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What Do Fernley & North Las Vegas Have in Common? (More Than You Think...)

Nevada Progressive

Last week, we were surprised by the City of Fernley filing a federal law suit challenging the current "C-Tax" revenue distribution. But in the coming weeks, will we hear more complaints about "C-Tax" inequity down south?Long before Fernley dropped the ... »

Another Marriage Equality Law Suit Starts... IN NEVADA??!!

Nevada Progressive

Yes, you read me right. And this time, Lambda Legal is fully on board. In fact, Lambda Legal is filing the suit!The lawsuit, Sevcik v. Sandoval, marks the first time that Lambda Legal has sought equal marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples in fede... »

(Not) Standing on Solid Ground

Nevada Progressive

There's been plenty of outcry from across the country in the past month over the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin near Orlando, Florida. There's been growing suspicion both of shooter George Zimmerman and his motives for killing Trayvon, as well as of... »

Henderson, We've Had a Problem. (And Maybe Now It's Being Fixed?)

Nevada Progressive

Last weekend, we saw more outrage over Henderson Police beating (and kicking to the head) an unarmed man to turned out to be experiencing diabetes related convulsion. And today, it looks like Henderson's Police Chief is retiring because of it.Embattled... »

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Wherein Nevada Is Positioned to Remain a "Blue State" in 2012, Part IV

Nevada Progressive

Last week, I could tell the Nevada GOP was starting to freak out over another Politico story, this time showing how the 26% drop in Republican turnout (from 2008) for the caucus this month may spell deep trouble for Dean Heller this fall in what's like... »

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The Last Thing This City Needs...

Nevada Progressive

On Thursday, Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen (D) sought to put the city's best foot forward in his State of the City Address. Was it too late? Earlier this week, outrage broke out over this. And due to the violence in the video below, viewer discretion is d... »

What Does Prop 8 Ruling Mean for Nevada?

Nevada Progressive

On Tuesday, we were delighted to see the Ninth Circuit ruling that upheld the 2010 overturning of California's Prop 8 marriage equality ban on federal constitutional grounds. And while most of the focus has been on marriage equality in California, ther... »

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