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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Gov. Lombardo pledged NV National Guard support for ICE. Here’s why that’s concerning
A Nevada state assemblywoman calls Trump’s deportation scheme—an “out of bounds” relic from the past, leading her to question Nevada’s governor for participating.
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Nevada added to DOJ sanctuary jurisdiction list despite close ICE ties
It’s unclear why Nevada is considered a safe haven for undocumented immigrants, which is at odds with the governor’s push to help detain and deport them.
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Ford seeks to unseat ‘vulnerable’ Republican governor
If Attorney General Aaron Ford wins, he would be the first Black American elected as governor in Nevada.
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Nevada Senator secured upwards of $5 million for affordable housing in Nevada
As Nevada lawmakers push for more affordable housing, Trump’s tariff plan and economic policies may worsen the crisis.
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Nevada health professionals caution Trump budget will hurt everyone, not just Medicaid recipients
As Trump loyalists charge ahead with their budget Reconciliation Bill, hospital professionals shared what’s at stake regarding cuts to public healthcare options.
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Nevada Democrat cautions against war in Iran
Assemblyman and veteran Reuben D’Silva believes diplomacy can keep Iranian nuclear threats at bay.
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Public land development has consequences, conservationist warns
Widespread privatization of public lands was removed from the Federal budget bill for now, but a US Senator from Utah seeks to reinstate provisions.
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Nevada’s Governor rejects record number of bills, again
Despite legislative efforts to provide housing relief, Gov. Joe Lombardo veto many bills that would do just that.
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What to know about the state of cannabis bills in Nevada
Only two cannabis bills became law while several more await Gov. Joe Lombardo’s decision.
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Here’s where major bills stand at the end of Nevada’s legislative session
Among the bills that survived is a voter ID bill that the president of the NAACP Las Vegas said could further disenfranchise the most vulnerable Nevadans.
