If the press turns against us, so will liberty…

I started this Sunday as I do most. Rise early enough to enjoy my favorite political talk shows and then the tail end of CBS Sunday Morning. After breakfast and coffee,  I often spend the day relaxing in preparation for the long week ahead along with a few errands. Today, one of those errands took me to Trader Joe’s in Tempe where I suddenly had my relaxed day turned into one of near rage. Just outside of the TJ’s entrance sits a pair of vending boxes for the two local papers. Now, I am not a fan of the journalism of either of our local Phoenix dailies. Today, though, one of them clearly decided to represent one narrow view and position. The East Valley Tribune’s editorial board has fallen clearly on the side of racism and classism with their headline announcing the confirmation of the identity of the Chandler Rapist.

d3salon Presents: Josh Blevins – Song 1

d3salon presents Josh Blevins at Mama Java’s Coffee House in Phoenix, Arizona:  

d3salon Presents: Josh Blevins – Song 2

d3salon presents Josh Blevins at Mama Java’s Coffee House:     

d3Salon Presents: Know your rights – Preview

Our discussion tonight, December 3rd, will be a preview of our January discussion on habeas corpus and individual rights. We will have a small group discussion at Mama Java’s followed by what I hope to be an active month here on the blog. See you all tonight. Remember, Its your world, talk about it…

d3Salon Presents: Healthcare or Sickcare?

How is your health? How about your healthcare? Are you sure about that? Join us at Mama Java’s Coffee House on Monday, November 5th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a lively discussion on whether healthcare is really sickcare, and how to take control of your health. Our discussion will be led by Christopher O’Loughlin R.N., B.S.N. State health policy liaison for federal cancer advocacy. While healthcare is our feature subject, be sure to stick around for the free-for-all discussion that is sure to follow. Remember, its your world, talk about it…

Ahmadinejad at Columbia

Ahmadinejad at ColumbiaOn a September day one of the most controversial men in the world walked off a plane, into a car, and onto the stage of Columbia University.Much different from the publicized, polarized, puppetized dialogue being thrown around the major media networks, President Ahmadinejad’s speech was a critical moment for the Columbia University community, regardless of personal opinions: Columbians, friends and colleagues, were, and continue to be, held in Tehran without charges – taken into custody for presenting dangerous ideas.

Armenian Genocide and You…

Before taking on the recent House Foreign Affairs Committee action (House Resolution 106) regarding the tragic Armenian Genocide in the early 20th-Century, I want to pause to express my sympathy for the victims, survivors and their descendants. It is in so doing that I recognize both the volatility of the subject and question why this of all issues is where the House leadership chooses to expend its political energy. I am intrigued by this type of legislation. While I have a certain sympathy for the issue, it really does concern me that there are so many current pressing issues for the House to address, that they choose to take on something that, while important, is clearly mired in past disputes that do more to complicate current political relationships than heal old wounds.

Jon Bogner at Mama Java’s

Here are two links to the performance last week of Jon Bogner at Mama Java’s Coffee House in Phoenix. Jon performed as part of the d3salon Alive in Person gathering that takes place on the 1st Monday of every month at Mama Java’s from 7 – 9 PM. Enjoy…

Jon Bogner Clip 1

Jon Bogner Clip 2

d3salon Presents: Annie Loyd Pt. 2

Part 2 of the Annie Loyd Presentation at Mama Java’s Coffee House. Annie explains how her vision moves forward. The candidate covers healthcare, immigration and Iraq among other subjects.

d3salon Presents: Annie Loyd Pt. 1

For those of you unable to attend the d3salon event on October 1st, here is the first of several videos from that night. Part 1 is Annie Loyd on being an independent candidate: