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The Line: Education Secretary-Designate Asked To Resign Over Manifest Destiny Comment

January 25, 2018
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January 26, 2018 – State Senator Linda Lopez is calling for Education Secretary-Designate Christopher Ruszkowski to resign over a comment he made last month praising Manifest Destiny. Many say the remark showed a lack of understanding about the history of westward expansion and the role of education in dispossessing native populations. A PED spokesperson said…

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The Line: Priorities Outlined In The Governor’s State Of The State Address

January 19, 2018
A large group of people standing in a large room.

January 19, 2018 – Governor Martinez gave her State of the State address at the Roundhouse on Tuesday. The event marked the beginning of the 30-day legislative session and the start of her final year in office. Gene Grant and the Line opinion panel examine the standout points in the Governor’s speech, and look carefully…

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