Posts by Myah Wilmarth
COVID-19 Response: Demilitarize? Defund? Dismantle?
The country is grappling with practical steps for ending police brutality and racism in policing. We explore some local ideas in episode 74, from completely burning down the system to moderate reform to minor policy changes. Community and Black Lives Matter organizers, Albuquerque’s mayor and City Councilor Lan Sena, and activists who work with and…
Read MoreNative Communities Strive For A Healthy Lifestyle Amid COVID-19
June 12, 2020 – Gyms have reopened, the weather has warmed, but finding ways to burn off energy or even anxiety isn’t easy. And, we’re all still urged to keep our distance from each other. As we’ve reported on NMiF, that’s a challenge in New Mexico pueblos and Native reservations, as many people are still…
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