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The New Mexico Independent going forward

By | 11.16.11

I am writing today to announce the closure of the New Mexico Independent. After three and a half years of operation in New Mexico, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news…

EIB hears more anti-cap-and-trade testimony

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By | 11.10.11

While environmental activists played their part yesterday during demonstrations at the capitol building, going so far as to dress up as solar panels and to sing the tune of “You Are My Sunshine,” their counterparts, the anti-cap-and-trade contingency who has…

New Mexico’s largest university low in popularity

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By | 11.10.11

Roughly one quarter of University of New Mexico students are unimpressed with the state’s flagship public school, according to a survey that questioned college students about their higher education experiences.

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David Brooks: Kennedy originally wanted to run for Senate… from New Mexico

By | 08.27.09 | 7:48 am

On the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, New York Times columnist David Brooks said that Kennedy considered running for Senate in New Mexico but was instead told by his dad, Joseph Kennedy Sr., to stay in Massachusetts.

I want punditry that challenges my bias

By | 05.08.09 | 3:15 am

It is reassuring to read political commentary with which I agree and watch cable TV pundits whose biases I share. Reassurance, however, can be a tender trap; conversely, challenges educate.

No time for timidity

By | 11.14.08 | 12:23 pm

Approaching two weeks after Barack Obama’s victory, it’s unclear if he will push a bold program or putter around. Opposition to a bold program, however, is already in high gear. From Republicans and Democrats high on the pyramid, we hear counsels of caution. Wrong! There’s no reason for timidity.