One of our collective problems in developing public policy is a propensity to utilize the following approach: ready, shoot, aim, celebrate. (When you shoot before you aim, the result is never good.) With this process, you never miss the target… Read More ›
economic justice
A New Economic Reality for NM? With Your Help, Yes!
Today’s post focuses on the utter failure of the federal government to address the urgent needs of our local communities, whether in relation to our personal safety and protection from gun violence, the consequences of climate change, or the greed… Read More ›
Richard Heinberg on the Only Real Solution to the Looming Climate Catastrophe – 100% Renewables Won’t Get It Done
Richard Heinberg in his mind-blowing book, The End of Growth, was the first person to help me see how economic growth — the grand prize in capitalism — is the most important enemy of our climate. Simply put, we have… Read More ›
Our 2022 Endorsements
Today we announce our endorsements for four statewide races, 14 legislative races, and 3 county commission races. We will continue to fine tune our endorsements, but right now we encourage you to get involved with these important races. The outcomes… Read More ›
Special Session = Private Session, Public is Essentially Left in the Dark, Leadership Pulls Strings, Passes Jr. Bill & Rebates
The Session certainly moved quickly and efficiently, with committees largely passing without revision all three bills introduced. Health Security and 493 other projects funded by the Junior Bill all got their funding and we will all be getting rebates, but… Read More ›
Universal Basic Income: A Promising Strategy for Addressing Poverty in NM
Give away money? No strings attached? That sounds crazy; so crazy, just the idea conjures immediate and unfounded objections. In truth, UBI has been demonstrated to achieve impressive outcomes while rebutting fears that if you give people money they will… Read More ›