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John Daniel

Anonymous on July 27, 2012 - 1:37am


In his role as Senior Advisor, John Daniel contributes to the overall success of CCP by providing support on state-based strategy and civic engagement programs. He coordinates creative design and production of paid media, oversees the editorial functions of CCP’s online presence, and supports the issue advocacy and civic engagement efforts with policy and demographic research.

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Javier Benavidez

Anonymous on July 27, 2012 - 12:51am


A proud native New Mexican, Javier has spent more than a decade engaged in New Mexico’s progressive movement. As the Center for Civic Policy’s Communications Director, he leads the organization’s communications strategy, planning, implementation, and partner support.

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Michelle Penson

Anonymous on July 26, 2012 - 11:11pm


For a little over four years, Michelle Penson has served as the resident Data Diva and Excel Ninja in New Mexico. While she previously served both America Votes and State Voices in state, she now exclusively works with the Center’s partners to advance sector-wide goals through her data strategy, management and training expertise.

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Nicci Mays

Anonymous on July 26, 2012 - 10:16pm

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Muppet Vegetarian Calls Out Chick-fil-A

Anonymous on July 25, 2012 - 4:48pm

It’s a Muppet protest. The Jim Henson Company, which had been offering its line of “Muppets” toys in Chick-fil-A kids’ meals, announced that will no longer partner with the fast food chain because of its anti-gay policies. No more Muppets. In response, a defender of Chick-fil-A used social media to deploy a time-tested PR technique. [...]

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New Mexico Ranks 49th in the Nation in Overall Child Well-being

Anonymous on July 25, 2012 - 2:01pm

Child health improved, but not economic, education, and family well-being

July 25, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALBUQUERQUE—The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2012 KIDS COUNT® Data Book  shows that New Mexico made a few gains in children’s health status, but the state has a long way to go in improving the economic, education, and  community-related well-being of its children. The state ranks 49th out of the 50 states.

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The “I” Word

Anonymous on July 24, 2012 - 6:05pm

It’s time to update the AP Stylebook.

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What ObamaCare Means for Those Who Already Have Health Insurance

Anonymous on July 23, 2012 - 2:02pm

After much anticipation, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—otherwise known as ObamaCare—by a 5-4 decision. While there is great confusion among the public about what the ACA will do to our nation’s health care delivery system, one easy way to understand the law is this: The ACA makes health insurance companies play fair.
No more denying you coverage because of pre-existing conditions; no more dropping your coverage when you get sick; no more billing you into bankruptcy; and no more annual or lifetime limits—just to mention a few of the many benefits.

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Report: Immigrant Children More Likely to Live in Poverty, Have Parents with Low Levels of Educational Attainment

Anonymous on July 17, 2012 - 6:00pm

July 17, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALBUQUERQUE—While 27 percent of all New Mexico children live in poverty, the rate is much higher (42%) for the state’s immigrant children. And while about 10 percent of New Mexico children in U.S.-born families have parents with less than a high school diploma, more than 35 percent of children in foreign-born families have parents who did not finish high school.

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RELEASE: PSN Report Names NY National Leader in Wage Theft Prevention

PSN on April 18, 2012 - 6:27pm
04/18/2012

A new report released by Progressive States Network names New York state a national leader in preventing wage theft -- or the nonpayment or underpayment by employers of wages legally owed to employees. The report also spotlights approaches taken by other states -- including Illinois, New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Florida -- to a nationwide problem it argues is causing economic strain to workers and state taxpayers alike.