Inexperience versus charisma in NM and national leadership
The piece argues that both President Obama and Governor Susana Martinez rely on charisma over experience. It criticizes governance as on the job training while acknowledging tentative policy steps like health worker certification and telemedicine. It questions timing, legislative history, and a drive for campaign funds amid immigration license debates.
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Editorial argues Obama must shrink government to salvage presidency
The piece credits the 2009 stimulus with failure to spur growth and cites rising public opposition to big government. It notes Gallup polls showing record concern over government size, cites Obamacare as a second factor, and argues Obama should embrace limited government and free markets to finish his term.
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Investing in The Investigative Fund to Safeguard Reporting
The column urges readers to support The Investigative Fund, a nonprofit backing investigative journalism across magazines and outlets. It highlights grants funding undercover reporting on harsh child labor in tobacco fields and notes the Fund’s role with outlets such as The Nation NPR and PBS.
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Public banking fix to debt and Fed critique
A reader argues for reinstating public state banks to replace the Federal Reserve, claiming it would lower interest and shrink the wealth gap. The letter cites North Dakota as a model and criticizes private banking profits and salaries. The piece closes with a question on Native American nicknames in sports logos.
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