Sanders, Clinton want campaign finance overhaul, but face huge obstacles
|
Reforming the United States’ system for financing elections requires more than presidential action. Continue Reading
Hobbs city government still considering webcasting options
|
Government officials and citizens in Hobbs continue to wrestle with how to make city commission meetings more accessible to the public by broadcasting them online. Continue Reading
Five ways to advance New Mexico’s economy
|
We cannot wait another 10 months for the state Legislature to convene to address our slumping economy and avoid another recession. Continue Reading
Instead of marginalizing others, let’s choose empathy
|
While others play up our anger to further divide us for their own gain, House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Barack Obama have, in recent days, chosen instead to express empathy. Continue Reading
Megadonors stricken with presidential fatigue?
|
Congress-focused super PACs and nonprofits are reporting heightened interest. Continue Reading
Sunshine Week focus must be on government transparency
|
The topic of this year’s Sunshine Week panel at NMSU revolves around “outside” money in local elections. Campaign finance reform and government transparency are two different and largely unrelated issues. Continue Reading
Belgium’s deadly circles of terror
|
Coordinated bombings in Brussels may have been in the works for some time, aided by an underworld where crime and extremism blur together. Continue Reading
What’s at stake in the latest Supreme Court showdown over contraception and religious freedom
|
In oral arguments Wednesday, religious groups contend that just signing a form to facilitate access to birth control violates their rights. Continue Reading
Social media wars and fistfights don’t build a better society
|
As long as disenfranchised people keep battling each other, America will continue moving toward an oligarchical society that serves the wealthy while squeezing the rest of us into suffering. Continue Reading
Let’s focus our revolution on how we elect the president
|
As the beacon of democracy for the world, this is no way to run an election. Continue Reading
Latest numbers to know about the 2016 presidential race
|
February was filled with booms and busts for candidates and super PACs. Continue Reading
Catching a political phantom
|
Here’s how the Center for Public Integrity revealed the source behind a mysterious attack ad. Continue Reading
Governor’s vetoes show who she doesn’t stand for
|
Gov. Susana Martinez’s vetoes singled out the most vulnerable in our state for harsher treatment than ever before. Continue Reading
Here’s how NM can create a more open and ethical Legislature
|
We need change. That is the one thing everyone agrees on. An independent commission seems to be the best way to achieve that without spending decades doing so. Continue Reading
How might the ‘Citizens United’ decision be undone?
|
Whether by Constitutional amendment or court reversal, changes may take years. Continue Reading