Legalize, regulate and tax marijuana with comprehensive legislation
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Our war on drugs has been a miserable failure. Continue Reading
The Census and redistricting are just around the corner
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If New Mexicans aren’t attentive, they’ll become hostage for 10 more years to yet another set of maps that don’t reflect their communities’ best interests. Continue Reading
American families are an unrepresented constituency in DC
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Congress consistently ignores the needs and desires of the public in favor of the elite segment of the nation, corporations and the wealthy. Continue Reading
Heinrich, Udall need to do more than oppose border wall
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As someone who has lived in the shadows for far too long, I need my senators to clearly stand with me and my family. Continue Reading
Crossed wires at the PRC
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The government guarantees monopoly utilities monthly entrée into our bank accounts. It’s only fair that we be guaranteed wise utility investments in return. Continue Reading
Proposal to expand border walls and boots will harm public safety
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New Mexico’s senators should join in publicly supporting reforms that ensure border agents treat all New Mexicans with respect and work to block Trump’s request to rapidly hire new agents. Continue Reading
Body cameras protect law enforcement, promote public trust
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Body cams don’t lie. I wish they’d had them in my era in law enforcement. Continue Reading
Democrats can deliver on the promise of the American Dream
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But simply casting themselves as the opponents of Trump may not suffice as they ask voters to entrust them with public offices in the next year. Continue Reading
It’s time for Michael Padilla to step aside
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Michelle Lujan Grisham is right. So why is everyone so quiet? Continue Reading
Demanding punishments and strengthening communities
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When implemented correctly, reform will reduce crime rates and revitalize communities that have been dismantled by misuse of our justice system. Continue Reading
It’s time for NM government to negotiate lower Rx drug prices
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Gov. Susana Martinez vetoed legislation that could have saved New Mexico millions of dollars a year in prescription drug costs. Continue Reading
How Trump’s election has changed my life
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A year ago I was living an existential crisis over my racial identity. Today, in Trump’s America, I have become a strong and outspoken person. Continue Reading
Rep. Fajardo: Culture of harassment in the Roundhouse must end
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Mandating training is pointless without a strong, enforceable policy in place to protect everyone who visits Legislature. Continue Reading
Our government is lying to us about the economy
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Assertions that Social Security is running out of money, the cost of Medicare is getting too high, or we can’t afford the food stamp program are false. Continue Reading
People want to vote but have a hard time doing it
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As I engage with people who are not voting in local elections, the most common response is frustration over trying to navigate the system. Continue Reading