Follow the Money (Part II)

Remember my earlier post about following the money involved in catching, holding, processing, and deporting illegal immigrants in Arizona?  And how much of that money finds its way to the private prison industry and associated private contractors? I started following the money in May. Rachel Maddow started following it in August, quickly picking up on […]

Predicting the Horse Race

NPR, the only radio station I can stand listening to for more than five minutes in a row, is in full horse race mode as mid-term elections near, obsessing over poll numbers, and — what a surprise! — breathlessly advancing the mainstream media meme that Republican and Tea Party candidates are going to win big. […]

I’m a Sucker for Car Shows

I went to the annual Tucson Classics car show at St. Gregory’s Preparatory School this morning.  As usual, I couldn’t resist snapping a few photos.  Last year I concentrated on classic grilles and engines; this year I thought I’d concentrate on automotive lore from rock’n’roll.  Like this: Lincolns were huge, heavy cars; you rarely saw […]