Originally published the day after the Women’s March. A march is not a movement, and while yesterday was exactly the inspiration we needed after Trump’s first day, our inspiration must translate into sustained action if marches are to have enduring meaning. This… Read More ›
State Budget
Progressive Revenue Options–A Path to a Moral Budget
Today: Analysis of the budget deficit and a proposal for a Moral Budget. Details on Feb 11 Town Hall, Feb 20 Moral Monday, and today’s Moral Monday at the Roundhouse with Sen. Tom Udall, a focus on immigration. Also in today’s… Read More ›
Resist Trump & Reimagine New Mexico: A report on the Progressive Action Summit
Posted in Jan 2017, maintained on home page as it summarizes a three prong strategy: local, state and national. Over 350 progressives convened in Albuquerque for the Progressive Action Summit yesterday. Alan Webber and Paul Gibson presented to a packed room… Read More ›
Moral Monday-Lobbying Opportunities
Predatory Lending, Health Security Act, Tax on Internet Business and Pay Pay Lending bills all have hearings scheduled today. We could use a few more volunteers so if you can volunteer to pass out flyers, staff our table in the… Read More ›
Moral Monday People’s Rally: Critical to Bring Many Many Friends
At our Moral Monday-People’s Rally event Feb. 20, we will be in solidarity with one of the great moral movements of our time. So don’t just show up, invite 20 friends and create a committed group. That is how the Santa… Read More ›
Strategies for Effective Lobbying
Today’s post includes a guide to effective Roundhouse lobbying with guides to how the tax and revenue system works, how to contact your legislator, & how to track bills that are important to you. Also included are updates on actions,… Read More ›