Monthly Archives: April 2026

Republicans for fair elections?

Posted on April 5, 2026 by merilee

President Trump is talking publicly about his plans to undermine the 2026 midterm election. I’m relieved. Why relieved? Because now that he is talking about it openly, we are also starting to hear about what’s being done, mostly by the … Continue reading →

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The new malpractice law

Posted on April 5, 2026 by merilee

Like most New Mexicans, I am deeply relieved that our medical malpractice law has been changed to get rid of unlimited punitive damages, the part of the law that has been scaring the heck out of our doctors and leading … Continue reading →

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Making New Mexicans healthier

Posted on April 5, 2026 by merilee

The president’s nominee for Surgeon General of the United States, questioned by a Senate committee, was asked about her views on vaccines and birth control medications. She gave similar responses on both issues. She said both vaccines and contraceptive medications … Continue reading →

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Legislative salary previous columns

Posted on April 5, 2026 by merilee

These columns published a few years ago raise the same issues that arise in 2026 so I am republishing them here, even though they are also elsewhere on this web site.  Also here is a link to the report I … Continue reading →

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