Anna Gaines

Russell Pearce Apologist Linda Bentley's Denial of Guilt Over J.T. Ready

I've often said that in Arizona you don't have to be a swastika-carrying neo-Nazi to have the same or similar beliefs. Which is why the presence of neo-Nazis and other right-wing wackjobs in the midst of the immigration donnybrook here in Sand Land has caused little or no outrage. And yet, when ... More >>

Russell Pearce Nabs First Vice Chair, Ron Paul Dominates Straw Poll at State GOP Meeting

Ex-state Senate President Russell Pearce began slithering back into relevancy this Saturday during the Arizona GOP's winter meeting, held at Phoenix's Church for the Nations, where he was elected to the party's First Vice Chair position.Despite an embarrassing 12-point loss to fellow Republican Jerr ... More >>

Russell Pearce's Extremist Pals, Including Neo-Nazis, Donate to Patriots for Pearce

Elton Hall (left) proud neo-Nazi and Pearce supporterTo borrow a line from The Blues Brothers, state Senate President Russell Pearce's got the band back together. But it's a band with more extremists than teeth. So to speak.Take the case of Elton Hall, onetime stormtrooper for American Nazi Par ... More >>

Joe Arpaio as Adolf Hitler and Other Agitprop from the Anti-SB 1070 "FootPrints" Show

Francisco Banuelos' El Mas Rudo: A little unfair? Sure. Especially to AdolfYou shouldn't expect subtlety from agitprop, and subtlety is definitely in rare supply at the anti-SB 1070 "FootPrints" show at Bragg's Pie Factory, which continues through September.But seeing that Arizona's debate over immi ... More >>

Neo-Nazis at the "Buycott," and Why National Socialist Harry Hughes Is (Sadly) Right

JustAnotherDayblogNeo-Nazis Scott Hume (left) and Harry Hughes at Saturday's pro-SB1070 rallyI mentioned in my roundup of Saturday's big anti-SB 1070 march that local neo-Nazi Harry Hughes attended the pro-SB 1070 "buycott" rally at Tempe's Diablo Stadium later that same say. Along for the ride was ... More >>

Pushback to Russell Pearce's Bigoted Bills: Hundreds of Protesters Demand Governor Veto Pearce Legislation

Activist Randy Parraz rocks the bullhorn outside the Governor's officeAround two hundred protesters and speakers from groups such as Border Action Network, Puente, Maricopa Citizens for Safety and Accountability, Somos America, the ACLU of Arizona, and others rallied at Capitol's Executive Tower tod ... More >>

Nativists Harass Applebee's Over Macehualli Fundraiser, Fail Miserably

One of the nativist geezers outside Applebee's yesterdayThe nativists talked a big game on the United for a Sovereign America Web site, calling for a protest of two Applebee's restaurants in Phoenix that were participating in a fundraiser for Sal Reza's Macehualli Work Center. But other than harassi ... More >>

Hillbilly Hootenanny: Nativist Jabronis Occupy the Arizona State Capitol for Yet Another Hatefest

The face of nativist hate...Who're worse, behavior-wise, the nativists or the neo-Nazis? Sure, neo-Nazis are nefarious and nuts. But the nativists make the neo-Nazis look urbane by comparison. And in some ways the nativists are more violent, despite the fact crazy old crones with canes and old dudes ... More >>

Shawna Forde, Alleged Kid Killer, Extremist, Phoenix Tea Party Attendee, and Ghost of Tea Parties Future

Shawna Forde, MAD-woman, Tea Partier, alleged murderer... A Petri dish of right wing insanity and goofiness. That was my impression of the April 15 Tea Party that took place on the grounds of the Arizona state capitol and drew thousands in a mass fit of anti-Obama rage. Sure, not eve ... More >>

Neo-Nazis and Extreme Right-Wingers Love Joe Arpaio, and There’s Evidence that the MCSO Keeps Them Close

Joe Arpaio Returns to Guadalupe, with an Army of Deputies to Watch His Back

Arpaio fields a question from the Guadalupe town council. I was close enough to smell his Old Spice... Just how many deputies does it take to protect Sheriff Joe Arpaio? 50? 100? 200? Yes, Arpaio did return to Guadalupe to address the town council Thursday night, almost a year after terrorizin ... More >>

“Baby Man” William Windsor Found Dead in Home

Redneck Riot: Nativists Terrorize Macehualli's 6th Anniversary Celebration

photo by Dennis GilmanWhat separates these guys from Klan members circa 1950? Hoods, maybe?It was a beautiful celebration of the 6th Anniversary of the Macehualli Work Center in North Phoenix, with music, carne asada, Native American dancing and rituals, and children playing in the confines of the o ... More >>

Hobbit Lady Anna Gaines in Court Today, Trial on Trespassing Charge Set for March 10

Anna Gaines at a nativist protest, long before being cited by the PHX PD for trespassing.Sadly, I wasn't able to make Anna Gaines' arraignment today down at the Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court before Judge Steve Sarkis. But a clerk for the judge told me that the little Hobbit lady known far and wide ... More >>

Joe Arpaio Rubs Shoulders with Minuteman Chris Simcox, and Alleged Trespasser Anna Gaines

Joe and the nativists, the love that never dies... You judge a man, sometimes, by the company he keeps. So what does it say of Sheriff Joe that he recently spoke at the Arizona American Italian Club to a group of notorious nativists, including minuteman honcho Chris Simcox, and alleged criminal tre ... More >>

Jan. 2 In Blogs: Larry Fitzgerald, Irish Breakfast, Cream Stereo Lounge and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Phoenix Library Card Blasts Off; Designed by Local Artist Kiyomi King ... More >>

Nativists' recall effort against Phil Gordon fails, not one signature submitted. (W/Update.)

The Bird tsks at Phoenix Magazine, revisits Guadalupe’s recalls and takes one more swipe at Russell “White Pride” Pearce

Russell Pearce, Buffalo Rick and the White Knights of America.

U.S.A. racists rally for Russell Pearce; and Buffalo Rick Galeener's latest court date for public urination.

This pious partridge asks for blessings for Darrell Ankarlo, Candy Thomas, and all the other corrupt politicos in Sand Land

Anna Gaines, leader of recall drive against Mayor Gordon, arrested at Sheriff Joe book signing, and more...

U.S.A. racists rally at Thursday Clean Elections debate between Russell Pearce and Kevin Gibbons.

Dennis Gilman's May Day video; RAIA-founder Buck Young dies; and ACU's Keith Lefebvre insults former Marine Bob Haran.

Patriots Border Alliance's neo-Nazi love-fest; and why Anna Gaines' recall of Mayor Phil Gordon is doomed.

DEAD IN THE WATER: Ex-ACU Prez Bob Haran cuts ties with Anna Gaines' org, calls recall of Phil Gordon "waste of time."

Wing-nutty Hobbit lady Anna Gaines attempts recall of Mayor Phil Gordon.

The Bird on Mayor Phil and why the Fonz can't tell the world, "Fuck the police"

AZ neo-Nazi icon Elton Hall hit by vehicle while protesting Salvador Reza's day-labor center.

Another neo-Nazi in the nativist woodpile: "Scott Hume," alias "Shawn Hughes."

WHERE WAS GOOBER? Mayor Phil Gordon weenies out yet again, skips Town Hall Meeting at South Mountain High.

Anti-Heroes

The ornery oriole chugs brews with bikers at a fundraiser for convict Ignacio Ramos, and investigates Rusty Childress' banishment from the American Freedom Riders

Tonopah's White Knights of America, Russell Pearce, and all the usual suspects.

Mail Order Joe

The cranky cockatoo criticizes Sheriff Joe's new jail mail policy, and agitates the agitators at last week's kooky counter-protest

Fucking with the anti-immigrationists and prejudiced Kia-peddler Rusty Childress, plus a report on possible skinhead action at yesterday's May Day march in Phoenix.