October 29, 2019
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There is a new culture at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department. Instead of the divisive cult of personality that prevailed during the Joe Arpaio Era, the Sheriffs Department under Paul Penzone has sought to instill a culture where the people, not the office, are served first. During his less than three years as Sheriff, Mr. … Read more
STFU whiny Republicans! House to hold formal vote on next phase of the impeachment process
October 28, 2019
Last week, Judge Beryl Howell — the chief federal judge in Washington — ruled (.pdf) that the impeachment inquiry Democrats have launched is valid even though the House hasn’t taken a formal vote on it. As Politico reported, Judge rules DOJ must turn over Mueller grand jury material to House Democrats: The decision rejects specious arguments … Read more
