Republicans are so thirsty for power that they are taking the people of Arizona all the way to the Supreme Court. Arizona voters formed an independent commission to handle all the redistricting in the state. Their goal was to take the politics out of the process and have districts drawn in a more transparent manner.… Continue reading Republican Lawmakers Suing The Voters of Arizona
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Cruel and Unusual Punishment Exhibited in Arizona’s Botched Execution
The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution clearly states that Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. The Amendment was originally designed for the federal government, but the section about cruel and unusual punishment was adopted by the states. The execution that happened in Arizona… Continue reading Cruel and Unusual Punishment Exhibited in Arizona’s Botched Execution
Court Rules – Arizona Man Cannot Be Executed Until Drug’s Origin is Known
Joseph Wood – (image source: AP/Arizona Department of Corrections) The ruling came from The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Saturday. Arizona is set to execute Joseph Wood on Wednesday, but as of now, that execution is on hold until the source of the drugs are revealed. Joseph Wood, who killed his estranged girlfriend, Debra… Continue reading Court Rules – Arizona Man Cannot Be Executed Until Drug’s Origin is Known
See What This Arizona Pizzeria Had To Say About The Arizona Discrimination Bill
Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria in Tucson had a message for the politicians who supported a bill that allows business owners to refuse to serve gays and lesbians. “We reserve the right to refuse service to Arizona legislators,” the sign read. “Funny how just being decent is starting to seem radical these days,” the restaurant commented… Continue reading See What This Arizona Pizzeria Had To Say About The Arizona Discrimination Bill
Finally! Fox News on The Right Side Of an Issue – Video
Fox News Megyn Kelly summed it up well when talking to Brit Hume about the Arizona Discrimination Bill. “I look at this bill and I wonder whether this is … an overreaction [by religious] people who feel under attack on this score, and in the end, they may have struck back in a way that’s… Continue reading Finally! Fox News on The Right Side Of an Issue – Video
Sources – Arizona’s Jan Brewer Will Not Sign ‘Gay-Hating’ Bill Into Law
The law would allow businesses in Arizona to legally discriminate against gays and anyone for that matter, on the basis of Religious beliefs. The legislation passed both the House and Senate in Arizona, and is waiting on Brewer’s desk for final signature to become law. However, NBC is reporting that this signature will not happen.… Continue reading Sources – Arizona’s Jan Brewer Will Not Sign ‘Gay-Hating’ Bill Into Law
Losers: Republicans’ Lawsuit to Stop Medicaid Expansion for Arizona’s Poor
A lawsuit challenging Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s Medicaid expansion plan that was filed by fellow Republicans in the state Legislature was dismissed in a ruling released Saturday, handing Brewer a major victory in her battle against conservative members of her own party. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper agreed with Brewer that the lawmakers… Continue reading Losers: Republicans’ Lawsuit to Stop Medicaid Expansion for Arizona’s Poor
Arizona Republican Party Formally Censures John McCain – Says He’s Too Libral!
The Arizona Republican Party formally censured Sen. John McCain on Saturday, citing a voting record they say is insufficiently conservative. The resolution to censure McCain was approved by a voice-vote during a meeting of state committee members in Tempe, state party spokesman Tim Sifert said. It needed signatures from at least 20 percent of state… Continue reading Arizona Republican Party Formally Censures John McCain – Says He’s Too Libral!
Court to Arizona – You Cannot Defund Planned Parenthood
Republicans fail again! The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a U.S. District Court ruling that will prevent Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s administration from effectively defunding Planned Parenthood. In their opinion, the panel of judges held that the Arizona law (HB 2800) violates the Medicaid Act’s requirement that Medicaid recipients are free to choose their provider “by… Continue reading Court to Arizona – You Cannot Defund Planned Parenthood
Supreme Court Rejects Arizona’s Voter Suppression Law
In a 7-2 decision announced Monday morning, the Supreme Court of the United States has rejected the state of Arizona’s efforts to add a proof of citizenship requirement to voter registration forms. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (a/k/a “The Motor Voter Law”) requires States to “accept and use” a uniform federal form to… Continue reading Supreme Court Rejects Arizona’s Voter Suppression Law
The Accident – His Father is Dead, The Four Year Old Son Pulled The Trigger
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — Authorities in northern Arizona say a 4-year-old boy has accidentally shot and killed his father at a Prescott Valley home. Prescott Valley police say the shooting occurred just after noon Friday. The 35-year-old man and his young son were visiting from Phoenix and were at a friend’s house. Police say the… Continue reading The Accident – His Father is Dead, The Four Year Old Son Pulled The Trigger
Republican Gun Business Owner Takes Aim At Obama Supporters – “Your Business Not Welcome”
There have been no shortage of sore losers in the aftermath of last week’s presidential election, but Pinetop, Arizona, may be home to the sorest loser of them all. Cope Reynolds, who runs the Southwest Shooting Authority gun shop in the small Navajo County town of 4,000, spent his own (presumably) hard-earned money to take… Continue reading Republican Gun Business Owner Takes Aim At Obama Supporters – “Your Business Not Welcome”