Courts could end up deciding how much secrecy spaceport gets
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There appear to be differing interpretations of how much secrecy is allowed by a bill that passed the Legislature. Continue Reading
On political cartoons, civility and why you should support NMPolitics.net
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Donate to a news organization that is working combat false narratives and division. Continue Reading
Lawmakers might give Spaceport America greater secrecy
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It’s important and urgent that you learn about this issue and weigh in, regardless of your opinion on the pending legislation. Continue Reading
Misbehaving men bring shame to Doña Ana County
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These powerful men and their defenders should be ashamed of themselves. People deserve to be treated better than this. Continue Reading
The ‘bold change’ Martinez promised never came. Here’s why.
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The governor has scorched systems that needed nuanced reform and hurt too many people. Continue Reading
Democratic wave probably won’t snag southern NM’s U.S. House seat
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It’s likely that another Republican will replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce. Here’s why. Continue Reading
Rethinking journalism and finding hope for the future
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I found hope this year in journalistic collaborations that produced important reporting. Continue Reading
Our government needs a dramatic redesign
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I want to hear our political candidates talk about how they plan to enact change. Continue Reading
The system protected Michael Padilla for too long. No more.
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Men have exploited power to harass and assault women without consequence for too long. Recent events suggest that may be changing. I hope so. Continue Reading
Democrats, what’s going to be different this time?
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As the pendulum swings to the left, I want to hear why electing Democrats in 2017 and 2018, unlike all the other times this state has elected them, will result in my daughter having a better future. Continue Reading
Men, we must reject toxic masculinity
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Toxic masculinity is a societal cancer. It pressures men to violate women and people who don’t conform to society’s gender norms – and violates men when they resist. Continue Reading
Lawmakers, give the public back its sledgehammer
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The state’s Inspection of Public Records Act is a powerful tool. But it needs updating to ensure government can’t outsource work to avoid transparency. Continue Reading
Young immigrants are right to be fed up with Democrats
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It’s no wonder young immigrants recently hijacked Nancy Pelosi’s news conference, some of them holding signs that said, “Democrats are deporters.” Continue Reading
Remembering Pete Domenici
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My grandfather loved to tell me the story about a young Pete Domenici coming into my family’s drugstore. Continue Reading
Cautious optimism about Spaceport America
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In spite of the hope I found, the public shouldn’t trust the spaceport without financial transparency. I won’t. Continue Reading