The GOP I once respected is dead
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Forget compassionate conservatism. Cruelty is the Republican Party’s core identity today. Continue Reading
There’s no simple path to stopping gun violence
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Banning AR-15s won’t end the killing. We have to dig deeper and courageously confront our society’s demons. Continue Reading
As U.S. suicide rates rise, Hispanics show relative immunity
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Support from family and community appear to shield Latinos from rising suicide rates, researchers say. Continue Reading
48 hours in Charlottesville: fear, nausea and a sad lack of surprise
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The violence didn’t shock me; the inaction in the face of it did. Continue Reading
For Charlottesville authorities, a painful post-mortem on preparedness
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Inadequate human intelligence, poor communication and unheeded warnings contributed to the deadly debacle a year ago. Continue Reading
New Mexico finds its way toward racial reconciliation
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I’m grateful that in 2018 Santa Fe’s children will grow up with a deeper understanding of their heritage than I did. Other communities should follow Santa Fe’s lead. Continue Reading
Expecting a ‘sufficient’ education without being able to define it
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Can public schools be made better? Always. Will political solutions help? Never. Continue Reading
In wake of Charlottesville, new scrutiny for Native American statues
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The controversy that swept Southern states over Confederate monuments is spreading across the nation. Continue Reading
Black asylum seekers from Africa face unique challenges in the U.S.
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African immigrants arriving in Texas are finding a litany of unique racial, cultural and practical challenges to becoming legal residents in America. Continue Reading
Court ruling in battle over education funding will influence election, legislative session
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State District Judge Sarah Singleton ruled New Mexico guilty on Friday of shirking its constitutional duty to adequately educate at-risk students. Continue Reading
Long-standing oppressive systems enable Trump’s cruelty
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Going forward, we must fight with the same zeal and unity to dismantle oppressive systems and stop unjust actions by our government regardless of which political party is in charge. Continue Reading
No love for Las Crucens in statewide Democratic primaries
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Three people from Las Cruces ran for statewide offices in the Democratic primaries this year. Last week, all three lost. Here’s why. Continue Reading
Hispanic identity is shaping U.S. Senate race in Texas
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In the high-profile race between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke, there are numerous ways in which their unique relationships with the Hispanic community have intersected. Continue Reading
When colleges let down Indigenous students
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Discrimination against two young Mohawk men at Colorado State University highlights an all-too-common misunderstanding. Continue Reading
Trump’s dehumanizing rhetoric should be a wake-up call
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I hope the energy to fight for equity continues regardless of which party is in control. Continue Reading