It’s Oct. 10 and that means there are only 10 more days left before early voting starts in Nevada (and other states). And just because I want to push the dial a bit the day before the vice presidential debate, let’s look at some flashcards to brush up on why there is a lot at…
From our friends at Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada: The deadline to register to vote in Nevada is this Saturday, October 6th. You can register to vote or update your voter registration here: http://www.registertovotenv.gov/ Join us for our upcoming phone banks and canvasses in October There are prizes up for grabs at every phone bank and…
I was going to write a post about my predictions about what you won’t hear President Barrack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney talk about during Wednesday’s debate. But then I realized it’s my birthday (really) and I don’t want to work that hard. Besides, all these folks already have (okay, a couple of these are…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and survivors are waiting in limbo as the landmark Violence Against Women Act awaits congressional reauthorization. It’s been 18 years since then-Senator Joe Biden drafted VAWA and it was signed into law by President Bill Clinton. Since its inception, the law has enjoyed bipartisan support — something many are…
In the final week of voter registration, let’s look at a round-up about voter suppression laws and why it sucks: What is voter suppression? As the ACLU explains, changes to voting laws including requiring ID (three states now require proof of citizenship), shortening early voting times, and putting up road blocks to register to vote…
As the presidential candidates gear up for their first debate next week there is no doubt that the single biggest issue on deck will be the economy. With the jobless rate increasing in five of 10 battleground states — including Nevada, which has the nation’s highest unemployment rate at 12.1 percent — it looks to…
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered? Is your registration current with your correct address and party affiliation? (You can check it here.) There’s never been a better time to check. In Nevada, you can even register to vote online! The last day to register is Oct. 6 (next Friday). So what are…
In modern warfare, rape has become a tool of combat. From Bosnia to Afghanistan, attacking forces have used the brutality of rape to control those they wish to conquer or punish. And if that is the case, there is a silent war happening right here in our country where Native American women are more than…
From our friends at ProgressNow Nevada: It’s Romney’s first visit to Nevada since his candid comments came out. Come tell Romney what you really think of him! WHEN: Friday, September 21 @ 11:00am WHERE: Cox Pavilion on UNLV’s campus (Next to Thomas & Mack) Link to Faceook event to share with friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/385673048171962 For questions…
I’m nursing a sick two-year-old, so we’re gonna keep this quick: Mitt Romney hates you: And by you, I mean people who think food is an entitlement. I suppose now we’re going to be hearing about the 47% — those Romney claims don’t pay any income taxes. And I’m sure this is in part because…
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