Less lethal weapons, such as tear gas, tasers, and body cameras, have gained popularity as a way to reduce fatalities in police encounters. However, their use has also come under scrutiny in recent years for their role in instances of police brutality and the questionable motivations behind their adoption. One example of the failure of… Continue reading LVMPD’s Accountability Band-Aid
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From Slave Catching To Law Enforcement
The roots of the police force in the United States can be traced back to slave patrols, which were formed in the early 18th century to help enforce slavery and maintain the social order in the Southern states. These patrols were responsible for tracking down and capturing runaway slaves, as well as suppressing slave revolts… Continue reading From Slave Catching To Law Enforcement
Harmful Consequences Of A Growing Market
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
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
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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