A man by the name of Ward Connerly wants to put his initiative on the Arizona ballot this November–an initiative which is designed to dismantle all of Arizona’s equal opportunity programs that address race and gender barriers in public education, public employment and public contracting.
Right now, Connerly is trying to get the Arizona Legislature to pass HCR 2041. If it passes, Connerly would get his anti-equal opportunity initiative on the ballot this November “for free”-meaning he would not be required to gather the 300,000 signatures that are needed to get on the Arizona ballot.
Connerly is a former Board of Regent in California who works to eliminate equal opportunity programs in states around the country. He has already destroyed equal opportunity in California, Michigan, and Washington. This year, he has targeted Arizona.
Amnesty’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up!
Register for the 2008 AGM today!
he 2008 AGM is fast approaching so register now to attend! This year’s AGM will feature a national Lobby Day on Monday, April 28th to lobby Congress on issues around our Stop Violence against Women campaign. The AGM will also feature speakers on the Denounce Torture campaign, including Emi MacLean from the Center for Constitutional Rights. Our keynote speaker this year is AI Secretary General Irene Khan and other featured speakers include 2008 Ginetta Sagan award winner Betty Makoni.
For a limited time, the AGM is offering $25 off registration for groups of 3 or more! That means anyone attending the AGM can receive $25 off each person’s registration if they register with three or more people. A group of three people would save $75 on registration. Read more at www.amnestyusa.org/agm
The AGM hotel block closes this Friday, April 4. After this Friday, there will only be a limited number of hotel rooms available and they will not be guaranteed at the AGM rate of $135/night. Please make sure to register for the AGM today at www.amnestyusa.org/agm and book your hotel room!
Sherrif Joe spent his Easter weekend speaking to anti-immigrant / white supremacy groups. Our friend, Stephen Lemons from the Phoenix New Times reported on it here. The most interesting part of this one on one interview with “America’s Toughest Sherrif” was this little diddy:
I asked Joe why he had spoken to the members of a known hate group on the night before this press conference, one that has accepted neo-Nazis and other racists into its ranks, like skinheads and members of the White Knights of America.
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Post-press conference, Joe was milling about talking to reporters%2
Please attend this legislative hearing, hosted by Rep. Raul Grijalva and demand Congress protect the Grand Canyon from current and future mining efforts.
Friday, March 28th - Flagstaff City Hall - 10 a.m.
This hearing and it’s outcome is critical to the ultimate protection of the Grand Canyon National Park, its watersheds, as well as communities that live in this region.The hearing is a joint effort of House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources and Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, which the Congressman chairs.
Last week, a secret recording emerged of a disturbing speech by Oklahoma Representative Sally Kern stating that homosexuality is a bigger threat to our nation than “terrorism or Islam.” Rep. Kern has refused to apologize for her remarks.
Hateful speech by elected officials must not be tolerated – especially when hate crimes based on religion and sexual orientation are on the rise.
Position: Young Democrats of Arizona Chapter Organizers.
Where: One Chapter Organizer based in Maricopa County, and one Chapter Organizer based in Pima County.
Hours: Part time, minimum of 20 hours per week.
Salary: $500 Monthly Stipend.
Job Description: The Young Democrats of Arizona Chapter Organizers report directly to the Executive Director of the Young Democrats of Arizona (YDAZ). The YDAZ Chapter Organizers are responsible for the implementation of projects as assigned on behalf of the Young Democrats of Arizona and the Young Democrats of America. This includes, but is not limited to: Continue reading →
