The recent findings of a survey conducted by Silver State Equality, a statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy group in Nevada, have been described as “heartbreaking” by Andre Wade, the State Director of Silver State Equality. The survey aimed to understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ students in Nevada schools and was conducted with the help of… Continue reading Vegas Youth At Risk
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Lithium Kills
In the dry expanses of Central Nevada, Nyle Pennington, a seasoned hydrologist, sounds the alarm about the impact of the burgeoning lithium mining industry on water sources. At the nation’s only active lithium mine, owned by Albemarle, groundwater levels are plummeting due to the massive water requirements of lithium extraction. The lithium boom, spurred by… Continue reading Lithium Kills
LVMPD’s Accountability Band-Aid
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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