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There is one thing the justices forgot amid their deliberations on health care. That is the other court that is even more powerful than the Supreme Court — the court of public opinion. Continue Reading
Do we really contemplate thumbing our nose at the federal funds when the people of New Mexico are in such great need? I hope not. Continue Reading
If Congressman Pearce thinks that the U.S. Forest Service should be able to respond to fires faster than on foot, he and his fellow Republicans should stop cutting the Forest Service budget. Continue Reading
It is a true tragedy that, 18 months into his own tenure, Ray Powell is still having to clean up Pat Lyons’ ever-more-numerous messes. Continue Reading
What’s at stake in this election is a choice between an economy built from the top down or an economy that thrives on the middle class’ ability to work, earn and provide for their families. Continue Reading
The next time you hear the political rhetoric assailing policies that aim to give people a hand up, don’t forget that a solid piece of our historical success as a country is owed to policies that sought to care for people who were down on their luck. Continue Reading
While deporting the children of illegal immigrants, who aren’t at fault for being here, would be justified in the eyes of the law, it would hardly be consistent with the culture of a compassionate country. Continue Reading
Democrats have not been able to get it right in 60 years of control of the state Legislature. Why is this year any different? Hint: It’s not. Continue Reading
There are many paths to reform, but the path must be taken. Our higher education system is in need of more than just cosmetic reforms. Continue Reading
if you are straight, when you consider this issue, you may feel like I do – an initial repulsion. But when that happens, I ask only one thing: Think. Understand that base reactions are not good enough to make or justify laws. If you do, I am confident you will come to the same conclusion I did. Continue Reading
While Democrats talk about providing Band Aid solutions that take Las Cruces and El Paso taxpayer money to provide transportation to rural Doña Ana County, Republicans want to give you the keys of opportunity. Continue Reading
President Obama has been too wedded to the old-school liberalism of more regulation, more government control and higher taxes to keep his promises to the people. Continue Reading
The opponents of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker forgot that no matter how well organized you are or how fat your checkbook may be, there is nothing, repeat nothing as powerful as an idea whose time has come. Continue Reading
Over the last 30 years, bankers successfully lobbied for a government-supported, loosely regulated Fantasy Island. It turns out Fantasy Island isn’t fun for them or our economy. Continue Reading
I am grateful and honored to say, come June 5th, no matter the outcome of the election, my father will continue to have his integrity. Continue Reading