On April 23, 2010, Arizona Governor Janis Brewer (R) signed Senate Bill 1070, the most radical immigration legislation in the United States, effectively permitting racial profiling in the state of Arizona. The law requires police to demand immigration papers from anyone who they have a "reasonable suspicion" is in the country illegally. This blog will chronicle the major events regarding this racist and inhumane law.
We enthusiastically encourage a boycott of the State of Arizona until the law is repealed.

4.25.2010

No Holidays in Arizona

Even Wyatt Earp got the hell out of Arizona and went to San Francisco. It's damn hot: On June 29, 1994 in Lake Havasu City the mercury climbed to 128°! Phoenix hit 122° on June 26, 1990.

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Planning that great American summer vacation to the Grand Canyon? Hold off. The Grand Canyon has been there for millions of years, and it's not going anywhere. Plus, the United States has an a number of other incredible natural (and unnatural) tourist sites that are a must see.

We've compiled a list of alternatives to an Arizona vacation in the lead sidebar titled "NON–ARIZONA VACATION IDEAS." Each destination is linked to a website with details.



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If you're a Hispanic-American driving to the Grand Canyon, you risk the humiliation of being racially profiled and quite possibly arrested for not having your "papers." Until this law is repealed, please take an alternative vacation instead. Until then, enjoy photographs instead.