International Relations

Flashback: John McCain Calling John Kerry "Mr. Secretary"

In a move that wasn't exactly unexpected, President Obama nominated Senator John Kerry for the secretary of state post to replace Hillary Clinton.That reminds us of the moment earlier this month when Senator John McCain -- who essentially forced out Obama's original pick for the spot, U.N. Ambassado ... More >>

John McCain Somehow Got His Way -- Susan Rice Doesn't Want to Be Secretary of State

Despite becoming the butt of jokes for his concerns about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, Senator John McCain got his way -- U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice told NBC News she's taking herself out of the running for the secretary of state post.In a letter to President Obama, Rice expl ... More >>

John McCain Has Officially Made President Obama Angry Over the Benghazi Ordeal

Senator John McCain -- who's been barking about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, for quite some time now -- has officially upset the president over the matter.McCain has insisted that there's either a coverup or incompetence coming from the Obama administration over its response ... More >>

Alexander Fishenko's Houston Spy Network Shipped High-Tech Goods to Russian Defense Agencies, Feds Say; U.S. Commerce Department Fooled

The FBI has broken up a spy network based in Houston that "enhanced" the capabilities of the Russian military by exporting sensitive, U.S.-made electronics. Alexander Fishenko and 11 others have been charged with falsifying documents and generally fooling the U.S. Department of Commerce in the last ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, May 3

Russell Pearce's Lawyer Is Full of Bunk

Osama bin Laden Death Swag Selling Well, At Home and Abroad

Cafe PressIt's never too early to become a patriot.​We might not be getting pictures of Osama bin Laden's corpse from Barack Obama -- but there's some interesting memorabilia for sale. The Toronto Star is reporting that t-shirts, greeting cards and coffee mugs celebrating bin Laden's death are se ... More >>

Russell Pearce Denied by 9th Circuit on 1070; Judge Susan Bolton's Injunction Remains

Pearce and his nativist allies were served a defeat today by the Ninth CircuitState Senate President Russell Pearce, Governor Jan Brewer, and the forces of nativism here in Arizona and nationwide have suffered a crushing blow. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has today upheld District Court Judge ... More >>

What Would Comprehensive Immigration Reform Look Like If the Feds Got Off Their Duffs?

Russell Pearce, Enemy of the U.S. Constitution

Pearce regurgitates a nativist whopper on the "original intent" of the 14th Amendment during an October presser Of all the grotesque lies spewed by the nativist right in its effort to undo birthright citizenship as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the most odious is ... More >>

Jan Brewer on Blast at United Nations Periodic Review by Arizona ACLU and Sal Reza

Reza in Geneva, where he's telling the world about human rights abuses in ArizonaI'm anticipating a silly press release from Governor Jan "We Have Did" Brewer's camp tomorrow condemning the U.S. State Department, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and the United Nations, as well as the New World Or ... More >>

Ask A Mexican on La Migra and Purchasing Wood

Jan Brewer's U.N.-Bashing PR Stunt, and Its Sliver of Truth

courtesy of Dennis GilmanJan finds the State Department's mention of 1070 "downright offensive." Governor Jan Brewer's political operatives are by no means as dumb as their candidate. Evidence the PR stunt they let drop Friday, berating the U.S. State Department for daring to mention Arizona's brea ... More >>

Bobby Brown: Why I Can't Stop Rooting for the New Edition Star and Former Mr. Houston

Blood's Thicker Than Water: As Thousands Die in the Arizona Desert as a Result of U.S. Border Policy, an Army of Activists Intervenes

Familiar Face Enters Secretary of State Race

Secretary of State candidate Sam Wercinski​There's a new face in the Democratic race for secretary of state, and he may have an early leg up on his probable opponent in the Democratic primary.Sam Wercinski, former Governor Janet Napolitano's real estate commissioner from 2007-2009, has enter ... More >>

Arizona Republic Political Reporter Jumps Ship for Post in Secretary of State's Office and the Repub Seems a Little Bitter

​Arizona Republic political reporter Matt Benson was pegged last week as the newest addition to Secretary of State Ken Bennett's office.Benson, who has been a reporter for at the Republic since 2005, has joined team Bennett as the secretary's communications director. The move, however, seems fairl ... More >>

Today is World Toilet Day; Group Asks Phoenicians, "Are You Squatting?"

www.betterlifestylesinc.com​There seems to be a day designated for just about everything, and toilets are no exception.Today, November 19, is "World Toilet Day" and a group called "The World Toilet Organization" is encouraging Phoenicians to participate in a global event called "The Big Squa ... More >>

Deschene Announces He's Eyeing Run for Secretary of State

www.indnslist.org Representative Chris Deschene​Window Rock Democrat Chris Deschene announced Wednesday that he will file paperwork to form an exploratory committee for a possible run for secretary of state. Secretary of State is Arizona's second highest post and is currently hel ... More >>

Madeleine Albright

Napolitano Giving Speech on Homeland Security Issues Next Week

  Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano plans to give a major public speech about terrorism and other security issues next week in New York City, a tipster told Foreign Policy magazine. According to an article on the magazine's Web site, Napolitano give the speech at the corporation-ri ... More >>

On Police Brutality, NAFTA, and Requesting a Song from a Mariachi

On the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Being Hispanic, and Scarface

John McCain Graciously Lost so AZ Can Have a GOP Governor

Our own Senator John McCain reportedly put out a statement today in support of President-Elect Barack Obama's pick of Governor Janet Napolitano as head of homeland security. Um, duh.

Public Enemy Number One

She went after CPS -- but now the state may be coming after her

Gigantour

Mustaine salvo

Black Mountain

Black Mountain
(Jagjaguwar)

Blade Runners

Rusesabagina's List

Do or Die

For most Mexicans who're flooding our borders, it's a life-or-death choice

The Power of Yes

A pair of political pranksters invent the art of "identity correction"

Raging Bull

Kerry's a wuss. Dubya's a doof. How can anybody vote for either of these clowns?

Woman's Work

Exhibit illustrates the plight of women in developing countries

Divided Borders

Brutality and romance make odd bedfellows in Beyond Borders

Strength Training

Buddist spreads message of peace

Who Gets . . .

Talking Trash

Industry group's "Environmental Summit" puts pollution in perspective--its own

Bordering on Exploitation

A couple hours from Phoenix, tens of thousands of Mexicans work on maquiladora assembly lines for $1 an hour, making the toys and tools of American convenience. Critics say the maquila system lets U.S. corporations maximize profits on the backs of Third W

What a Wasteland

Another Maquiladoraville

Unions Struggle for a Foothold

Governors Ungoverned

In State of Emergency, Western guvs declare war on big government--deja vu?

Flashes

DEA Papers List Canelos Firm

Drug Enforcement Administration records contain multiple references to a company controlled by a business partner of the Symington family

Visa Granted

Business partner of Symingtons gets pass good for one year

Symington Family Partner Under Suspicion

U.S. authorities suspect a Mexican vegetable grower with business ties to the Symingtons is involved in drug trafficking

No Sunset for Solar - Yet

Solar advisory council members get hot over Department of Commerce's effort to snuff their group

TRADE SECRETS

ARIZONA'S TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO MEXICO WAS CUTTING DEALS WITH HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. A SECRETARY REPORTED THE PROBLEM--AND PROMPTLY GOT CANNED.

SPINNING WHEELS EX-JOURNALISTS TURNED PR FLACKS REDEFINE THE TERM "COVERING THE STORY"

A YEAR INSIDE THE MOTOROLA MESSSINNERS AND VICTIMS--WARRIORS AND REGULATORS

PROJECT FAT

TOUGH TIMES? NO MONEY FOR HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION? YOU'D BETTER SIT DOWN BEFORE YOU READ THIS.