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At ProgressNow NM, we deliver well-researched, thoughtful blogs on various progressive topics including democracy, elections, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ liberation, environmental justice–and all their intersections.

With our blog and all other communications, our team combats disinformation and holds accountable public officials and institutions by authoring blogs to keep you informed on the latest political news impacting New Mexico’s diverse communities.

When Healthcare Isn’t Care: How Rural New Mexico Faces Religious and Corporate Barriers

When Healthcare Isn’t Care: How Rural New Mexico Faces Religious and Corporate Barriers

ProgressNow NM | August 21, 2025
There’s a myth that people in rural communities don’t support abortion rights or reproductive freedom; but that’s not true in…
Oil and gas are coming for your healthcare

Oil and gas are coming for your healthcare

Lucas Herndon | August 12, 2025
Private equity-backed healthcare systems are acquiring hospitals in New Mexico. The companies they're using to trick us into supporting them…
Trump’s DC Strategy: Distracting from a bad economy and Epstein’s legacy, silencing dissent  

Trump’s DC Strategy: Distracting from a bad economy and Epstein’s legacy, silencing dissent  

ProgressNow NM | August 11, 2025
With an approval rating that’s fallen off a cliff and a worsening economy, what’s your next move?  If you’re Donald…
The New Proving Ground: How Private Equity is Exploiting New Mexico’s Healthcare System

The New Proving Ground: How Private Equity is Exploiting New Mexico’s Healthcare System

Lucas Herndon | July 9, 2025
New Mexico has an unfortunate reputation for being a “proving ground” for some of the most harmful “programs” in colonial…
Here are the 15 NM counties Medicaid and SNAP cuts will hit hardest (UPDATED)

Here are the 15 NM counties Medicaid and SNAP cuts will hit hardest (UPDATED)

Joe Cardillo | July 3, 2025
If there’s a shortcut to spiraling New Mexico’s rural areas into a depression, some politicians seem intent on taking it. …

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