Bob Gilby files for LD-27

by David Safier Bob Gilby has filed all his candidate papers and is ready to run for one of two open State Rep slots in LD-27. He tells me he's running clean. He raised his $3,500 Clean Elections seed money in 24 days, with an average donation of $50. (Full Disclosure: I was one of … Read more

Korea is not the U.S.

by David Safier Friend of the blog Matthew Ladner wrote what he calls "a wonky tease" in one of his recent Goldwater Institute email blasts. He's announcing a new study G.I. is releasing soon, New Millennium Schools. I want to answer his wonky tease with a wonky preemptive response. The thrust of Ladner's email is … Read more

The Dark Knight unmasks Bernie Madoff

by David Safier I watched "Dark Knight" on DVD a few nights ago — not my usual movie fare, but about as good as that kind of movie gets — and my jaw dropped open during one bit of not-very-important dialogue early in the film. If the S.E.C. had seen the script when it was … Read more

Colbert goes Galt

by David Safier The "Atlas Shrugged" craze I mentioned a week ago — "going Galt" — is spreading. That inimitable conservative, Steve Colbert, has picked up the standard. If you missed "Tonight's Word: Rand Illusion," you can catch it here.

20th annual LULAC Youth Leadership Conference

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: More than 2,500 students are expected to attend the 20th annual LULAC Youth Leadership Conference next week. LULAC hosting youth conference next week The League of United Latin American Citizens will host the conference in partnership with Pima Community College and the Southern Arizona Institute of Leadership on Monday and Tuesday from … Read more