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The self-proclaimed most transparent governor in history needs to drop her resistance to sunshine and embrace a special session. Democrats need to treat the situation as the serious problem it is instead of an opportunity to score political points. Continue Reading
If we really want to reduce officer-involved shootings, we have to address the issues that lead to people being on edge and desperate — society’s ills, the most challenging problems of our time, including poverty, mental illness, addiction, and structural racism. Continue Reading
Every law enforcement agency should engage citizens in these difficult, informative, and relationship-building conversations. Continue Reading
We must demand that policymakers give us a seat at the table so we’re there to remind them who gave them their seats. Continue Reading
Who else is unethically and possibly illegally benefiting from secret deals? And who else is looking the other way while it happens? Continue Reading
We should fight for sensible gun-regulation proposals like requiring background checks for purchases at gun shows. But we must also guard against an overreaching and discriminatory police state. Continue Reading
Fighting for government transparency is a critical role of news organizations like NMPolitics.net. We take that right and responsibility seriously. Continue Reading
We need to recognize that our legislative system is not keeping up with the speed of life in the 21st Century. Continue Reading
Why should my tax dollars pay for Democrats and Republicans to decide which candidates they put on the ballot? Continue Reading
Clearly, as recent examples involving a Republican and a Democrat show, we need to continue efforts to educate officials on the importance of keeping their government and campaign activities separate. Continue Reading
The way the Martinez Administration responded to concerns about possible Medicaid fraud has been a complete disaster. Continue Reading
Had our daughters been with my partner and me as we drove through a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on March 23, the agent we encountered would have taught them to be terrified of law enforcement officers. Continue Reading
While others play up our anger to further divide us for their own gain, House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Barack Obama have, in recent days, chosen instead to express empathy. Continue Reading
As long as disenfranchised people keep battling each other, America will continue moving toward an oligarchical society that serves the wealthy while squeezing the rest of us into suffering. Continue Reading
Our system discourages ethical behavior. We need to pay state legislators and embrace reforms to increase transparency and accountability. Continue Reading