A sense that Washington doesn’t serve most people
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It’s no wonder that many average Americans stop paying attention to politics when a donor can spend $1 million anonymously in a presidential race and almost get away with it. Continue Reading
Free trade agreements mean jobs for NM
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Because New Mexico ranks near the bottom in job creation, our congressional delegation should vote for free-trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. If Congress doesn’t ratify these agreements soon, many will wonder if our leaders are serious about creating jobs and getting our economy back on track. Continue Reading
Toward a bipartisan DREAM Act: DREAMers hold on
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The debate over the DREAM Act is not an ideological struggle, and the common arguments against it are bogus. The DREAM Act will become law. The questions are when and how. Continue Reading
The American revolution of declining expectations
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America is downsizing, and the failure of American presidents and other elected leaders to prepare for this eventuality – indeed, their success in pretending that it could not happen here and in persuading us that it could not happen here – is magnifying the strains that now jeopardize American democracy. Continue Reading
Dreams of generations in a new century
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With the retirement of the space shuttles and nothing really on the horizon in space we are not giving our young any dreams to lift them up. So very sad. Continue Reading
Pearce is cruising toward re-election
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Democrats don’t yet have a serious candidate in the 2nd Congressional District race because they look at the numbers and the history of the district and see reality: With an incumbent Republican seeking re-election, the district, with these boundaries and in this political climate, probably isn’t one of the best investments they can make. Continue Reading
Smart regulation is key to a strong economy
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We’re so transfixed by this iconic battle between left and right that we seem to have forgotten what precipitated our current economic woes in the first place – a lack of commonsense regulation in the financial markets. Continue Reading
School privatization will lead to dismal future
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As a result of the press for school privatization, the United States will find itself with an alienated underclass with no commitment to a common social contract. Continue Reading
Does the Constitution have meaning?
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While Michael Hays seems to think that the Founding Fathers were a bunch of racists and sexists who could not possibly have any useful ideas for us “moderns,” I believe that the Constitution was a work of genius. Continue Reading
Going to Afghanistan
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Afghanistan is on my mind of late, as I’m soon headed there to work with a woman who wants to help the Afghani people stand up as U.S. military forces begin to stand down. Continue Reading
In defense of the tea party
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Tea partiers have forced America to risk default with their insistence on dramatic spending cuts and opposition to tax increases. But their actions are based on a genuine concern that Washington’s spending has taken us to the brink. Continue Reading
Haussamen named one of Politico’s ‘50 to watch’
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The well-read D.C. publication has named Haussamen one of 50 politicos across the nation “who will be a force to reckon with in the 2012 cycle.” Continue Reading
Apologies to Pearce and his supporters
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I’m not in the business of exaggerating differences between liberals and conservatives to inflame passions. But this week, I published a guest column that did just that. It was a mistake, and I’ve removed the column from the site. Continue Reading
Lewis says Republicans must make a stand
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As many House Republicans push for a cuts-only approach to addressing the nation’s deficit problem, 1st Congressional District candidate Dan Lewis says they must reject tax increases and other revenue raisers. Continue Reading
Thanks, Rep. Pearce, for championing commonsense government
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While in Congress, Mr. Peace has become a valid champion of commonsense government, protector of Second Amendment rights, and a solid voice for meaningful change to the Endangered Species Act. Continue Reading