Nature already decided who qualifies for marriage
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A man can love many things, he can be committed to those things, he can even have sex with them, but he can only have children with a woman; therefore, he can only marry a woman. Continue Reading
We should all pay our fair share
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The upcoming legislative session provides us a great opportunity to close the loophole that allows out-of-state corporations to avoid paying state income tax, restore some fairness to our tax code, and boost the spending power of New Mexico families. Continue Reading
Undo Citizens United now
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We must not stand idly by while a misguided Supreme Court allows multi-national corporations to commandeer our wealth, our laws, and our individual free speech. Continue Reading
Occupy the journey
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Emerging in the Occupy Santa Fe movement is a sense of collective victory coupled with a feeling that deep, individual healing is taking place. I believe this may be our opportunity to define new, sustainable ways to live with each other without so many labels and no matter our backgrounds. Continue Reading
Progressives play politics with oil and gas
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Apparently, progressive Democrats believe the good people of New Mexico have etch-a-sketch memories. Continue Reading
Stopping boy behavior or bullies
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There are concerns that bullies may be getting worse in our society, especially in public schools. Maybe we need to teach our children to band together to stop them. Continue Reading
Jump on the exporting bandwagon
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Exporting is the most cost-effective way to turn our local economy around and the one that will require the least time and investment. Continue Reading
Allowing gay people to marry is the right thing to do
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To fail to enact marriage equality is to deny so many committed couples and families the recognition they deserve and to disgrace the very foundation of the United States. Continue Reading
Martinez’s change isn’t yet bold enough
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Until government is redesigned to truly separate it from profiteering special interests, people will view the Downs at Albuquerque deal and any other involving campaign contributors and party insiders with suspicion, as they should. Continue Reading
2012 marks New Mexico’s centennial celebration
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Our centennial is a celebration. It is a time to pause and give thanks to those who came before us; it is a time to gather with friends, family and community to acknowledge that what makes us similar is much greater than what makes us different. Continue Reading
Voter photo ID sounds like a fantastic idea, but it’s not
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I used to think everyone should have to show photo ID to vote, but I now realize such proposals are basically 21st-Century descendants of poll taxes or literacy tests. They’re designed to prevent qualified voters from the most vulnerable segments of our society from voting. Continue Reading
Answering America’s Iranian challenge
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When elected as the next U.S. senator from New Mexico, I will actively work to support Israel’s efforts to counter the Hezbollah menace that is linked to Iran. Continue Reading
Trending back to the states
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Here is what is serious and smart about outside super PACs and caucus groups: They are prioritizing states over the federal government. Continue Reading
Judges in NM do face strong accountability measures
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There are many checks on the quality and performance of our courts in New Mexico. The safeguards provided therein are employed when appropriate. Continue Reading
Proponents haven’t shown how voter ID would prevent fraud
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There are no documented cases of illegal registration or voter fraud that would have been prevented by voter ID. The secretary of state’s report does not even seem to prove widespread registration fraud or illegal voting, let alone make the connection to voter ID. Continue Reading