Valiant Fights and Valiant Fighters
“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…
Democrats in Name and Deed
“…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…
Voting Rights of People with Felony Convictions in New Mexico
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…
Come as You Are
"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…
We had a great time Wednesday night!
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…
Trumping truth in an age of media disruption
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.
What are Democracy Dollars?
Corporate money in elections is a problem. Proposition 2 (Democracy Dollars) is an innovative solution which reduces the influence of outside, large donors and keeps Albuquerque's existing voter approved public…
Bernalillo County Volunteers
Bernalillo County volunteers are strengthening our connections through service and organizing in hopes of having an efficient, inclusive network that supports Democratic victories here and across the country by the…
There is Power in Connection
This past weekend, my daughter attended her 10-year class reunion. If you attended your 10-year high school reunion, you understand the angst leading up to that time and the joy…