“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and...

“…This is accelerated by social media...That is not activism, that is not bringing about change. If all you're doing is casting stones, you are probably not going to get that far.” — President Barack Obama In a recent event hosted by the Obama Foundation, former President Barack Obama talked about this...

You can vote, here’s how! In New Mexico, people with felony convictions can vote once they have completed their sentence, including probation or parole. Once their sentence is completed, applicants must re-register to vote even if previously registered. A Certificate of Discharge or Certificate of Completion for each felony conviction must be presented to the...

"Let me know if there are more ways to be involved. Not directly with the Democratic Party, per se, but with local movement. I want to support!" Recently, a queer friend of mine befriended a young activist I know. In talking about our common beliefs, they expressed a desire to be more involved...

Special thanks to Mayor Tim Keller for updating us on important news from the City and fielding questions from the audience. The City of Albuquerque Civic Engagement Department was also on hand to give out information on their initiatives. Bernalillo County Treasurer, Nancy Bearce, explained how the Nov. 5 election...

By Trip Jennings, from New Mexico in Depth Democracy requires a population willing to search for significance and meaning, a hunt for the signal amid all the noise. Journalism—your local newspaper, radio, television—has always been a major forum, a public commons, for this hunt for meaning. But these days, anyone with an...