Democrats say ‘Citizens United’ should die. Here’s why that won’t happen.
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The Democrats’ battle against big and secretive political cash has lots of pomp, but underwhelming circumstances. Continue Reading
Statehouses, not Congress, hosting biggest political money fights
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Amid the various statehouse battles over political money, New Mexico is unique in its theatrics. Continue Reading
Campaign reporting proposal creates necessary, nation-leading disclosure in NM
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The secretary of state’s proposed rules are a positive step toward rebuilding the public’s trust in government. Continue Reading
Foundation’s argument for donor secrecy is laughable
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What the Rio Grande Foundation has done, through its actions, is prove why campaign finance and transparency laws are necessary. Continue Reading
Why the Rio Grande Foundation is suing Santa Fe
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We urge the city to recognize the right of nonprofits to express their views without punishing their donors. Continue Reading
Big money dwarfs public finance in Albuquerque mayor’s race
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The public financing system is teetering, at least when it comes to citywide races, largely due to the small amount of funds it provides compared to what competitors are able to raise or self-finance. Continue Reading
Dark money threatens democracy
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The secretary of state’s proposed rule is an important step. But it won’t solve the problem of dark money. Continue Reading
ABQ mayor’s race tops $2 million
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The fundraising sets the stage for the most expensive mayor’s race ever in the city. Continue Reading
Trump has secretive teams to roll back regulations, led by hires with deep industry ties
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An investigation found many appointees with potential conflicts of interest, including two who might personally profit if particular regulations are undone. Continue Reading
Secretary of state’s power grab on nonprofit privacy
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We should be cautious about proposals that restrict or chill charitable giving. Continue Reading
University fundraising orgs need transparency, public scrutiny
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There’s endless potential for abuse and corruption in our public universities’ secretive nonprofit fundraising foundations, as the University of New Mexico community is discovering. Continue Reading
Loophole and vague laws create ambiguity in lobbyist reporting
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New Mexico lobbyists and their employers reported spending more than $690,000 during the first four months of the year, but whether that’s everything they spent is anyone’s guess. Continue Reading
May lobbyist filings reveal $690,000 in NM spending
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Much of the money went to food, drinks and gifts for lawmakers and other public officials. Continue Reading
The White House still hasn’t released most staffers’ financial disclosures
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A little over a week ago, the White House began releasing the Trump administration’s financial disclosures. But many are still missing. Here’s what we know now. Continue Reading
Oppose changes to the county’s fireworks ordinance
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Email our county commissioners to request that the safe and sane fireworks ordinance remain in effect as is, and that the commissioners who received big campaign contributions from fireworks venders recuse themselves. Continue Reading