Des Moines Opinion

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More

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

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

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

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

Beware The Coming Shenanigans

September 17, 2024
We’ve been here before. In 2016, Hillary Clinton was in position to beat Donald Trump. The polls looked good. Then, James Comey announced that the FBI was re-opening an investigation into her… Read More

Mass Deportation: The Cruelty Is The Point

September 17, 2024
A big focus of Trump’s campaign, and by extension the Project 2025 agenda he plans to enact, are the immediate deportations of up to 12 million undocumented immigrants. He’s promised that… 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

The Longest Year

September 17, 2024
I was at a gathering recently where several people noted how stressed they were about the upcoming election and wondering how long they could get through another 70 or so days of whatever THIS is. We… Read More
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Governor Announces Judicial Appointment of Bryan Fox

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
December 19, 2024
SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday the appointment of Bryan Fox as a Second Judicial District Court judge. Fox’s appointment follows the retirement of the Honorable… Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Releases FY26 Budget Recommendation - Fiscally Responsible Spending Plan Balances Past, Future Investments

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
December 12, 2024
SANTA FE - On Dec 12, 2024, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released a FY26 executive budget recommendation that builds on progress made during her first six years in office while boosting investments in… Read More

The End of an Era: DPNM Bids a Sad Farewell to Steve Pearce

December 10, 2024
Steve Pearce’s six-year tenure as Chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico unfortunately came to an end following officer elections at the New Mexico GOP’s State Central Committee… Read More

Governor Mourns Passing of Former U.S. Senator Fred Harris

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 23, 2024
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday issued the following statement on the death of former U.S. Senator Fred Harris.“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my… Read More

$5.4 Million Awarded For Rural Health Care In New Mexico - Funding Will Expand Maternal, Behavioral, And Primary Health Services

From: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
November 21, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Nov 21st, that four rural health care organizations will receive a combined $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to bring… Read More