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Today, District Court Judge Jerry Wiese ruled against Clark County in denying a quick conclusion to its lawsuit against Save…
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It’s easy for U.S. citizens to take their Constitutional rights for granted. But for many immigrants working to become citizens,the…
On Monday, Temple Beth Sholom hosted a trailer on its Summerlin campus to tell the story of hunger in America.…
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Nevada Legislature
In a few days, the 79th Nevada Legislative Session will open. This session may prove to be quite pivotal, as…
Nevada Legislature
From 2009 to 2013, the Nevada Legislature made significant strides in advancing LGBTQ equality. Comprehensive domestic partnerships became law in…
Nevada Legislature
Progressive activists from across the Silver State descended upon the Nevada Legislature Sunday and Monday for Grassroots Lobby Days. What…
Paiute Activist Fawn Douglas Honored by Nevada Indian Commission
By Natalie Hernandez and Andrew Davey Las Vegas Paiute artist and activist Fawn Douglas was one of four Nevadans honored at the American Indian Achievement Awards in Carson City last Saturday. Douglas was recognized by the Nevada Indian Commission for her tireless advocacy for Southern Nevada Paiute communities, including her work to protect tribal ancestral lands. That work continued Saturday, when Douglas used her acceptance speech to ask Senator Dean Heller (R) to meet with tribal communities about protecting Gold…
Opinion: The New Norm of Violence
By Victor Rivera I’m glad to say that the greater Las Vegas community has responded to the Route 91 tragedy in a way that made me proud of my hometown. I volunteered on campus at UNLV to help collect supplies for victims and first responders. Everywhere, I was hearing stories of that civic pride like lines of people to donate blood stretched for blocks or that some centers that were collecting supplies were indeed already full. A shocking event happened,…
Opinion: Authentic Patriotism
By Victor Rivera What is authenticity? My personal take is that when it comes to people, authenticity is the behavior that comes from a person which is natural to them and relates to people in a way that that is upfront and honest. I finish my personal definition by adding that this behavior is not forced or coerced. To be a small child and be told that you have to hug your older relative is a nice gesture, but that…
Guest Blog: Hate in Nevada – The Bundy Connection
By Mike McGreer Last weekend, the nation was rocked by the outburst of violence that white supremacists provoked in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Charlottesville tragedy is simply the latest in a long line of fascist, racist, bigoted and anti-government atrocities committed through the history of the United States. Sadly, some of this bigotry can be found dangerously close to home. (more…)
Guest Blog: Understanding Charlottesville – How Did We Learn to Hate?
By Dr. Michael Green In April 1861, America went to war with itself. The Confederates were determined to preserve its institution of slavery that judged a person’s worth by the color of one’s skin. Though their army would ultimately be defeated four years later, their ideology persisted in finding new ways to enforce laws based on hate. In August 2017, white supremacists descended upon Charlottesville. The marching and violence in Charlottesville last weekend were about history: the proposed removal of…
Opinion: Laxalt Needs to Stand up for Nevada, Not the Gun Lobby
By Natalie Hernandez In November of last year, Nevadans voted to make our state safer by voting yes on ballot Question 1, or The Background Check Initiative. So why don’t we have background checks now? We need not look further than Nevada’s top cop: Adam Laxalt. (more…)
Opinion: Patriots Betrayed
By Matthew DeFalco Last week began as a normal week for the tens of thousands of LGBTQIA American service members. Until it wasn't. Some woke up in the morning and exercised with their comrades, put on their uniforms with pride, and went to work. Others worked through the night in dangerous combat zones around the world, protecting and defending the rest of us, here in America. And then, something happened that they won't ever forget. (more…)
Opinion: Heller Needs to Stand with Nevadans and Their Health Care
By Denise Tanata Senator Heller will demonstrate in the coming days whether he stands with the people of Nevada, including our children, or with his leadership in Washington. His vote to allow the Senate to move forward with repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has jeopardized health insurance for tens of thousands of Nevadans, including many of our state’s poorest children. Senator Heller can and must act to prevent the children of Nevada from losing affordable, comprehensive health…
Opinion: Trump Declares War on Transgender Americans
By Brooke Maylath An old Chinese curse says “May you live in interesting times.” We are in the middle of some very interesting times, indeed. This country’s current administration has declared open war on some of this nation’s proudest patriots by denying transgender people their right to serve in our military. (more…)
Opinion: Trump Nominates Judges That Serve His Personal Interests Over Country
By Gregory York President Trump has officially nominated John K. Bush to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and Damien Schiff United States Court of Federal Claims. Their confirmations will be held Thursday, July 13. Both nominees are vocal advocates of dismantling first amendment protections, raising serious concerns over judicial impartiality. (more…)