Why I’m moving on from NMPolitics.net
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Last year’s hiatus helped me find perspective and rediscover hope. America has changed, and so have I. It’s time for me to focus on things other than political journalism. Continue Reading
Democracy depends on saving local newspapers
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A corporation that owns several New Mexico papers suggests more cuts are coming. We cannot let that happen. Continue Reading
Look for Lujan Grisham to get VP consideration next year
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There’s a good chance New Mexico’s governor will end up on the successful Democratic presidential candidate’s short list for vice president. Continue Reading
We can still build the bridges that make America great
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The fear-based MAGA agenda promotes othering that is tearing us apart, but there are reasons to stay hopeful all around us. Continue Reading
Election reform worked! Now let’s tackle other issues.
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Tuesday’s elections showed that structural changes have improved voting in New Mexico. Let’s use that momentum to tackle other needed reforms. Continue Reading
Vote like the apocalypse is coming, because it might be
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California’s fires and blackouts are the latest indicator of the harsh reality we’re preparing to hand to our children. It’s not too late to change course, but we must act now. Continue Reading
NM GOP leaders don’t really care about corruption
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Remember all the complaining about Bill Richardson? Republican leaders were right then, but apparently only because it was politically convenient. Continue Reading
After spaceport leases released, NMPolitics.net settles lawsuit
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The Spaceport Authority admitted no wrongdoing in its handling of my public records requests but agreed to pay $60,000. Continue Reading
Public officials can’t block us on social media
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It doesn’t matter if it’s President Donald Trump or state Sen. Michael Padilla. We have a right to see when they talk about public business and discuss it. Continue Reading
The GOP I once respected is dead
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Forget compassionate conservatism. Cruelty is the Republican Party’s core identity today. Continue Reading
Impeachment can work if Torres Small, others show courage
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This is no time to prioritize the next election over stopping a corrupt leader who’s actively hurting people. Continue Reading
There’s no simple path to stopping gun violence
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Banning AR-15s won’t end the killing. We have to dig deeper and courageously confront our society’s demons. Continue Reading
Resisting yet another occupation in the borderlands
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The people of the borderlands have resisted and survived occupation and oppression for hundreds of years. That history gives me hope today. Continue Reading
Lawmakers, let people see how you’re spending their money
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New Mexico won’t improve until we reject our government’s culture of corruption. Continue Reading