As the use of non-lethal or “less lethal” weapons becomes increasingly popular among law enforcement agencies and militaries around the world, it is important to examine the potential harms and consequences of these weapons. While they are often marketed as a way to control crowds or subdue individuals without causing fatalities, there have been numerous… Continue reading Harmful Consequences Of A Growing Market
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Colonizing The West From Indigenous People
The indigenous people of the west, what is now known as Nevada, and other states have always had a rich and diverse history that stretches back millennia. There are several tribes that have called Nevada home for centuries, including the Northern Paiute, Western Shoshone, Mohave, and Southern Paiute, among others. These tribes have a deep… Continue reading Colonizing The West From Indigenous People
Strong Bonds Lead To Change
Two community organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada, are working to improve the lives of underrepresented communities on the East Side and promote environmental sustainability. The Fifth Sun Project and The Solidarity Fridge are separate organizations that are focused on these issues in the East Side community. The Fifth Sun Project was founded by a group… Continue reading Strong Bonds Lead To Change
Love and Service in the City of Lights
Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada have long struggled with unhoused communities, with an estimated 6,000 unhoused individuals in Clark County as of the 2020 Point-in-Time Count. This number is likely to be an undercount, as it only includes individuals who were visible on the streets or in shelters on a single night in January. The… Continue reading Love and Service in the City of Lights
Holiday Season Reminder: The Dark Legacy Behind the Doctrine of Discovery
The Doctrine of Christian Discovery, was a legal principle used by European powers during the 15th and 16th centuries to justify the colonization of land inhabited by indigenous peoples. This doctrine was based on the belief that Christian European nations had the right to claim any lands that were not inhabited by Christians, and that… Continue reading Holiday Season Reminder: The Dark Legacy Behind the Doctrine of Discovery
From Tragedy to Influence: The Legacy of the Mountain Meadows Massacre and Mormon Influence in Las Vegas
The Mountain Meadows massacre was a shocking and tragic event that took place in southern Utah in 1857. It was a mass murder of around 120 emigrants traveling through the Mountain Meadows, who were mostly families from Arkansas. The attack was carried out by a group of Mormon militia, it is believed that its motivating… Continue reading From Tragedy to Influence: The Legacy of the Mountain Meadows Massacre and Mormon Influence in Las Vegas
The Promise From LV Community of Hope
LV Community of Hope and The Promise are two organizations that have teamed up to help the unhoused community in Las Vegas. The founder of LV Community of Hope, Ahlam Hamdan, initiated the Mutual Aid project after volunteering with New Leaf Community in 2020. Ahlam was inspired by the idea of bringing people together to… Continue reading The Promise From LV Community of Hope
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