If you haven’t voted early, then Tuesday, June 4 is the day to send a message to your elected leaders when you cast your primary ballot. Many are focusing on the top of the ticket, of course, but don’t forget to support the progressive voices up and down the ballot.

Voting Uncommitted is an important way that many Democrats have shared their deep displeasure with President Biden’s support for the genocide in Gaza. A number of states have already held their primaries and the uncommitted vote has earned support in Minnesota 19%, Hawaii 29.1%, Michigan 13%, North Carolina 12.7%, Massachusetts 9.4%, Colorado 8.1%, Washington 7.4%, Iowa 3.9%, Tennessee 7.9% and Alabama 6% are examples.  Check out this hyperlink for information about the uncommitted vote in New Mexico.  Election Info – Vote Uncommitted New Mexico (voteuncommittednm.com)  And this article by Austin Fisher about the Uncommitted campaign in New Mexico. If the uncommitted vote in New Mexico reaches the 15% threshold, the DPNM will be sending at least one delegate to the Democratic Convention in Chicago in August to represent the Uncommitted voters.  Stay tuned!

When: Thursday, June 20, 6 to 7 pm

Where: O’Niell’s Pub, 4310 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 and on Zoom (webinar info coming soon)

What: Join the local New Mexico Green Amendment Coalition members, legislative sponsors, and national Green Amendment expert & founder Maya van Rossum to get up to speed, learn, ask your questions and offer your input on securing a New Mexico Green Amendment in 2025.

Why? All of the people in our Land of Enchantment, including future generations, deserve a constitutionally protected right to a healthy environment and climate including water, soil, air, ecosystems and environment.

Learn more: https://nmgreenamendment.org/

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3786352148300084/

Download the flyer here.

Lora is a retired city planner and attorney who is collaborating with the Progressive Democrats of America to reform the Democratic Party from the inside and outside. Her home is in Albuquerque, her friends and family are worldwide. Lora can be reached at Loralucero3@gmail.com

Why is it so hard to end a genocide?

Israel’s current genocidal campaign in Gaza – considered a plausible genocide by the International Court of Justice – is not complicated, and it’s not about Hamas, either, despite the nearly universal opprobrium repeated in the halls of Congress. Thankfully, many Americans know better. My personal awakening occurred during my first visit to Gaza in 2004.

Read the complete article here.