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SCOTUS skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law; Iowa advocates for immigrants push back on Texas-style deportation bill; new hearings, same arguments on both sides for ND pipeline project; clean-air activists to hold "die-in" Friday at LA City Hall.

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"Squad" member Summer Lee wins her primary with a pro-peace platform, Biden signs huge foreign aid bills including support for Ukraine and Israel, and the Arizona House repeals an abortion ban as California moves to welcome Arizona doctors.

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The urban-rural death divide is widening for working-age Americans, many home internet connections established for rural students during COVID have been broken, and a new federal rule aims to put the "public" back in public lands.

NM: Peace/Non-Violence

Albuquerque had one of the highest homicide rates in the nation in 2021, according to the Major Cities Chiefs Association. (Artem/Adobe Stock)
Amid Legal Challenges, NM Governor Enacts Gun Restrictions

One day after New Mexico Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham announced a ban on the public carry of guns in and around Albuquerque, a pro-gun group is suing…

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Just 21% of Americans believe relations between Republicans and Democrats will improve this year, according to the Pew Research Center; 37% expect them to worsen, and 41% think they'll stay about the same. (mediamodifer/Pixabay)
Could Curiosity Help Americans Bridge Deep Divides?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Polarization is seen as a growing problem in the United States, and many blame social media. But polls show Americans agree on …

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A rally and forums are planned in Albuquerque as part of the grassroots Campaign Nonviolence Week that continues through Sunday across the country.  (ourshelves.org)
Albuquerque Groups Work to "Give Peace a Chance"

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Thursday is the United Nations' International Day of Peace, and groups in New Mexico are taking part. A forum tonight by …

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As the U.S. military engages against Syria, analysis of the relationship between climate change and national security heats up. (Creative Commons/Wikimedia)
Killing Environmental Protections Causes National Security Concerns

SANTA FE, N.M. -- President Donald Trump is rolling back programs that help slow climate change, but national security experts say it could pose …

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The New Mexico Veterans Business Expo and Job Fair is happening Thursday at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Credit: New Mexico Veterans Business Expo and Job Fair
Honeywell, Sandia, Looking to Hire NM Veterans at Expo

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Veterans looking for work - and those who already own businesses - are expected in big numbers Thursday at the annual New Mexico …

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Congress needs time to understand how the historic agreement reached with Iran over its nuclear program will prevent that country from building an atomic weapon, says U.S. Sen. Tom Udall. Courtesy: Office of Senator Tom Udall
Udall: We Need to Understand Iran Nuclear Deal Specifics

SANTA FE, N.M. - U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is among those supporting the Obama administration's historic nuclear deal with Iran. But he's also calling for …

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Alaric Balibrera; photo taken by Elizabeth Romero.
NRC, Hunger Striker Keep New Mexico in Nuclear Crosshairs

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico remains in the crosshairs of the ongoing debate over the safety of the nuclear industry. The Nuclear Regulatory …

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Senate Committee Debates Warship Funding This Week

WASHINGTON - The Senate Armed Services Committee takes up the new defense budget on Tuesday, with mark-ups scheduled until Thursday. One issue that's …

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Threat of Iran War Hurting Weak U.S. Recovery

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Concerned that Iran may be building nuclear weapons, some in Congress are pressing the U.S. to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities or …

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Net Neutrality and Occupy Wall Street – Making A Connection

CHICAGO - The U.S. Senate may vote this week on overturning Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules aimed at guaranteeing an open Internet…

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Social Health by the Numbers: Wealth Inequality Bad for All

SANTA FE, N.M. - The "99 Percent - Occupy Everywhere" movement has spread to hundreds of cities, including some in New Mexico. An international …

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La Juventud de Albuquerque: Muchas más Maneras para Ser "Todo lo que Uno Puede Ser"

Albuquerque, NM - La juventud de Nuevo México tiene opciones para ser lo que quieran ser. Por ello, este sábado jóvenes organizadores …

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