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I want to be part of investing in a country that is more educated, healthier, more environmentally conscious, more concerned with the well-being of others, and more committed to righting historical injustices. Continue Reading
This Memorial Day, we invite you to honor all of those who fought, and are still fighting, for our freedom to participate in democracy by casting your vote. Continue Reading
Why should my tax dollars pay for Democrats and Republicans to decide which candidates they put on the ballot? Continue Reading
The main focus of CYFD’s new PullTogether program is to encourage communities to play a role in improving the quality of life of every child. Continue Reading
The state’s new PullTogether campaign appears to be is a $2.7 million public relations effort to deflect attention from the fact that things have not improved for New Mexico’s low-income children. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s health-care crisis demands our attention. Now. Continue Reading
As a transportation professional, perhaps I can offer Michael Swickard’s readers some perspective on some of his questions. Continue Reading
Better than a symbolic platform plank, Sanders should negotiate with Hillary Clinton that if she is the candidate and elected, she will facilitate the conversion of at least two states, urban and rural, as a single payer pilot program. Continue Reading
Current New Mexico driver’s licenses and identification cards can most likely be used to enter federal facilities and board domestic flights until Oct. 1, 2020. Continue Reading
Tinkering with reimbursement rates can cut costs in the short run, but it’s no long-term solution to New Mexico’s Medicaid mess. Policymakers need to think bolder, and bigger. Continue Reading
Maybe it’s me, but it doesn’t seem that the citizens control our elected folks. Continue Reading
Clearly, as recent examples involving a Republican and a Democrat show, we need to continue efforts to educate officials on the importance of keeping their government and campaign activities separate. Continue Reading
Along with the ballot box, the jury box is one of the two most direct forms of citizen participation in our system of self-government. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s policymakers need to open state primaries to all voters and allow same-day voter registration. Continue Reading
Vote if you care. If you do not care, please stay home and watch the stars dance. Continue Reading