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
Lost on the border: A decade later, a man finds his father’s remains on Facebook
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A group called Los Armadillos scours the southern border to find people who are lost or have died crossing into the United States. Continue Reading
NMSU students use social media to stir immigration discussion
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The group is trying to counter extremism and violent language surrounding the topic of immigration with a communication campaign on social media. Continue Reading
Our division threatens the United States’ survival
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We’re tearing up the values and structures that hold our nation together. Continue Reading
Civility and the long view
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Our words matter, and as we try to find our way though the current rancor they matter even more. Continue Reading
There’s nothing to like about state giveaways to Facebook
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The irony that this post will be shared on Facebook isn’t missed on me, but hear me out. Continue Reading
In new media age, every reader has to be an editor
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Post-election criticism of the news media is on point. Journalists need to get out of their bubbles and listen to people they haven’t been listening to. But voters need to do the same thing. Continue Reading
In an ugly election result, hate surges online
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Has Trump emboldened extremists? Some disquieting early returns. Continue Reading
A nice society without punching
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The worse thing about this rudeness in politics is we Americans who inherited a mighty fine nation from our parents and grandparents are not being good shepherds of that trust. Continue Reading
We must commit to understanding each other, even online
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It’s so important to share our stories and listen to others. Continue Reading
An open letter to Facebook: Why you should choose New Mexico for your data center
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Facebook, we’re here, and we’re ready. We’ll start warming up the chile and the hot air balloons on your call. Continue Reading
Instead of marginalizing others, let’s choose empathy
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While others play up our anger to further divide us for their own gain, House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Barack Obama have, in recent days, chosen instead to express empathy. Continue Reading
Social media wars and fistfights don’t build a better society
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As long as disenfranchised people keep battling each other, America will continue moving toward an oligarchical society that serves the wealthy while squeezing the rest of us into suffering. 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
Move political participation from online forums into action
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We need to enter into a dialogue with neighbors in hopes to achieve a bipartisan society and political process. Continue Reading