Culture
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Policy Brief
New Mexico’s Upcoming Special Session: Safety or Statism?
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recent announcement of yet another special legislative session in New Mexico, set to commence on July 18, 2024, ostensibly aims to enhance public safety—an objective no reasonable person would oppose. However, the…
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TV & Radio
New Interview Alert: The Dangers of CFPB’s Latest Directive on Comparison Shopping Websites
In a recent interview on Real America’s Voice, Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, sat down with host Michelle Backus to discuss a pressing issue that threatens the foundation of consumer choice…
Aired onReal America’s Voice
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Policy Brief
Transparency is Cultural, Not Transactional
In the realm of governance, transparency and openness are not mere buzzwords but foundational pillars that uphold the edifice of democracy. In their compelling discourse, Greg Brooks and Patrick Tuohey from Better Cities Project argue that…
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Op-Ed
New Mexico Parents Want Gender Ideology Out of School Curriculum
Co-authored by Judy Pino and Patrick M. Brenner. Originally published at abqjournal.com on February 18, 2024. Radical gender ideology is running rampant through New Mexico’s public schools. State-funded after-school clubs that encourage children to explore LGBTQ+ identities…
Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal
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Policy Brief
Survey: Evaluating Parental Insights on Controversial Curriculum
The survey highlighted significant parental skepticism towards the inclusion of transgender topics in New Mexico’s public school curriculum.
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Press Release
SPPI Welcomes Shawn Peterson to the Board and Elects Becky Ingoglia as New Chairwoman
Phoenix, AZ—The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), a leading think tank dedicated to shaping policy and advancing public debate on key issues in the American Southwest, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn M. Peterson…
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Policy Brief
Survey Among Parents of Las Cruces Public School Students
The Southwest Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce the completion of a recent survey focusing on the appropriateness of book content in school libraries. This survey was conducted from November 14th to 16th and engaged…
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Op-Ed
A case for a permanent fund dividend
New Mexico stands on the cusp of a golden era, with its oil and gas boom enriching the state’s coffers to unprecedented levels. Now is the time to ensure that this wealth directly benefits the very…
Originally published inLas Cruces Sun-News