That women have options is not the problem
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Shame on the Rio Grande Foundation for blaming victims. Continue Reading
Long-term change requires talking about patriarchy, colonization and structural racism
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These topics are seldom at the heart, or even at the margins, of mainstream political discourse. They should be. Continue Reading
Why NM’s Legislature should advance a women’s policy agenda
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More than ever we need New Mexico lawmakers to step up and act at the state level. Continue Reading
Single mom in Las Cruces turns tragedy into comedy
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Both the father of Sarah Stevens’ two daughters and her ex-husband ended up in prison. Now they also end up in Sarah’s comedy routines. Over at least the next four years President Donald Trump will too. Continue Reading
Trump to nominate Heather Wilson to be Air Force secretary
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President Donald Trump announced Monday that he intends to nominate former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson of New Mexico to be secretary of the Air Force. Continue Reading
I marched with my daughter to feel proud, strong and brave together
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This is how democracy works, and how our country rights itself. Continue Reading
Women’s March draws 1,500 people in Las Cruces
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Lots of women — and men and children too — gathered at Las Cruces’ new downtown plaza on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump on the day after his inauguration. Continue Reading
How I got started with the Women’s March on Washington Albuquerque Rally — and how you can, too
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Our goal for this event is to present a diverse slate of speakers and performers that will uplift and encourage the crowd to take heart, then take action. Continue Reading
Meet the Texas woman who is blowing up the GOP
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Mindy Finn is a native Texan who is not just running for vice president — she’s putting herself on the frontline of an expected Republican civil war. Continue Reading
Party leaders’ rhetoric leaves Texas Republican women reeling
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Interviews with Texas Republican female consultants, lobbyists, activists and aspiring politicians reveal a common sentiment: They no longer feel welcome in their own party. Continue Reading
By a thousand Trumps
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I’ve been wrestling – as a writer, a woman, a human being – with how to respond to the recordings released last Friday, the non-apology apology, the political response. Here it is. Continue Reading
Fundraiser aims to help end the rape kit backlog in New Mexico
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New Mexico has approximately 5,400 untested rape kits, some dating back to the 1980s. Continue Reading
Preparing Democratic women to run for office and govern
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Emerge New Mexico’s alumnae delivered knockout punches up and down the ballot in the Democratic primary. Continue Reading
What’s at stake in the latest Supreme Court showdown over contraception and religious freedom
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In oral arguments Wednesday, religious groups contend that just signing a form to facilitate access to birth control violates their rights. Continue Reading
Remembering the women of Albuquerque’s mass femicides
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Dr. Irene Blea is one person who hasn’t forgotten about the unsolved killings of 11 women and girls found murdered on Albuquerque’s West Mesa in February 2009. Continue Reading