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The Power of Pussynew

Pussy Riot's reminding us of something we have to relearn every decade or so: It's OK to be about something. And it's OK to mean it. These convictions are as crucial artistically as they are politically.
Weekly Alibi  |  Marisa DeMarco  |  08-23-2012  |  Politics

It Ain’t Easy Being Green. Or Libertarian, or Independent.new

Greens axed from the ballot in New Mexico.
Weekly Alibi  |  Marisa Demarco  |  10-15-2010  |  Politics

The Preacher Councilor: Salvation on Sunday, Politics on Mondaynew

Dan Lewis is the first religious leader in living memory elected to the Albuquerque City Council.
Weekly Alibi  |  Carolyn Carlson  |  04-19-2010  |  Politics

Single Payer: A Slow Train Comingnew

Later this year "something" called health care reform will make its way to the president's desk, to much fanfare and with formerly mortal enemies gathered around the president for the signing, warbling about how the process "worked." It'll all be noise, because the only thing that'll have happened is that the greatest progressive opportunity in two generations was completely missed.
Weekly Alibi  |  Gene Grant  |  09-01-2009  |  Politics

Ex-Marine Adam Kokesh Runs for Congress in New Mexiconew

Kokesh, who professes a libertarian-leaning agenda, will be seeking to replace the Democratic representative for the 3rd Congressional District, Ben R. Lujan. Because the 3rd Congressional District is strongly democratic, Kokesh will have to exert a novel appeal as he stalks the Nov. 2, 2010 election.
Weekly Alibi  |  Alex E. Limkin  |  08-25-2009  |  Politics

What the Caucus?!?new

OK, so I voted. Now what?
Weekly Alibi  |  Marisa Demarco  |  02-19-2008  |  Politics

Ethics Bills Flail in the Roundhousenew

As time in New Mexico's brief 30-day Legislative Session ticks away, will these measures fizzle out?
Weekly Alibi  |  Marisa Demarco  |  02-12-2008  |  Politics

Prez Candidates Opt Out of Political Courage Testnew

Out of 17 presidential candidates in the Democratic and Republican parties receiving serious media attention, only John Edwards, Chris Dodd and Mike Gravel took Project Vote Smart's test.
Weekly Alibi  |  Simon McCormack  |  12-11-2007  |  Politics

Candidates Face Limits on How Much Help They Can Seeknew

Under the new public financing law in Albuquerque, candidates are only allowed to use a limited amount of in-kind donations.
Weekly Alibi  |  Marisa Demarco  |  09-19-2007  |  Politics

Your Tax Dollars at (Political) Warnew

Albuquerque is now one of few cities in the nation that pays candidates to run campaigns -- will it work?
Weekly Alibi  |  Marisa Demarco  |  09-11-2007  |  Politics

Roundhouse Roundup: New Mexico's 2007 Billsnew

The ups and downs of buzzword Congressional bills.
Weekly Alibi  |  Christie Chisholm and Marisa Demarco  |  03-27-2007  |  Politics

New Mexico's Year of Impeachmentnew

State senators go head-to-head on whether our president should keep his job.
Weekly Alibi  |  Christine Chisholm  |  03-20-2007  |  Politics

Operation: Bill Richardsonnew

Is New Mexico's governor fit to be president? We put him on the operating table, slice him open and poke at his innards to determine whether or not he's got what it takes
Weekly Alibi  |  Steven Robert Allen  |  03-13-2007  |  Politics

Wilson Wobblesnew

Patricia Madrid may have a fighting chance at beating Heather Wilson in New Mexico's First Congressional District.
Weekly Alibi  |  Jerry Ortiz y Pino  |  10-03-2006  |  Politics

Wilderness, Wiretapping and Warnew

Rep. Tom Udall talks about the state of the state, the country, and the world.
Weekly Alibi  |  Christie Chisholm  |  08-29-2006  |  Politics

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