Opinion
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Opinion: Two years since Roe fell, the fight to protect women’s health care is as important as ever
As we mark the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade and upend a woman’s right to choose in this country, the fight continues to prevent anti-choice politicians from further eroding women’s rights – even in pro-choice states like Nevada. Here in Nevada, we proudly believe that a…
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Opinion: Rural housing for all: Supporting affordable homes in Nevada
Anya Lindsey, a single mother, was sharing a bedroom with her two young children at her parents’ home when she heard a news story about USDA Rural Development’s programs for affordable homes. Before reaching out to Rural Development – Nevada, Anya had concerns that it would be difficult, or even impossible, to afford a home…
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Opinion: Clean Energy Brings Hope to Nevada’s AANHPI Community
I’ve worked in politics since I was 14 years old, starting as a fellow for the Alliance for Climate Education. I’ve run campaigns, worked as a grassroots organizer, and currently serve as the Nevada State Representative for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project. As the Chair of the AAPI Democratic Caucus in Nevada, I want to…
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Opinión: Por qué debemos aprobar la Ley de Medicamentos Asequibles en 2025
Dado el aumento de los costos de atención médica, Nevada se encuentra en una encrucijada crítica. En la última sesión legislativa, la Asamblea y el Senado aprobaron el Proyecto de Ley 250 de la Asamblea, una legislación de la asambleísta Venicia Considine que presentaba una formidable oportunidad no sólo para proporcionar alivio ante los…
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Opinion: Why we must pass the Affordable Medicine Act in 2025
Given rising healthcare costs, Nevada stands at a critical juncture. Last legislative session, the Assembly and Senate passed Assembly Bill 250, a piece of legislation from Assemblywoman Venicia Considine that presented a formidable opportunity to not only provide relief from the high costs of prescription drugs, but also to stimulate our state’s economy and…
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Opinion: BLM’s public lands rule celebrates our heritage and future
Since time immemorial, our people have called the Great Basin home. The lands, the mountains, the waters—they are not merely scenery; they are integral to our being. We are people of the land, woven into the fabric of these territories, connected to the very earth you tread upon. Today, we celebrate a transformative moment—the…
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Opinion: Silver State Equality is Getting Out the Vote
This Piece was previously published in the Las Vegas Pride Magazine; click on this link to read their publication. History will remember what we do this election. Will the American people – will Nevadans – rise in support of democracy? Will they speak out in defense of a society that is fair, just and…
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Opinion: The fight is far From over: Nevada’s vital role in protecting abortion rights
When it comes to abortion rights in 2024, every win and every loss has an outsized impact felt across the country. With Florida enforcing a near total abortion ban earlier this month, Arizona narrowly missing the enforcement of a pre-Civil War era ban only to be left with a 15-week ban, and two Supreme Court…
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Letter to Editor: Let’s keep making the Silver State green for all Nevadans
Dear Editor, In regards to the article “Rep. Susie Lee scores win as bill expanding access to public lands passes US House” from April 10: As the Nevada Program Manager for Somos Votantes living here in Las Vegas, it is encouraging to see the tremendous progress being made in Nevada to conserve our green spaces…
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Opinion: Trump has shown he can’t keep Americans safe. In a second term, that could be disastrous.
From his failed response to COVID-19 to his role in the overturning Roe v. Wade to his new economic agenda that could cause job losses and price hikes, Donald Trump has proven he can’t protect Americans, writes Chris Edelson.
