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ACLU-NM Director On Proposal To Reinstate Death Penalty

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August 19, 2016 – Governor Susana Martinez announced this week that she will push to reinstate the death penalty for some cases in next year’s 60-day legislative session. New Mexico lawmakers approved legislation to end the death penalty in 2009 and former Governor Bill Richardson signed it in to law. According to the Albuquerque Journal,…

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The Line: Black Olives Matter Controversy

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August 19, 2016 – An Albuquerque restaurant owner has received fierce criticism, both locally and nationally, for using the slogan “Black Olives Matter” in his restaurant. Host Gene Grant and this week’s Line opinion panelists discuss the controversy this Friday at 7 pm on New Mexico PBS. Line Panelists: Mark Boitano, former NM state senator…

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