Editor, The U.S. political process is dominated by two political parties due to our first-past-the-post system. However, this doesn’t mean that we should not or cannot expand the political discussion.
I will not defend Republicans, because they have the same problems Democrats have: a misunderstanding of moral issues. My defense is of capitalism and the rational, selfish pursuit of happiness.
I have written a number of times about the minimum wage increase that is going to be on the ballot in November. This is because I feel this is a very important issue that will affect not only many UNM students, but also many struggling individuals and families in Albuquerque.
Editor, In Will Thomson’s recent column, he claims that the minimum wage increase proposal that will be on the ballot in November should be the last thing small businesses have to worry about. He’s missing the bigger picture.
Editor, As a recent junior transfer, I had no idea until reading Monday’s paper that the supersized avian toilet located between Ortega and Mitchell halls is considered “art.”
Roe v. Wade must be overturned. However, the argument I make to you today is not the one that you may be expecting.
Editor, I would like to follow up on Donald Gluck’s letter and fill the people in on some big gaps in the information he gave about Obama’s “record.”
Looking into the history of basketball, one may observe that some of the biggest NBA stars happen to be African American. However, the best African-American players in the NBA serve as much more than basketball icons.
Editor, I shall vote for no one for U.S. president — I oppose all war. I oppose all weapons of wars. I oppose anyone joining any nation’s military to wage war.
Good morning, Sunshine! How did you sleep last night? Did you log a solid eight and wake up on your own without an alarm, feeling well-rested with plenty of time to make your first class?
Editor, The decision by the Democratic Party hierarchy to select Barbara J. Vigil as the party’s candidate to fill the vacancy on the New Mexico State Supreme Court could not be more wrong.
Transparency is one of the most important things sought from the government, especially at the federal level. One of Barack Obama’s election promises was to increase government transparency and keep the American people more aware of what the government does.
After some struggle, the minimum wage increase will be on the ballot in November. This measure would increase the minimum wage from $7.50 an hour to $8.50
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