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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
Apparently, progressive Democrats believe the good people of New Mexico have etch-a-sketch memories. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This coming election will be about much more than personalities. We have many serious challenges to debate. 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
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