Democracy depends on saving local newspapers
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A corporation that owns several New Mexico papers suggests more cuts are coming. We cannot let that happen. Continue Reading
Public officials can’t block us on social media
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It doesn’t matter if it’s President Donald Trump or state Sen. Michael Padilla. We have a right to see when they talk about public business and discuss it. Continue Reading
Enemy of the people?
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The press is not the enemy of the people. It is the very institution that keeps us strong as a nation. Continue Reading
The First and Second amendments are both essential
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People sometimes debate whether the First or Second amendment to the U.S. Constitution is more important. The answer is they’re symbiotic. Continue Reading
Homeland Security’s ‘media influencers’ list threatens our freedom
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Are any of us free to speak out, knowing that we might end up on a government list? Continue Reading
Press freedom is under attack in the US
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Freedom of journalistic integrity is now a third wheel in American politics. Continue Reading
Build on the knowledge of the past instead of tearing it down
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The path to a more inclusive and understanding society is not to toss old statues, pictures and knowledge down the memory hole. Continue Reading
Just quit playing the national anthem at games
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People come to a stadium or turn on the tube to watch football. Period. Continue Reading
Dallas police, protesters were united before sniper attack
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Thursday night’s brutal attack on Dallas officers followed an otherwise peaceful demonstration against police brutality, in a city where authorities have gone to great lengths to improve relations with the Black community. Continue Reading
On teachers, free speech, and the protection of public education
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It is going to take a great deal of political action to remove people from office who are so anti-social and anti-child that they are willing to sacrifice one of America’s greatest achievements. Continue Reading
Freedom of speech applies to everyone — even Donald Trump
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What the protesters who shut down Donald Trump’s Chicago rally failed to understand, and what Trump fails to practice, is that free speech is a two-way street. Continue Reading