Opinion
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Opinion: Angel investing spurs business growth and economic diversity
By: Jeff Saling, executive director of StartUpNV, a nonprofit incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startups that sponsors the AngelNV program for Nevada business growth. Recently, seven Nevada-based startups vied for a $200,000 first place investment from local angel investors during the Shark-Tank style finale of the AngelNV program. This investment was matched by funds from…
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OPINION: USDA’s clean energy investments support rural Nevadans
Celebrating Earth Day, as we did last week, reminds us about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and a brighter future. But it should not be the only time to reflect on the decisions that have been made to address the health…
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Opinion: Nevada is leading the way on clean energy investments
Nevada is on the frontlines of climate change, but federal investments are helping drive a clean energy boom in the state, Reno City Councilman Devon Reese writes in an op-ed.
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Opinion: The Bureau of Land Management should finalize proposed reforms to the federal oil and gas leasing system.
Nevada’s public lands are home to vast desert ecosystems, snow-capped mountains, and rich wildlife habitat. Conserving these landscapes is critical for our state’s wildlife, outdoor recreation opportunities, and communities. However, public lands in our state are often put in harm’s way under the current federal oil and gas leasing system. Many landscapes in Nevada have…
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Opinion: The proposed East Las Vegas National Monument is a beacon of hope
Growing up on American Beauty, my childhood was embraced by landscapes that are now—just a stone’s throw from the edge of East Las Vegas—being proposed as a national monument. I experienced firsthand the transformative power of nature — those formative years, spent within the embrace of Frenchman Mountain, the vibrant Rainbow Gardens, and near the…
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Nevada’s Well-Being Depends on the Wellbeing of People Like Us
Like many Southern Nevadans, I was not born here. I am a first-generation Mexican American who grew up in California but who now calls Las Vegas home. When I lived in California, my family would often go out to local parks with huge trees or to the beach to have a day in the sun.…
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Op-ed: Decisión sobre Embriones en Alabama Afecta Derechos en NV
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Los derechos reproductivos han estado en la vanguardia de los debates legales y éticos, confirmados por el reciente fallo de la Corte Suprema de Alabama que declara que los embriones congelados creados mediante fertilización in vitro (FIV)…
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Opinion: Donald Trump’s corruption hurts all of us
Whether it’s a small cabinet-building business, a retired schoolteacher, or the American taxpayer, Donald Trump’s long history of corruption has caused no shortage of damage, writes Chris Edelson.
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OPINION: The Dangers of AI Going into an Election Year
Nevada, a battleground state with its diverse population and pivotal role in national politics, is particularly vulnerable to the influence of AI. Therefore, the Spanish-speaking community should be on high alert, as they are often the focus of AI-driven strategies designed to influence their political beliefs and voting behavior.
