Terror in Paris and Beirut: An ISIS reading guide
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ProPublica has rounded up some of the best reporting on the origins of ISIS, their role in the Syrian civil war and ties to terrorist attacks across the world. Continue Reading
The view from counterterror’s front lines
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Veteran European law enforcement officials, one of them Muslim, reflect on the roots of the Paris attacks, the tense aftermath and the debate about the effectiveness of counterterror forces. Continue Reading
Liberal ‘dark money’ group rails against ‘dark money’
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The nonprofit organization, called American Family Voices, is backed by retail lobby, unions, among others. Continue Reading
Former Speaker Martinez to retire from Legislature next year
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A year after Republicans took control of the N.M. House of Representatives and wrestled the position of speaker away from him, Rep. Ken Martinez announced Friday that he plans to retire from the Legislature. Continue Reading
Secretary of State’s Office wants to ‘bring clarity’ to campaign reporting
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In the wake of revelations that lobbyists and candidates are at times reporting donations differently — making tracking some money in state politics nearly impossible — the Secretary of State’s Office says it’s working on a new rule to clarify reporting requirements. Continue Reading
Secret donors fuel Democratic political powerhouse
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Patriot Majority USA raised $30 million in ‘dark money’ last year. Continue Reading
New tax documents show Crossroads GPS poured millions into 2014 Senate race
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Republicans won big in 2014. New tax filings prove Crossroads GPS, which was co-founded by Karl Rove, was more influential than the public knew. Continue Reading
Ideas for increasing voter turnout
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There is a severe lack of choice in our elections. Two candidates, no matter how different, cannot begin to represent the diversity of New Mexicans. Continue Reading
It’s time to demand full campaign transparency and accountability
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For too long we have placed trust in politicians who promise change and reform but fail to deliver. It’s time to end the half-measures and double-talk around this issue. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Recount doesn’t change results in Las Cruces City Council races’
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NMPolitics.net has a policy requiring that we correct inaccuracies. In accordance with that policy, here’s a detailed correction to the article, “Recount doesn’t change results in Las Cruces City Council races.” A prior version of this post incorrectly said Eli Guzman, not Kasandra Gandara, was sworn in Monday as the District 1 city councilor in Las Cruces. NMPolitics.net regrets the error. Continue Reading
Recount doesn’t change results in Las Cruces City Council races
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A recount held Wednesday didn’t change the Nov. 3 Las Cruces municipal election results, so Jack Eakman and Kasandra Gandara remain the newest members of the City Council. Continue Reading
Treat the Muslims in our communities like neighbors
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Rather than treating Muslims in our communities like the Islamic equivalent of our own Klu Klux Klan – and repeating our past mistakes yet again – we should join our neighbors in working toward a more peaceful and prosperous world for all. Continue Reading
Syrian refugees need America to live up to its promise
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The people fleeing Syria now are in some of the darkest days of their lives, running from the very terrorism we seek to fight. Basic American values call on us not to bar the way or abandon them to their fate. Continue Reading
Let’s take a balanced approach on Syrian refugees
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Refusing to help those who have passed repeated vettings will not keep us safer. It will fuel the terrorists’ hateful anti-Western ideology. Continue Reading
Inconsistent reporting hurts efforts to follow political money in NM
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In response to an investigation by a TV news organization, which found discrepancies in how candidates and lobbyists are reporting campaign contributions, some legislative leaders are asking for better rules that will improve transparency. Continue Reading