State Of Arizona

Restoring Justice in the Desert: the Growing Movement to Recall a Bigot

It goes without saying that some Arizona citizens are fed up with Russell Pearce’s “leadership.” His critics believe that the State of Arizona is buried under political issues that need swift attending to – budget and water crises, job losses, … Continued

Immigration

Arizona’s Youth Stage Sit-in Against Hateful Legislation

Children from across the state of Arizona gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 16 to protest anti-immigrant legislation that organizers called “hateful and harmful to Arizona’s youth.”  The youth, ranging in ages from kindergarten to college, led a … Continued

Immigration

A stroll in the Arizona desert

The state of Arizona, located in the Southwest region of the United States, shares a 389 mile border with Mexico. After the passing of the Secure Fence Act of 2006, a 640 mile fence has been built along the US/Mexico … Continued

Immigration

Audio Blog: Arizona Favors Racial Profiling Over Healthcare

Press play below to listen: Not only has the state of Arizona passed a punitive, racist law called SB1070, but they’ve just cut state funding for residents who need transplants but can’t afford them.  Gov. Jan Brewer believes it’s the … Continued

Politics

Cross-post: Suspicious white powder sent to Arizona congressman’s office

Originally published on the New Mexico Independent by Matthew Reichbach 10/22/10 11:50 AM A suspicious, white powdery substance inside a Swastiska-adorned package was sent to the Tuscon office of U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, CNN is reporting. Grijalva is the chairman … Continued

Immigration

Arizona Laws Dismantle a Century of American Progress

Not since Back to the Future III has history been rolled back as much as we have seen done by the Arizona State Legislature this year. In just one legislative session the Arizona has brought back into fashion second class … Continued

Politics

Cross-Post: Tens of Thousands March Against SB 1070 in Phoenix

By Pedro de la Torre III on May 30, 2010 at CampusProgress.org. Tens of thousands of people marched in Phoenix today against SB 1070, Arizona’s recently passed anti-immigrant bill that could lead to racial profiling, and makes some federal immigration … Continued

Politics

Sarah Palin’s New Low: Targeting High School Students

Sarah Palin has crossed the line from political joke to political jerk. Last week, an Illinois high school girls basketball team pulled out of a December tournament in Arizona because of the State’s new anti-immigrant law. Highland Park High School’s … Continued