The golden goose is dead: Mexico’s great winter of discontent
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In response to high gas prices and related issues, tens of thousands have recently staged largely peaceful but militant protests in at least 28 of Mexico’s 32 states. Continue Reading
An ocean apart, but united in concerns about hate crimes
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The violence in Great Britain after the Brexit vote might hold lessons for America. Continue Reading
Trump’s pick for Homeland Security is inheriting a border agency known for human rights abuses
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Congress needs to make sure Gen. Kelly will reform Customs and Border Protection to prevent civil rights abuses. Continue Reading
Emoluments clause: Could overturning 185 years of precedent let Trump off the hook?
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Another view of the clause in the Constitution regarding payments from foreign countries would let Trump off the hook — and overturn more than a century of practice and law. Continue Reading
Trump’s tough talk on immigration masks a complex reality
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Critics say President-elect Donald Trump’s heated rhetoric sows fear and confusion while risking ‘collateral damage.’ Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board wants to create a countywide sanctuary for immigrants
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The board wants to coordinate with other local governments to protect immigrants who could face deportation while Donald Trump is president. Continue Reading
We must choose to act with high purpose
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In this divided time, I’m grieving what we’ve already lost in the United States. And in this holiday season, I’m looking for hope. Continue Reading
Rick Perry’s energy legacy is more complicated than you think
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With President-elect Donald Trump set to tap former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to head the department of energy, here’s a closer look at the energy legacy of the state’s longest-serving governor. Continue Reading
Will Trump scrap NASA’s climate research mission?
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NASA does more than explore other planets; it studies our own. Agency scientists worry Donald Trump will abort the work. Continue Reading
On good presidents and bad
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Donald Trump can grow into the job of the presidency or not. Only time will tell. Continue Reading
Could programs to help undocumented immigrants get driver’s licenses backfire?
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Advocates fear that programs in a dozen states might be used by a Trump administration to aid deportation goals. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board affirms commitment to equity and safety
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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has joined the national movement to affirm a commitment to diversity and safety in response to the rhetoric of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Continue Reading
Udall decides against running for governor, says he’s needed in D.C.
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Saying now is “not the time to weaken” Democrats’ position in the nation’s capitol, Tom Udall announced Wednesday that he plans to stay in the U.S. Senate instead of running for governor in 2018. Continue Reading
Group continues pushing for NMSU to become a sanctuary campus
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Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said last week that NMSU won’t declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants without legal status or ban federal law enforcement officials from campus. Continue Reading
Why Trump would almost certainly be violating the Constitution if he continues to own his businesses
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If Trump decides not to dispose of his business, it will be up to Congress to decide whether to do anything about his apparent violation of the Constitution. Continue Reading