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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More

Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

October 11, 2024
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More

We Need a Media Makeover

October 11, 2024
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More

The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

September 17, 2024
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More

Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

September 17, 2024
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
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New Mexico Agencies Announce $4.7M In Beautification Grants - State Pushes ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ And Showcase Natural Beauty

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 13, 2024
Santa Fe — Three state agencies—the Departments of Transportation, Tourism, and Environment—have collectively awarded $4.7 million in grants to 97 local entities, funding projects… Read More

Governor Appoints Steve Graham as New Mexico Film Office Director

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 12, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Steve Graham as the new division director of the New Mexico Film Office. Graham begins work on Nov 12th. “Steve Graham is a native… Read More

Governor Issues Statement on Veterans Day

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 11, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:“On Nov 11th, we honor the tremendous sacrifice and commitment of New… Read More

Governor Declares Emergency In Response To Winter Storm

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 7, 2024
SANTA FE?– Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued two statewide emergency declarations this week that unlocks $1.5 million in state funding to support state agencies responding to the winter… Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Statement on Tuesday’s Election

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 6, 2024
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on Wednesday, November 6:“While I am disappointed in the result of Tuesday’s presidential election and deeply… Read More