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Blinded by the blight »

“Who are we as adults to judge what the youth are interested in? We’re teaching kids that wouldn’t otherwise take an art class.”–Regina Romero’s words when asked if she thought graffiti was art when she funded graffiti classes with city money. Gila Courier presents the Keynes Demand Stimulation Award to Tucson Councilwoman Regina Romero. Romero, who is about to be re-elected [...]

November 4, 2011 | Posted in Feature,Local,Opinion | Read More »

Are They 4 Graffiti Education? »

In Tucson, we have a city councilwoman and a youth organization who have offered graffiti classes. Hat tip to Jon Justice for getting this photo posted.

August 18, 2010 | Posted in Governor,Not Feature | Read More »

So, How Much Is That In Potholes? »

The Arizona Daily Star comedy editorial page writers have done some more thinkin’ and are now telling the citizens and business owners of Tucson to start making donations to the city to repair potholes. You can’t make stuff like this up. Wow! What a novel concept. Paying the city to maintain the infrastructure. I have “breaking news” for [...]

September 27, 2009 | Posted in Feature,Local,Photo Gallery | Read More »