Arizona

updated 11:10 a.m.

Updated: Obama outraises McCain - in Arizona!

As if only holding a slim 3-point lead in his homestate of Arizona wasn't bad enough, McCain is waking up this morning to another bitter pill. Obama raised more money in Arizona last month than John McCain , and is only $66,000 behind him on total cash raised in Arizona this year. Barack Obama quietly raised more money in Arizona last month for his presidential campaign than John McCai...
DailyKos (Arizona) - 11:10 a.m.

Conservative Groups Sue to Stop Labor-Backed Consumer Initiative in Arizona

In December 2007, the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association (SMWIA) filed paperwork with the Arizona Secretary of State to form the Arizona Homeowners’ Bill of Rights Committee. The goal was clear, to  provide homeowners with improved rights to deal with construction defects and shady home sales practices that have been plaguing consumers across the country and in particular ...
DailyKos (Arizona) - 11:10 a.m.

McCain Stepping Up Campaign in AZ

I am heading out the door to work so this will be relatively brief. The story speaks for itself, anyway. John McCain is being forced to step up his campaign in Arizona , of all places. ...
DailyKos (Arizona) - 11:10 a.m.

Coverage of Patterson and LD29 race picking up

Vote Patterson in the primary July 31-Sept 2 TUCSON -- The coverage of my popular State House campaign and the LD29 race is heating up. We also have won another big endorsement that will be announced here tomorrow. Some of the new coverage... Tucson Citizen and another one . Citizen: 'Campaigns with sizable organizations, such as... Patterson's, could have an edge.' Tucson Weekl...
Daniel's News & Views - 10:09 a.m.

Why the Shame?

Last week, Tim Bee had George Bush come to town to raise money for him. No pictures, no reporters and according to Daniel Scarpinato, participants were asked to put all possible recording devices away. In contrast, Gabrielle Giffords brought Janet Napolitano to town to raise money for her. She was more than happy to release a [...]...
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion - 8:12 a.m.

The Truth Will Out

It seems that the lords of Journal Broadcasting would rather you not see the videos that Jon Justice has been posting, demanding that they be taken down from other sites. Well, they got posted again, so watch ‘em while you can. This includes the bonus video where he practices frottage with a piñata of Isabel García and compares [...]...
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion - 8:12 a.m.

Lord Sparring With Shadegg On Education...

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Odd and Ends

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Hangin' with Mr. 28%

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Vets For Freedom NewsLadder Is Up. It's Fair And Balanced (Really).

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Right Wing Ideology With an Emphasis on “Idiot.”

Many of y’all are aware of the ongoing crusade…nay jihad…that many on the right have been waging against Isabel García. You see, García committed the unspeakable offense of opposing Joe Arpaio and doing so publicly. She’s a public employee, but according to the ministers of right wing political correctness in this state, she gave up [...]...
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion - 1:41 a.m.

Piñata Pr0n Extraordinaire Jon Justice

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McCain's environmental attacks and violent temper

Mad McCain has never been a friend of the environment or Native Americans TUCSON -- Below are some sections from an important new article about John McCain's anti-environmental record and threatening temper. From Star Whores: How John McCain doomed Mount Graham , by Jeffrey St. Clair : More tellingly, the University got its way because it has powerful politicians in its pocket, rangi...
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Extreme Blog Makeover: Unapologetic Mexican Edition

Man Eegee Latino Politico - Wed 5:12 a.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

In USA, Isabel Garcia has free speech right on Joe

Just because you work for the government doesn't mean you can't speak out TUCSON -- Arizona human rights activist Isabel Garcia is being unfairly attacked over her strong views and actions on immigration reform. The few screaming for her to be fired from her job with Pima County are extreme with their anti-American views in this case. There's nothing patriotic about trying to squash some...
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Dr. Word Asks: Can You Be Black and Blue Collar?

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One From the Archives

I was poking around the New Times archives this weekend, and I looked up an article that I remembered from 1990. The legislative session that year was notable for its anti-youth tilt, with bills against cruising, limiting drivers licences and imposing a curfew (all this at the same time the lege was moving a bill [...]...
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Something About that Fundraiser Just Didn’t Click

Daniel Scarpinato noted in his Political Notebook column that local potentate Jim Click was not present at that fundraiser for Tim Bee held by George W. Bush. This would be a bit weird, I mean, Click was one of those oft noted “pioneers” that raises money for the president. You’d think he’d be excited to see [...]...
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion - Wed 12:36 a.m.

Got any ideas ?

DailyKos (Arizona) - Wed 12:09 a.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Rosemont Tests Local Elected Mettle

Sustainability, Equity, Development - Tue 9:41 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Latino Candidates at Netroots Nation

Man Eegee Latino Politico - Tue 5:11 p.m. - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Conservation Voters back Patterson for State Rep

AZ environmental voters back Patterson for House TUCSON -- Our popular campaign just keeps getting stronger. I am very pleased to report today that we've won the support of the Arizona League of Conservation Voters . With my over 15 years of 'lead by example' work on energy, water and environmental policy and solutions, I am proud to be the best environmental candidate in the LD29 Sta...
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AZSW Endorses Jewett for Creighton Elementary School District

I am Matt Jewett, and I am running for the Creighton Elementary School District Governing Board in East Central Phoenix to bring a progressive voice that understands our diverse community. We all believe in equal opportunity, and our schools must work to ensure that all children are prepared to be good citizens and compete in [...]...
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Let's plan development on $10-a-gallon gas

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Arizona Republican Tries to Steal UPS Logo

OMG--you can't make this stuff up. It's bad enough that we have Republican Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl to represent the Republican intelligentsia in Arizona.  But now meet Republican Bob Brown who is running for the Arizona House of Representatives.  According to Bob Brown's website, he is a "proven business leader" and: I will call upon my experience as a small business own...
DailyKos (Arizona) - Tue 7:37 a.m. - 21 clicks 21 clicks

ROFL: Bush Afraid of ("a/the") YouTube

This is truly rich.  Bush is getting mory savvy about the "Internets" every day.   ...
DailyKos (Arizona) - Tue 7:37 a.m.

Why Does Kirkpatrick Need $1.5 Mil in AZ-01 Primary?

Ann Kirkpatrick has said she needs $1 million to win the Democratic primary in AZ-01. Emily's List has upped that amount, saying their chosen candidate needs $1.5 million before the Sept. 2 primary. Why does the DCCC's chosen candidate need $1.5 million to defeat an environmental attorney (Howard Shanker, $171,000 total to date), a long unemployed TV newswoman (Mary Kim Titla, $223,000 total t...
DailyKos (Arizona) - Tue 7:37 a.m.

Jack Harper - brazenly hypocritical or cluelessly ironic?

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Patterson for House wins backing of AZ AFL-CIO

Rebekah Friend and AZ unions back Patterson TUCSON -- The big endorsements of our strong campaign just keep coming in. I'm proud to announce that I've won the backing of the statewide AFL-CIO. "The Arizona AFL-CIO General Board voted unanimously to endorse your candidacy... based on your commitment to the issues most important to working families," said Rebekah Friend , Executive Direct...
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iMadork

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New Developments on the RTA Election Front

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Going Viral

I was a bit surprised at how the post I put up on Tuesday morning ended up causing such a stir. By the afternoon, it ended up on Huffington Post, Feministing, TAPPED (who misspelled Tucson), Shakesville and Think Progress, which are major national liberal blogs. It also made the Daily Dish, written by constantly frustrated conservative [...]...
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They’re Building Landing Strips for Gay Martians!

Somehow, I missed this, but they caught it over at Box Turtle Bulletin. Joe Sweeney, such a constant candidate for congress that the word “perennial” doesn’t begin to describe the frequency and number of his campaigns, had an interview with the Tucson Citizen which was posted last monday. Sweeney, no surprise, is against gay marriage. But, Sweeney being Sweeney, [...]...
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John Washington, candidate for Mayor of Scottsdale

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Incoming Curve Balls and Sliders

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Progressive Democrat Newsletter Issue 176

Even Bush is sick of the Iraq fiasco...he has been mumbling about pulling out troops and about a " time horizon "...yes, "HORIZON," not a timeline, for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. Don't know about you, but I have never heard anyone talk about "time horizons" before. Makes me think of an event horizon around a black hole...which is an ominous comparison. Remember, though, Bush's shif...
DailyKos (Arizona) - Sun 10:52 p.m. - 35 clicks 35 clicks

Pathetic: McCain Holds "Rally" (100 People) in Homestate

It's really pathetic when McCain needs to hold a "rally" in Phoenix last Sunday: After attending a service at a Baptist church in north Phoenix, the Arizona senator and his wife Cindy went to the Southwest regional McCain campaign headquarters to thank a crowd of more than 100 supporters and volunteers, some of whom have been involved in his early political races. Well, it might be mo...
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Pay Students to Dig Out the Bufflegrass

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$1.6 Million in TUSD Items Missing? You Read It Here First

Blog For Arizona - Sun 11:00 a.m.

Subscription Cancelled

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The John Sydney McCain Memorial Crappie Award

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Sorry, Can’t Be Bothered

Despite my shots at Ray Carroll, he has been decent with environmental issues. I gotta give him credit for that. He’s been very good about expressing his constituents concerns about the Rosemont Mine. So, yesterday’s special board meeting about the status of the Santa Cruz river would have, you’d think, be something that would have excited [...]...
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion - Sun 2:07 a.m. - 19 clicks 19 clicks

The Reporter Doth Protest Too Much

Before we get started, yes Matt Benson, I have a telephone. Over at the Arizona Rzeszpospolita’s Political Insider blog, he takes a shot at me and Wally Edge for our posts about Sydney Hay’s campaign finance numbers (here and here). He goes after us because we didn’t call Hay for her side of things. A fair [...]...
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4 day week could save money & energy, help staff

Bill Bell and his staff at the AZ Dept. of Administration are investigating schedule options PHOENIX -- I appreciate that Gov. Janet Napolitano (D) is considering a 4 day work week for state employees. This could save money, cut traffic, pollution and energy use, and also help employees and their families. Pima County and the City of Tucson should also consider the '4-10' schedule opti...
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Nine Million Here or There, Who's Counting?

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New Polling Memo

Hey, just got this. I’m just going to throw this out there for y’all to ponder. This is from a polling memo released by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, who surveyed 502 likely voters in CD 8. Gabrielle Giffords 59% Tim Bee 35% The memo also notes Giffords has a 92% name ID and a 57 - 26 favorable/unfavorable [...]...
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Hope I beat Tedski to this one...

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Candidate Forum For Scottsdale Mayoral And Council Candidates

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Bush Should Just Put Taxpayer Money in Bee's Warchest

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Feds right on dunes plant, wrong on border ORVs

Students from AZ Western College enjoy the dunes on a trip I led in 2006 DRP photo YUMA -- In a surprisingly honest move on an issue I've worked on for many years, the US Fish & Wildlife Service has rejected efforts by the off-road vehicle lobby to remove protections for endangered species on the Algodones Sand Dunes (aka Imperial Dunes or Glamis), but that may not stop BLM fr...
Daniel's News & Views - Fri 7:04 p.m. - 16 clicks 16 clicks

Watch Patterson on the issues at the LD29 debate

Daniel and wife Jeneiene after clean elections debate TUCSON -- If you missed the LD29 debate last night, watch it here . We are very pleased that the debate provided several opportunities to show voters why I am the best qualified candidate, with clear solutions and a long proven track record of effective public service in district 29 and Tucson. Democrats and Independents, we ask for ...
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T.I.M.E. bullying with lawsuit on true tax raise stat

APS lobbyist Marty Shultz is helping push the unfair, unbalanced transportation sales tax increase plan PHOENIX -- Big money promoters of a plan to increase the state sales tax by 17.8% are suing the Arizona Legislature over a true statement. This is an absurd bully tactic, and their bogus lawsuit should be dismissed. I strongly support improvements to Arizona's transportation infr...
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Progressive AZ Dem wins more big endorsements

Linda Hatfield and PALF say vote Patterson to help jobs, the economy and working people TUCSON -- I'm honored to announce the backing of the Pima Area Labor Federation in my clean campaign for State Representative in LD29. Chaired by Linda Hatfield , the Pima Area Labor Federation represents thousands of union members. The Federation works with local and national labor and community o...
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So, will it get 80% support, or 90%?

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Liveblogging the Netroots Nation Immigration Panel

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Liveblogging the "Dos Centavos" Latino Blogger Panel

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LD 26 Debate Makes a Believer of Me

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Obama's Listening to America Program

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The Kool-Aid Kids rally for Bumbler Bee

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CTA President on Redistricting

Jason Williams speaks at the CTA retreat and discusses the redistricting issue with Ed Bufford, the President of CTA. ...
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Short Attention Span Musing

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Eggplant Visit Increases AZ CD-8 Race Exposure

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FEC Reports are in....

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Netroots Nation - Jueves Update

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Checking In From Netroots Nation

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Mis-Bee-Gotten

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Phoenix High School Teacher on the “Dream Act”

Jason Williams had a moment to chat with Will Reimers, a Trevor Browne High School teacher, on the issue of the “Dream Act” during CTA’s annual retreat. ...
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Clean Elections Corporation Commission Candidate Forum - Primary Edition

Random Musings - Jul 17 - 16 clicks 16 clicks

Bumbler Bee ♥♥♥ Bush

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Just Call Me Number 45

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Where are the "Pro-Lifers" When a Born Child Needs Them?

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Why Folks Like Me Are Concerned

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A Roll In the Hay

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The 2010 Senate: Some Pointless Speculation

DailyKos (Arizona) - Jul 17 - 13 clicks 13 clicks

Joel Bramoweth, candidate for Scottsdale City Council

Random Musings - Jul 16 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Yep... that is my sister.

SpidelBlog - Jul 16 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

ACLU makes Epic FU

SpidelBlog - Jul 16

On the Eve of Netroots Nation

Man Eegee Latino Politico - Jul 16

A Nugget of Hope

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This Bud's for EU (Updated)

Blog For Arizona - Jul 15

AZSW Endorses Barajas for Sunnyside Unified

My name is Magdalena Barajas from Tucson, Arizona. I am running for the Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board. I have been serving on the Board since late January 2007, when I was selected by a community committee to fill a vacancy. SUSD serves over 18,000 students in a 93 square mile area. Approximately 95 percent [...]...
AZ School Works - Jul 15 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Eggplant's Pre-Tucson Visit Numbers

Sustainability, Equity, Development - Jul 15 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

"It's Art" No Excuse for New Yorker Cover

Blog For Arizona - Jul 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Video of Kety's CNN Appearance

Man Eegee Latino Politico - Jul 15

Time for change is now on AZ economy leadership

AZ food bank tries to keep up with hunger during this leaderless bad economy TUCSON -- The Arizona economy keeps going down, likely you've noticed. My family and I are feeling it, along with most people on the south and southeast sides, and across the state. The July Arizona economy reports look gloomy. Tucson losing many of its non-stop flights at TIA is a bad sign, and will harm Pima ...
Daniel's News & Views - Jul 15 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

A Transparent Web 2.0 CEO?

SpidelBlog - Jul 15 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

The Comedy Stylings of Shecky McCain

Rum, Romanism and Rebellion - Jul 15 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

National Champion ASU softball team receiving some national recognition on Tuesday

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Supervisorial Smack Talk

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Wall Street Journal Covers Our Questionnaire

Man Eegee Latino Politico - Jul 14

Winners and losers at recent Pima Supes debate

Donna Branch-Gilby is a Democratic candidate for Pima County Supervisor TUCSON -- Mike Bryan at Blog for Arizona reports on the recent lively, and somewhat nasty, Pima Supervisors race debate. Mike offers some important and interesting coverage not yet reported anywhere....
Daniel's News & Views - Jul 14 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Goddard 43%, Gordon 21%

Wactivist - Jul 14 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Now from New York - TRASH

Sustainability, Equity, Development - Jul 14

How To Boost The Electorate In Florida: Enforce the National Voter Registration Act

DailyKos (Arizona) - Jul 14 - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Live Jam Session Recap

SpidelBlog - Jul 14

Campaign releases new promo ads before debate

Patterson hits the airwaves to help take back the Legislature TUCSON -- Daniel Patterson for Arizona House has teamed up with political radio legend John C. Scott on two new radio spots, to help win the race for State Rep in district 29. Please listen to 'the time for change is now' and 'there is only one choice' , which will soon start to air daily across southern Arizona, and...
Daniel's News & Views - Jul 14 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

I've Been a Bad Blogger

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The Maverick Fence at the McCain Ranch

Blog For Arizona - Jul 14 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Netroots Nation Workshops I'm Anticipating

Man Eegee Latino Politico - Jul 14 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Shackled Like An Animal During Labor

Man Eegee Latino Politico - Jul 14

There is hope. It'll take some work, but there *is* hope...

Random Musings - Jul 13 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

FEC reports starting to trickle in

Random Musings - Jul 13

I made Epic Fu. Is that a good thing?

SpidelBlog - Jul 13 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Is Texting Ruining Our Children's Writing?

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Free Political Intelligence

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Lines BeeTween Dots

Sustainability, Equity, Development - Jul 12 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Progressive Democrat Newsletter Issue 175

DailyKos (Arizona) - Jul 12 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Reflection on Tony Snow

SpidelBlog - Jul 12 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

A Starr for Horne

Blog For Arizona - Jul 12 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Torture, War Crimes, Impeachment, and MSNBC... Yes!

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John McCain just makes sh*t up

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Arizona Ed Bits and Pieces

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Obama wise to follow JFK with stadium speech

Obama's huge stadium speech will be a hit DENVER -- Sen. Barack Obama made a good call this week with his decision to make the Democratic nomination speech in front of 76,000 people at Denver's mile high football stadium. The last Presidential nominee speech at a stadium in front of such a big crowd was in 1960 by John F. Kennedy at the Los Angeles Coliseum . It worked for JFK, and it...
Daniel's News & Views - Jul 12 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

at the learning annex

So I'm still working on that post about my trip. In the meantime, I've become obsessed with Facebook (find me if you know me and we can be friends). This video clip will offer but one of many reasons why Facebook is OK, but that other site owned by the devil is not: ...
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Your Favorite Book

Blog For Arizona - Jul 11

$6 Billion for Nothing? Let's Spend More!

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Andy Thomas' Bad Case of Fascist Disease

Blog For Arizona - Jul 11

The Truth About America's Energy - Part 1

Blog For Arizona - Jul 11

Bee's Bad Business Synecdoche

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Dr. McCain's Nuclear Prescription

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Betrayal by the GAGA Arizona Democrats

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Doonesbury takes on GOP voter suppression

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Witness Swears Under Oath That Bryan Crane Admitted to Rigging RTA Election at Direction of Election...

Blog For Arizona - Jul 11

Saddlin' Up at the McCain Ranch

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Quick take on the Board of Supervisors Democratic candidate forum

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R.I.P. Fourth Amendment (12/15/1791 - 07/09/2008)

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Muletrain Mail: Elections Whistleblower Alleges RTA Election Rigged and Stolen

Blog For Arizona - Jul 11

A Level Educational Playing Field: Unexpected Complications

Blog For Arizona - Jul 11

Bee Running as an Independent, Apparently

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AZ Conservatives Want to Throw Money at School Vouchers

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Clark's "Swift" Comment

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The Turd Blossom Special: Inherent Contempt Proceedings

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This Makes Me Furious

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Bee-trayal

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Stranger in a strange land

Random Musings - Jul 11

Did you get your iPod today?

SpidelBlog - Jul 11 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Quick take on the Board of Supervisors Democratic candidate forum

Blog For Arizona - Jul 11 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

More Than Soundbites on Immigration Reform

Man Eegee Latino Politico - Jul 11 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Gramm's insult shows McCain wrong on economy

Uncaring rich out-of-touch Republicans: DC/Arizona millionaire John McCain and his pal Texas millionaire Phil Gramm TUCSON -- Top John McCain advisor Phil Gramm , former Republican Senator from Texas, says we are in a 'mental recession', and just a 'nation of whiners'. What a disgraceful insult from the McCain camp! Once again, the McCain campaign clearly shows how removed from realit...
Daniel's News & Views - Jul 11 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Bee Running as an Independent, Apparently

Blog For Arizona - Jul 10

You Get What You Pay For

AZ School Works - Jul 10 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Councilmember-Elect Corey Woods on Education

AZ School Works - Jul 10 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Second AZ School Works Endorsement: Aaron Jahneke

I am running for the Washington School Board because I know the district well. I grew up attending Washington Elementary District #6 from 1982-1989. During that time I witnessed a lot of changes to the district. Demographics and socioeconomic circumstances have changed considerably. Moreover, English Language Learners (ELL) and special education student enrollment numbers have [...]...
AZ School Works - Jul 10

AZSW Updates Supporting Public Education

AZ School Works (AZSW) exists to provide diverse, grassroots support for public education.  One of our primary vehicles to accomplish this goal is our School Board Recruitment Initiative.  School board members have a tremendous impact on school administrators, teachers and our children’s classrooms based upon their opinions and decisions. Through our online community, we hope to [...]...
AZ School Works - Jul 10 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Munoz Jr. and Loredo on Roosevelt School District Receivership

email: vince.yanez@azed.gov for community feedback ...
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Is Unification the Answer?

What most frustrates me about the unification effort are the non-issues that are touted, taking the spotlight away from the real issues in K-12 education. The commission and unification supporters claim that unification will “streamline the financial resources” of the district yet they have offered no evidence.  The norm among Phoenix elementary school districts is the [...]...
AZ School Works - Jul 10 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

AZ School Works First School Board Candidate

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AZSW Endorses Connell for Tempe Elementary

My name is Sherri Connell and I am running for the Tempe Elementary School District Governing Board.  I am a mother of two boys, and in the fall my oldest son will be starting the third grade.  I am just like you.  I work full time and look forward to the end of the day [...]...
AZ School Works - Jul 10 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

We Think We Have It Hard

AZ School Works - Jul 10 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Farewell

Although our children are our most precious resource, we have not treated them as such.  We have failed them because we have a broken public education system.  For too long, politicians have decided what is best for our schools and educators have failed to stand up to them.  The tides are slowly changing but they [...]...
AZ School Works - Jul 10

Rep. Grijalva speaks in support of the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act

Arizona Democratic Party - Jul 10 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Join us for our Super Tuesday Party 2/5 @ 6PM

Arizona Democratic Party - Jul 10 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Outlook Positive for Arizona Democrats in 2008

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Rep. Giffords criticizes Bush's veto of SCHIP

Arizona Democratic Party - Jul 10

Rep. Schapira leads effort on tough new DUI Laws

Arizona Democratic Party - Jul 10

The McCain Campaign Is Making It Christmas In July For The Obama Campaign

Random Musings - Jul 10 - 13 clicks 13 clicks

Review of Viddyou

SpidelBlog - Jul 10 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Obama Plagiarizing More Speeches?

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Amnesty International Going Viral With Water-boarding Video

SpidelBlog - Jul 10 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

CA Death Penalty Panel Labels System "Dysfunctional"

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More Podcasting of Local Political Events This Week

SpidelBlog - Jul 10 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Son of Nun Profile

SpidelBlog - Jul 10

VIDEO: Gerald Richard and Tim Nelson Debate in Tempe

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Íngrid Betancourt is free!

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Progressive Values From a Friend

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Review of TokBox

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The Turd Blossom Special: Inherent Contempt Proceedings

Blog For Arizona - Jul 10 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Arizona AFL-CIO Endorses Farley

People'sPolicy Project - Jul 10 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Tucson Weekly endorses Farley

People'sPolicy Project - Jul 10

Gov. Napolitano Endorses Farley & Bradley

People'sPolicy Project - Jul 10

AZ League of Conservation Voters: Vote Farley!

People'sPolicy Project - Jul 10 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Next Stop: State Capitol!

People'sPolicy Project - Jul 10

Looking forward to serving you again

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On to November!

People'sPolicy Project - Jul 10

AZ Education Association Endorses Farley

People'sPolicy Project - Jul 10 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Immigration: Singing together

People'sPolicy Project - Jul 10

A victory for Tucson!!

People'sPolicy Project - Jul 10 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Bee, Being, and California

Sustainability, Equity, Development - Jul 10 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Save and recount RTA ballots, suspend projects

Without a full recount, the RTA election cannot be considered valid TUCSON -- The election integrity issue continues to be red hot here, as wisely pushed by the Pima County Democratic Party. There is now a sworn witness saying the 2006 Pima County Regional Transportation Authority vote was rigged. This is a very big deal. Watch the video . Pima County, Arizona AG Terry Goddard and all...
Daniel's News & Views - Jul 10 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

My article on MTT play...basic, but I like it....

The Liberal Gambler - Jul 10

The Pandora Sidebar

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Test Post

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My Current Book

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Poker

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Bang

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Hello world!

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Age

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Tunry IV

The Liberal Gambler - Jul 10

Me as a South Park character

The Liberal Gambler - Jul 10

G. Gordon Liddy Speaks Illegal Alien

Man Eegee Latino Politico - Jul 10

New Al Gore Slide Show on the Climate Crisis

DFA-MC - Jul 10 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Don't Defer the DREAM Act

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The Difference

DFA-MC - Jul 10

Arizona's Widening Income Gap

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Marriage Amendment - Round 2 - SCR 1042

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High School Leadership Summit - YDAZ does Tucson [1]

So I’m trying this live blogging thing for the first time. We’re doin it live! We’re here at the UofA getting ready to start our third leadership summit. So far we’ve done one up at NAU , and ASU and both have been awesome. The goal here is simple. Get a few high school students together and start chapters. Using facebook and personal connections we’...
Young Democrats of Arizona Blog - Jul 10 - 10 clicks 10 clicks

May 7th DFA Meeting

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3 Trillion Ways to Outspend Bush

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Protect the Arizona Heritage Fund

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Young Democrats of Arizona Blog - Jul 10 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

July 9th Meeting at El Penasco (new location)

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May Newsletter

In this issue: New Chapters in Rural Arizona Getting Involved Fighting for the Young Democrats John McCain on Health Care , as previously seen on this very blog. And of course… Upcoming Events ...
Young Democrats of Arizona Blog - Jul 10 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Energized for 2008 Dinner

DFA-MC - Jul 10 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Arizona in play

Recent poll shows McCain up only 10% here in his home state. Rather low for a home field advantage. Whats more exciting though is the fact 34% are undecided. Look at alot of other states and you’ll find the undecided number is less than 20% Recently blogging on it here Look at the poll here ...
Young Democrats of Arizona Blog - Jul 10 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Arizona Sets Regulations for Renewable Energy

The Arizona corporate commissioners voted to set definitive regulations for electric utilities’ use of renewable energy. The state now requires that electric utilities will derive at least 15 percent of their power from renewable sources (especially solar power) by 2025. Arizona was the first state to adopt a renewable energy program, and continues its advancement [...]...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 12 clicks 12 clicks

Arizona House approves payday lending reforms

The Arizona House of Representatives has approved a bill that would prevent lenders from rolling over short term loans and would require them to offer credit counseling to borrowers.  SB 1446, sponsored by Sen. Chuck Gray, would also prohibit borrowers from taking out more than one payday loan at a time.  If signed into law, [...]...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Arizona Governor Vetoes Three Anti-Choice Measures

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano vetoed three anti-choice bills.  SB 1325, by Sen. Karen Johnson, would have prohibited health insurance plans for state and local government employees from covering abortions.  HB 2666, by Rep. Warde Nichols, would have required that parents’ consent for a minor to get an abortion be notarized.  HB 2254, by Pamela Gorman, would have required doctors to tell ...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Arizona Legislature Approves Corporate Tax Credit for Private School Scholarships

The Arizona legislature passed SB 1499, sponsored by Sen. Dean Martin, to give corporations a tax credit worth up to $5 million per year for contributions that fund private school scholarships.  This is a back-door vouchers scheme that has the effect of diverting state tax revenues directly to private schools — 90 percent to religious [...]...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 9 clicks 9 clicks

Arizona House OKs juvenile justice measure

The Arizona House has enacted a bill designed to improve the treatment of youthful sex offenders and enhance public safety.  SB 1628, introduced by Sen. Karen Johnson, ensures that youthful sex offenders are placed into treatment programs with youth of the same age and maturity level, allows defense counsel to challenge transfer of juvenile offenders [...]...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 9 clicks 9 clicks

Arizona House Passes Constitutional Amendment to Declare English the Official Language

The Arizona House passed HCR 2036, sponsored by Rep. Russell Pearce, which would place on the November ballot a referendum declaring English to be the state’s official language.  Similar legislation has been struck down by the state supreme court as a violation of the First Amendment.  For more information, read CPA’s Language Access to Public [...]...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

Arizona Legislature Declares Undocumented Immigrants to be Felons

The Arizona House passed SB 1157, sponsored by Barbara Leff, which makes it a felony for undocumented immigrants to be present in the state.  They could be jailed or turned over to federal authorities for deportation.  The Senate has already approved a similar version of this measure.  Governor Janet Napolitano is expected to veto it. ...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Arizona Governor Vetoes Anti-Immigrant Measure

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano vetoed HB 2577, sponsored by Rep. Russell Pearce, a GOP-led get-tough-on-immigrants measure.  The Governor described it as “a weak and ineffective illegal immigration bill that offers complete amnesty to employers, violates the Constitution and is overwhelmingly opposed by law enforcement and top border elected officials in the state.” ...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 10 clicks 10 clicks

Election Results for Ballot Measures Prove Largely in Support of Progressives

Tuesday’s election contained a large number of voter initiatives and proposed state constitutional amendments. Here are the results for those issues: Abortion Ban The South Dakota proposed constitutional amendment to ban almost all abortions failed with a vote of 56 percent to 44 percent. This amendment would have been a direct challenge to the US Supreme Court [...]...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 12 clicks 12 clicks

Arizona Legislature Approves Verifiable Paper Trail Bill

The Arizona Legislature has approved a bill that will require a paper trail of ballots to be used in the event of a contested election. The bill also calls for random audits of election results to ensure paper ballots and machine-counted votes are in accordance. SB 1557 would also require [...]...
State Action: Arizona - Jul 10 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

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