Obama on Dallas attack: ‘Justice will be done’
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“I believe I speak for every single American when I say that we are horrified over these events,” the president said. Continue Reading
Obama’s statement on shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
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All of us as Americans should be troubled by these shootings, because these are not isolated incidents. They’re symptomatic of a broader set of racial disparities that exist in our criminal justice system. Continue Reading
Some thoughts on Orlando
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I am angry that queer and trans people of color continue to be used as collateral to push a single-issue policy. Continue Reading
That time your neighbor’s hoax put you on a watch list
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One night, drunk and frustrated, he calls 911 and says that you want to assassinate Ronald Crump, a dude running for president. Click on the headline to follow this hypothetical to its conclusion. Continue Reading
Dems finally pick fight over guns but lose sight of people’s rights
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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
‘The army to set our nation free’
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Former Sheriff Richard Mack has a plan to roll back gun control, tax laws and land-use constraints, one defiant local law enforcement official at a time. Continue Reading
Relatively productive, cooperative session comes to an end
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For a 30-day session — one during which shifting economic forecasts necessitated a rewrite of the fiscal year 2017 budget — the session of the New Mexico Legislature that ended Thursday was arguably productive. From driver’s licenses to the state’s finances, Democrats and Republicans worked together to find compromise. Continue Reading
Media alarmists make my head hurt
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The gun press — my term for media that is relentless in proffering the belief that foaming at the mouth “gun haters” are minutes away from excising the Second Amendment from the U.S. Constitution — gives me a headache. Continue Reading
Obama articulated the strength and spirit of the American people
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I am hopeful that both parties can come together and set aside their political differences to find the sensible and commonsense solutions that the American people deserve and expect. Continue Reading
When half of the world hates you
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In truth, people have the right to hate guns. It’s hard to blame them sometimes when all they know is the nightly crime report and some NRA guy pontificating about the Constitution. Continue Reading
How much could Obama’s gun moves affect gun violence? Nobody knows.
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The actions are extremely modest, raising questions about how much they will really do to stem gun violence. Continue Reading
We must discuss guns without rancor
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We must bring our communities together to address this issue. Continue Reading
Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it
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Now that time has run out, go ahead, I guess, and back the two-tier driver’s license system. But be aware of the ripple effects that policy will create. Continue Reading
Why counting mass shootings is a bad way to understand gun violence in America
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It glosses over the broader reality of who is most at risk of being murdered with guns.
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From buying guns to resisting fear, New Mexicans confront shootings
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Mass shootings and other gun crimes are a reality many New Mexicans think about regularly. To some, Albuquerque is an especially concerning place to live. Continue Reading