How political pessimism helps doom tougher gun laws
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Saying ‘nothing will change’ has empowered the NRA and ignores its declining punch. Continue Reading
Congress should not trade one injustice for another
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Many people seem to think that the wall, although expensive and offensive, is harmless. The truth is the wall is not benign. Continue Reading
Stopping the runaway federal government
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Among the most pernicious and costly threats to the wellbeing of families and small businesses is a federal government out of control. Continue Reading
New allegations in border fence lawsuit: racketeering, bribes and money laundering
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The latest lawsuit filing in Hidalgo County talks of kickback deals worked out over drinks and steak dinners. Continue Reading
Press freedom is under attack in the US
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Freedom of journalistic integrity is now a third wheel in American politics. Continue Reading
The Census and redistricting are just around the corner
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If New Mexicans aren’t attentive, they’ll become hostage for 10 more years to yet another set of maps that don’t reflect their communities’ best interests. Continue Reading
The Taking: How the federal government abused its power to seize property for a border fence
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The federal government’s boldest land grab in a generation produced the first border wall — and a trail of abuse, mistakes and unfairness. Continue Reading
American families are an unrepresented constituency in DC
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Congress consistently ignores the needs and desires of the public in favor of the elite segment of the nation, corporations and the wealthy. Continue Reading
Heinrich, Udall need to do more than oppose border wall
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As someone who has lived in the shadows for far too long, I need my senators to clearly stand with me and my family. Continue Reading
Our government needs a dramatic redesign
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I want to hear our political candidates talk about how they plan to enact change. Continue Reading
Proposal to expand border walls and boots will harm public safety
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New Mexico’s senators should join in publicly supporting reforms that ensure border agents treat all New Mexicans with respect and work to block Trump’s request to rapidly hire new agents. Continue Reading
He survived bullets and jail in Cameroon, only to be jailed again in NM while awaiting asylum
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‘Boris’ was granted asylum after being incarcerated for five months in Cibola County. Lengthy lockups for asylum-seekers aren’t uncommon. Continue Reading
Our government is lying to us about the economy
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Assertions that Social Security is running out of money, the cost of Medicare is getting too high, or we can’t afford the food stamp program are false. Continue Reading
Democracy and money are at stake for NM in upcoming census
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An accurate census is critical for our democracy. Congress needs to adequately fund it. Continue Reading
Hopes and fears: One DACA recipient’s story
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Michel Nieves’s family brought him to the United States when he was six. Now he’s fearful about the future. Continue Reading