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Thankfully, I live in an energy-rich state and, for the most part, do not even notice all of the millions of hours it took to put up the electric lines, put in the natural gas, pave the roads, and build energy-consuming houses. Continue Reading
For Medicaid to continue as an important source of coverage for those with HIV, state policymakers need to ensure that all people newly eligible for it because of federal health-care reform are able to access the services they require. Continue Reading
The chief justice of the N.M. Supreme Court says he’s determined to improve public access to state court records by making them available online. Continue Reading
It has been with tremendous sadness that I have followed the recent developments regarding certain members of the New Mexico state judiciary in various parts of the state. There have been incidents and allegations that have diminished and tarnished the reputation and standing of this branch of government. Continue Reading
We needed Secretary of State Dianna Duran to lead a transparent probe of the voter rolls that included county clerks from both parties so we could know there was evidence to back up the conclusions and that partisanship wasn’t an issue. We didn’t need a snarky report we can’t trust. Continue Reading
This Thanksgiving I give thanks to God for that which I have. I do not look with envy and entitlement at the possession of other Americans. Continue Reading
Many folks recognize that career politicians are at the root of the distrust in government. Here’s what I would do to restore trust in government. Continue Reading
“Fire two teachers and call me in the morning” seems to be the cure-all that neoliberal and right-wing activists are banging their drums for. The next move after the “A-B-C-D-F” scam will be to legislate recognition of mail-order teaching degrees from online diploma mills. Continue Reading
I appreciate the meaningful ways that the Occupy movement has moved the national conversation in a direction that can now include not only retrenchment and austerity but also basic fairness and opportunity for everyone. But they need our help. Continue Reading
This coming election will be about much more than personalities. We have many serious challenges to debate. Continue Reading
At a fast food style restaurant, I had a nodding relationship with the young fellow behind the counter. We would each say, “Howdy.” Last week he ventured an observation, “You sure were lucky to be young when it was still possible to become wealthy.” Continue Reading
If I were to pick the ringleaders out of the local Occupy and Tea Party groups and buy them all lunch, they’d probably find that they have more in common than they know. Continue Reading
The Internet makes democracy possible in a way the world has never before seen. The challenge for movements like the Tea Party and Occupy is to rise above division and work together to change the world. Continue Reading
It might seem that America’s top job has been a bit top-heavy with lawyers and military men. Maybe we ought to re-write the qualifications for the presidency, especially in light of the precarious financial and geopolitical situation in which we find ourselves today. Here are my suggested qualifications. Continue Reading
Very rarely do the left wingers who continuously criticize any attempt to reform New Mexico’s foundering education system say anything that surprises me. But Emanuele Corso, in his recent attack piece, has actually flipped reality upside down with this particular accusation. Continue Reading