Budget cuts put our KIDS COUNT gains in child health at risk
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Sadly, New Mexico’s budget still is not fixed, even with the deep cuts to health care. Continue Reading
The FBI director did no favors for Hillary Clinton
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Director Comey did no favors for Hillary Clinton, and whatever we think we saw go around is about to come back around with a vengeance. Continue Reading
Following shootings, hope lies in values that make Santa Fe special
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Our collective focus remains on access to opportunity, on reforming an often broken criminal justice system, on moving away from militarized policing to a community-based force, and on addressing head-on the sickness of violence that has this nation in its grip. Continue Reading
Obama’s statement on shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
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All of us as Americans should be troubled by these shootings, because these are not isolated incidents. They’re symptomatic of a broader set of racial disparities that exist in our criminal justice system. Continue Reading
Some thoughts on Orlando
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I am angry that queer and trans people of color continue to be used as collateral to push a single-issue policy. Continue Reading
That time your neighbor’s hoax put you on a watch list
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One night, drunk and frustrated, he calls 911 and says that you want to assassinate Ronald Crump, a dude running for president. Click on the headline to follow this hypothetical to its conclusion. Continue Reading
Obama offers a new and inclusive vision for public lands protection
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We cannot ensure the well-being of all children unless we show them that, whatever their racial or ethnic heritage, they matter. Continue Reading
In defense of offering discounted NMSU tuition to Mexican students
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It’s too bad that Fox News’ Tucker Carlson didn’t have all of his facts straight before he went on the air. Continue Reading
The energy industry under attack, as is our economy
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But we keep electing people who spend their time harming our economy. Continue Reading
If new leadership is needed, it’s needed at the Journal too
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As our city grapples with unprecedented economic and criminal justice issues, and if new leadership is indeed the solution, it is needed at all of our major institutions. I would include in that the leadership of our daily newspaper. Continue Reading
Breaking down the latest Senate campaign finance reform package
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Senate Democrats, led by Tom Udall, N.M., and Jeff Merkley, Ore., have introduced a package of campaign finance and lobbying reforms labeled the We The People Act. Continue Reading
On teachers, free speech, and the protection of public education
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It is going to take a great deal of political action to remove people from office who are so anti-social and anti-child that they are willing to sacrifice one of America’s greatest achievements. Continue Reading
New Mexico doesn’t have to stay at 49th for child well-being
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The good news is that we can break down the barriers that keep families in poverty and rob children of their potential. Continue Reading
Public lands should be places that welcome and reflect all Americans
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Recently, a coalition of diverse voices outlined a bold agenda for the future of our national parks and other public lands. This vision includes ensuring our public lands are inclusive and reflect the stories and struggles of all Americans. Continue Reading
Preparing Democratic women to run for office and govern
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Emerge New Mexico’s alumnae delivered knockout punches up and down the ballot in the Democratic primary. Continue Reading