On AlterNet: tucson

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The Real Goal of Arizona’s Book-Banning Thought Police: Harass Latinos

Rinku Sen, ColorLines. January 22, 2012.

The ban on Mexican American Studies in Tucson high schools has led to "offensive" books--including Shakespeare's The Tempest--being removed and locked in a warehouse.

Obama Makes a Moving Call for Civility Before 14,000 Gathered for Tragic Arizona Shooting

deleted, AlterNet. January 12, 2011.

Speaking at a memorial service for those killed in the Tucson rampage, Obama called on Americans to stop laying blame and to act in love and kindness.

Tea Party Group Uses Tucson Shootings to Fundraise

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. January 12, 2011.

The Tea Party Express sent an email to supporters this morning asking for money to fight against alleged liberal attacks in the wake of the shooting.

Is Jared Loughner a Right-Wing Extremist?

Mark Potok, Southern Poverty Law Center. January 9, 2011.

While it's hard to say, there are some clues to Loughner's worldview in his writings.

Arizona: ICE, Tea Parties Panic Immigrants

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. April 16, 2010.

What immigration authorities called the nation’s single largest operation to fight human smuggling spread fear and panic among residents in Phoenix and Tucson neighborhoods.

Arizona Activists Outline Evidence of 2006 Electronic Vote Theft

Bill Risner, Election Defense Alliance. July 22, 2008.

The attorney who won the country's first case declaring electronic voting records are public now summarizes the case for vote count fraud.