Federal workers should be appreciated and supported, not held as hostages because someone isn’t getting their way.
When resisting Trump, let’s all try to do better
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Our motto should always be, when they go low, we go high. Continue Reading
The consequences of Martinez’s decision to destroy higher education
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What does this mean for you? Plenty. Continue Reading
We don’t have to take this anymore
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We must take risks as we strive to be greater. I am willing to try if you are. Continue Reading
State’s budget crunch calls for responsible leadership
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When many politicians tell you government should “tighten its belt,” notice they never describe exactly what they mean. That’s because their “solutions” hurt real people. Continue Reading
Occupy movement should focus on tax and election reform
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The Occupy movement is right that the vast majority of Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to get a shot at a good life while a few at the top have amassed immense wealth. But if the movement is serious about solutions, it should focus on tax and election reform. Continue Reading
Drawing districts: Why constituents should care
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Unless voters have real, actual options to consider in an election, public officials become less accountable and our democracy is greatly weakened. For that reason, voters of all political stripes and across all parties should come together and demand that gerrymandering stop. Continue Reading
Why I will miss Bishop Ricardo Ramirez
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Our entire community has been strengthened by Bishop Ricardo Ramirez’s presence, and I can only hope that others will work to emulate his actions, message and disposition. Continue Reading
Could Tucson tragedy have been prevented?
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By all accounts Jared Loughner, the Tucson shooter, suffered from some type of mental illness. So the question must be asked: Was this shooting the kind of unavoidable tragedy that we have to just deal with, or was there more that could have been done to help Loughner and therefore avoid this type of heinous crime? Continue Reading
The need for regulations and good regulators
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Capitalism works, but regulating it is necessary. It’s important that we choose regulators who study the issues, ask tough questions and balance various needs. For the Public Regulation Commission, those regulators must also focus on ethics reform and increasing transparency. Continue Reading
We are better working together than apart
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Republicans, conservatives and Tea Party members aren’t my enemies. That’s why, despite our disagreements, I recently accepted an invitation to speak to the Tea Party group in Las Cruces. Continue Reading