Naoka Foreman is a thoughtful and colorful storyteller who’s blazed a trail that few can claim in Nevada. Her non-traditional journalistic journey started when she founded News, From The Margin in 2019, which specializes in community journalism to address critical news gaps in Las Vegas. Naoka has an M.A. in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While employed at the Indy, she spearheaded a timely community news event which sparked collaboration with Vegas PBS. She also earned several awards her first year full time reporting.
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Latest from Naoka Foreman
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Nevada Democrats push ahead, but ACA tax credit extension unlikely to pass
Despite Republicans in the House defecting to pass subsidy extensions, healthcare credit renewal and relief may be dead in the water.
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Activistas dicen que Nevada priorizó gestos políticos antes que protecciones reales para inmigrantes
Organizaciones como la Nevada Immigrant Coalition (NIC) se enfrentaron a obstáculos procedimentales al intentar promover sus prioridades. Entre sus propuestas estaban: una prohibición a agentes policiales que actúan encapuchados, restricciones a que agencias estatales compartan datos con autoridades federales exclusivamente para investigaciones migratorias, y ampliar la designación de “lugares sensibles” donde ICE necesitaría una orden…
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Wins and losses emerge after Nevada’s special session
Despite an affordability crisis against the backdrop of a severe housing shortage, lawmakers prioritize public safety, harsher penalties for petty crime.
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Advocates say Nevada lawmakers pushed “performative” immigration policy
As immigrant advocates pushed for increased ICE enforcement regulations, policies were crafted behind closed doors, locking out the most impacted voices.
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What could a major film studio investment mean for East Las Vegas?
A controversial film tax credit bill is being decided at Nevada’s special session. While it has detractors, local Latino leaders believe it will create jobs.
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SNAP crisis: Nevadans to face extra stress amid impending holidays
Nevada State Senators propose SNAP alternative as benefits run dry.
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Madres en Nevada temen por el acceso a la salud de sus familias ante los recortes del partido Republicano
Cerca de un billón de dólares en recortes a Medicaid y la posible pérdida de los créditos fiscales que subsidian los planes del Affordable Care Act (ACA) podrían afectar la capacidad de miles de Nevadenses de acceder a atención médica asequible.
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School choice and low funding create enrollment vacuum for Nevada public schools
As the educational landscape adjusts to structural changes like reduced federal funding, expanded school choice, and charters, enrollment in low-ranking schools plummets.
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Henderson “No Kings” rally organizers want to build community
Local organizations hope for peacefulness, equality, and compassion ahead of “No Kings” protests across Nevada and the nation.
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Nevadan moms worry about health care access for their families amid Republican cuts
Roughly $1 trillion in looming Medicaid cuts and the expected loss of tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance plans could deal a significant blow to Nevadans’ ability to get affordable care.
