UNM Dems do it differently this year

Editor,

I don’t know what you may think about political organizations, but I could guess that you are probably wrong — at least when it comes to UNM Democrats.

The days of standing around aimlessly with clipboards and calling strangers relentlessly are over. With the advancements of social media and changes in human interaction, there is a need for improvement in the modern campaign.

Beginning this year, the UNM Dems will be reinventing the way political organizations interact and succeed.

Chances are you have an interest in a particular social issue, whether you know it or not. Chances are you’d rather not associate with any party whatsoever. Well, I’m not here to argue that, but I will tell you that in today’s political system there are two parties — like it or not.

One fights for the underprivileged, the youth, the working class and human rights. The other fights for the top 2 percent and those who blame unemployment, poverty and inequality on the individual.

So, which side are you on?

The UNM Dems are doing things a little differently these days.

We’re not just having meetings and talking about politics together; we’re meeting all over Nob Hill and the University area and talking about whatever we want. It’s free thinking that leads to progressive actions, and those actions lead to movements and results. We’ve recently recruited more than 60 new members, but that’s nothing more than a good start. So, if you want to meet some interesting people who share a passion for helping others and are interested in what you already care about, then the UNM Dems is something you should take a look at.

Our first general meeting will be held on campus this Friday at 5 p.m. The details are posted on our Facebook page, UNM College Democrats. If you’re interested in becoming a UNM Dem please join the page and stop in on Friday.

We hope to see you there, but most importantly we hope you become active.

Alex Bazan
Vice president, UNM Dems