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Concern that courts could undermine or overturn the country’s landmark decision on abortion has renewed a push to repeal an old, unenforceable state law that makes it a fourth-degree felony to perform the procedure. Continue Reading
Miscarriage is ‘lonely, painful, and demoralizing,’ Michelle Obama writes in her new memoirs. Continue Reading
Today we share a poem written in the context of all that’s happening in the world. Continue Reading
We didn’t mourn for long in 1991. We organized. Now we’ve got to redouble our efforts. Continue Reading
The Court is one of the least-watched, least-understood, but busiest and most important cogs in the state’s justice system. Continue Reading
That the former Doña Ana County clerk did not step down sooner suggests he was far more interested in protecting his ego than the voters. Continue Reading
Potential shifts at both federal and local levels could have profound repercussions in the lives and well-being of women in New Mexico. Continue Reading
A state statute that says anyone who performs an abortion in New Mexico could be charged with a 4th-degree felony would go back into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Continue Reading
A growing number of women are running for office, nationwide and in New Mexico. Continue Reading
We owe it to mothers, families and society to support breastfeeding. Continue Reading
Dolores Huerta took to the stage Saturday at Albuquerque’s annual Cesar Chavez Day celebration. Continue Reading
Richard Ellenberg’s resignation came amid criticism of his handling of two recent claims of sexual harassment. Continue Reading
John Vasquez blasted Democratic Party officials and the news media in his resignation letter. Continue Reading
If Gov. Susana Martinez signs a Senate bill into law, New Mexico will become the 46th state to specifically define strangulation as a serious violent crime. Continue Reading
Sexual misconduct in any form does not reflect Democratic values and has no place in our Party. Continue Reading