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

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

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

Is Vic Williams a Brewer Republican?

by David Safier As I wrote the previous post, I remembered words I heard from Vic Williams, both when we talked before the March4Schools rally in Phoenix and when he spoke at a forum with Nancy Young Wright. Williams made noises indicating that tax hikes were probable, if not inevitable, and he applauded Brewer's call … Read more

Victimizing the victims

by David Safier Victims' rights groups held a rally in Tucson today to protest possible cuts to the Arizona Crime Victims fund. This is all new to me, so let me give you some background, assuming it's new to you as well. If I get something wrong, please let me know. Fees and fines from … Read more