MOVING THE NEEDLE: At the halfway point, assessing our progress in Las Vegas education

At the halfway point, assessing our progress in Las Vegas education BY DR. TIFFANY TYLER December marks a special time: the halfway point in the school calendar. It is a great time to reflect — and I encourage everyone in Las Vegas to consider all we have accomplished as a community and to check in on our intentions. We can be […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

After the polls have closed BY DR. ELLEN BROWN By now, your power has been accomplished. The elections are over and the majority won across the country. I have heard some say, “My vote would not have made a difference — they are gonna do what they want anyway.” Well, at this point, it does not matter, because we all did […]

Once Upon A Time In America

Once Upon A Time In America BY LOUIE OVERSTREET The easy thing to do in my December column would be to write a fluff piece wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. However, given the sad and alarming state of America today, I can’t do easy. It’s very disheartening, just in my lifetime, to observe […]

Community Speaks

‘What are you voting for in this election cycle?’  

MOVING THE NEEDLE: Your Choice, Our Future

Your Choice, Our Future BY DR. TIFFANY TYLER November is a time of decision and transition! This month, we will elect new leaders or continue with incumbents — in hopes that they will represent our interests, ideals and needs. Moreover, we will begin a time characterized by thanksgiving and giving. As this season begins, it is important to note the hallmarks and/or […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

Vote! Vote? Voted! Huh? BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Which of these applies to your current situation? I recently heard an interesting comment during a discussion on black radio regarding “get out the vote” efforts across America. It was a response to often-cited reasons for not voting — like “it doesn’t make a difference anyway.” Well, if it didn’t make a difference, then why are there so […]

Humanity Is At The Fork In The Road In America

Humanity Is At The Fork In The Road In America BY LOUIE OVERSTREET This column will be published before the results of the November election are known. However, I am of the opinion that these results will likely reflect which fork in the road Americans will travel in the future. Will we take the road of a more humane and just society that leads to progressive outcomes, […]

You can help control the price of power

Chris Charles Scott on how voters can bring common business sense to Nevada’s energy market. Although I am now a Nevadan, I was raised by my grandmother in East Texas. We had two non-negotiable rules in our household: Do Not Play in Your School Clothes Do Not Run Up Grandma’s “Light Bill” Leaving an outside door open while the air conditioning was running […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

What’s at stake — and who will sit at the table? BY DR. ELLEN BROWN One month. That’s how much time we have left to decide who will get our vote in the upcoming midterm elections. The stakes are high for Nevadans: the ballot will feature a wealth of very high-profile races for U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Governor, Lt. Governor, […]

MOVING THE NEEDLE: Vegas Can Turn Tragedy Into Triumph

Vegas Can Turn Tragedy Into Triumph BY DR. TIFFANY TYLER This month marks the anniversary of October 1 — a day that rocked our community to its core. Las Vegas experienced overwhelming loss and grief, and our sense of public safety was forever changed. In its wake came many lessons, a new awareness, and unparalleled strength. We discovered a profound disconnection and connection. We discovered that one man could be […]

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