Republican-dominated states have passed a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation over the past three years, and many have targeted trans youth specifically, whether it relates to participating in sports, seeking gender-affirming care, or using a public restroom. Although discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals is tragically nothing new, legislative attacks on trans youth and LGBTQ+ individuals have spiked significantly in 2023. This spring, the Republican-led U.S House voted to pass a GOP sponsored…
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Actions Speak Louder
Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often Mark Twain When it comes to supporting veterans, Republicans talk a good talk, but if we look at the GOP scorecard, the party doesn’t necessarily live up to its rhetoric. Last Veterans Day, Congressional members posted statements on social media honoring those who served our country, yet many of those same lawmakers voted against the…
The GOP is Coming for Social Security
Now that Republicans have gained control of the house, you can bet that they’ll push legislation to make cuts to Social Security and Medicare (they’ve been eyeing cutting or privatizing these programs for years). However, with Dems in control of the Senate, passing such legislation into law will likely meet with some serious roadblocks. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is the #1 cheerleader for…
Abortion Rights are Human Rights
This week, the New Mexico State House made a giant step in favor of abortion rights and a woman’s right to choose. Representatives voted to repeal a 1969 abortion statute that has remained unenforced in the Land of Enchantment since the Roe v. Wade ruling in 1973. The 52-year-old abortion statute allows medical termination of…
Is the GOP the Party of Small Government? Not Really…
One of the more popular stances among GOP candidates in my own home state and those in other areas of the US is that state and federal governments have too much power. GOP legislators, such as my district’s own New Mexico state Senator Gregg Schmedes, claim they’re champions for small government, and that in the…
Is it too late?
As I write this, we have 24 days until Joe Biden’s inauguration. It can’t come soon enough, but does that mean that democracy in the US will be in the clear? Is it too late for us? A group of Republicans still plans to challenge Biden’s Electoral College Victory on January 6, and we are…
When they go low, we go vote!
This week has been quite the week. From Trump’s refusal to denounce white supremacism, and his incessant bullying and obnoxious interrupting of Biden during the debate Tuesday night, to the release of his tax returns, to Kimberly Guilfoyle’s sexual assault allegations while she worked for Fox, to the GOP pushing for a quick nomination of…