The choice in the Democratic presidential primary
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Bernie Sanders’ moral leadership and total commitment and focus on the wellbeing of the American people and our society is a great gift. Continue Reading
Mexico finds it easier to focus on Trump than its own failings
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Experts accuse the Mexican government of thwarting its investigation of a student massacre and torturing suspects, but the top story in a prominent Mexican newspaper is about standing up to Trump. Continue Reading
Voting is a revolutionary act. Just do it.
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People have died and been beaten and jailed for your right to vote. Continue Reading
The dangers of political tribalism
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In every question of what our country should do next are the overarching needs of the tribes, such that America is held hostage by the tribe in power. Continue Reading
Unfair policy too often results in immigrants losing personal property
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We cannot neglect our responsibility to these detainees to treat them fairly, and we cannot neglect the responsibility we have to ourselves to uphold the values that make our country great. Continue Reading
Hobbs should terminate city manager’s contract, pay severance
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Even if we have to swallow the bitter pill of paying for the trip, Hobbs would be better off if J.J. Murphy would go back to Italy – and stay there. Continue Reading
Martinez owes New Mexicans an apology for Medicaid freeze
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The way the Martinez Administration responded to concerns about possible Medicaid fraud has been a complete disaster. Continue Reading
The importance of civil education and assertion at border checkpoints
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If we as Americans feel like our rights are being violated we have a right to verbalize it. Continue Reading
Holloman community will miss German Air Force, families
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I am thankful for the time we have shared with the German Air Force, the unique bond our airmen enjoy – especially when deployed overseas, and the dedication of our community. Continue Reading
Why I missed the Flint story
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My mother told me about contaminated water in my hometown. I didn’t listen. Continue Reading
Another ill-conceived move that threatens health care in NM
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If there is a lesson to be learned from the behavioral health reorganization, it is to look behind hastily implemented changes that could affect broader access to health care. Continue Reading
The evil obsession with educational testing
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Teachers need to be in charge, not highly paid administrators feathering their nests. Continue Reading
Fort Bayard Medical Center report raises concern about other facilities
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The report on Fort Bayard Medical Center is a wake-up call for New Mexicans concerned about harsh or inhumane conditions for vulnerable people who could be our parents, our brothers and sisters, cousins or neighbors. Continue Reading
Opposing civil asset forfeiture
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Some may think it odd that a friend of mine, Brad Cates, opposes civil asset forfeiture since years ago he was the director of the Department of Justice Forfeiture Program. Continue Reading
An abuse of power at a border crossing
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But is it worth it to fight it in the moment? No. Their power in the moment is just words with threats of intimidation under the veil of justice. Continue Reading