Posts by Ashley Rammelsberg
The Line: Local Response To Hate Groups
August 17, 2017 – Albuquerque and Santa Fe were among the cities holding rallies this week in protest against racism and hatred, in light of the violence that erupted recently in Charlottesville, Virginia. How does one fight hatred? Should those who add to hate-speech be held accountable? After an incendiary post by Doña Ana county’s…
Read MoreThe Line: Judge Overturns Ten Vetoes
August 17, 2017 – In late spring, New Mexico’s Legislative Council filed a lawsuit, arguing that 10 bills Governor Martinez vetoed during the 2017 legislative session should become law, saying that the governor did not follow proper veto procedures. Last week, a district court judge overrode the vetoes. Judge Sarah Singleton ordered Secretary of State…
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