Breaking down the latest Senate campaign finance reform package
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Senate Democrats, led by Tom Udall, N.M., and Jeff Merkley, Ore., have introduced a package of campaign finance and lobbying reforms labeled the We The People Act. Continue Reading
Dems finally pick fight over guns but lose sight of people’s rights
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We should fight for sensible gun-regulation proposals like requiring background checks for purchases at gun shows. But we must also guard against an overreaching and discriminatory police state. Continue Reading
NMSU Regents OK employee benefit cuts; more may be needed
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Current and future New Mexico State University employees will see reductions in annual leave, most employees will lose their sick leave payout benefit, and future employees working less than 30 hours a week won’t be eligible for health and other insurance. Continue Reading
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Texas abortion restrictions
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The high court’s decision was a massive win for the reproductive rights community in and out of Texas. The court’s decision is expected to help overturn similar requirements in other states fighting similar legal challenges. Continue Reading
NMSU Regents promise better Open Meetings Act compliance
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The New Mexico State University Board of Regents hasn’t been sufficiently explaining the legal justification for its closed-door meetings, officials are admitting — and they’re pledging better transparency going forward. Continue Reading
NMSU Regents to vote Monday on employee benefit cuts
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Members of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents are scheduled to vote on much-anticipated cuts to employee benefits Monday during a meeting that won’t be webcast and isn’t being held in the Regents’ normal meeting room. Continue Reading
Texplainer: If Brexit Can Happen, Can Texit?
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Britain voted to leave the European Union. Can Texas secede from the United States? Continue Reading
New Mexico doesn’t have to stay at 49th for child well-being
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The good news is that we can break down the barriers that keep families in poverty and rob children of their potential. Continue Reading
Supreme Court’s tie deals blow to Obama immigration order
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The U.S. Supreme Court announced Thursday it had failed to produce a majority opinion on the policy — meaning that the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals’ November 2015 decision rejecting the policy stands. Continue Reading
Public lands should be places that welcome and reflect all Americans
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Recently, a coalition of diverse voices outlined a bold agenda for the future of our national parks and other public lands. This vision includes ensuring our public lands are inclusive and reflect the stories and struggles of all Americans. Continue Reading
The next ‘Citizens United’ is coming
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The architect of the blockbuster money-in-politics case is angling for another victory. Continue Reading
Preparing Democratic women to run for office and govern
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Emerge New Mexico’s alumnae delivered knockout punches up and down the ballot in the Democratic primary. Continue Reading
Hillary Clinton crushing Donald Trump in White House cash dash
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Democrat Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign is making Republican Donald Trump — a man who can’t stop bragging about his billions — look like a political pauper. Continue Reading
Political passion shouldn’t be hatred and vitriol
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That’s really what democracy means: The losers still exist, still have rights, still have representation, and you cannot grind them into the dust until they cease to exist forevermore. Continue Reading
Successful elections transform lives and our future
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I am proud of the staff, election officials, and all of the partners in our community who work tirelessly to make successful elections happen for voters in Doña Ana County. Continue Reading