A significant topic of discussion surrounding Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) revolves around her transition from bartender to congresswoman with a congressional salary of $155 thousand and a purported net worth of $26 million. Critics use this to imply corruption. However, the deeper, more systemic issue is the very nature of how Congress compensates its members.…

A group of officials, including figures from Washoe County and the state of Nevada, have been hit with temporary restraining orders (TROs) halting the recount of votes cast in the June 11 Primary Election. The TRO filings are in response to planned recount activities set to begin before a court ruling on a preliminary injunction.…

Verse 1: Woke up this mornin’, sun barely in the sky, Reached for my coffee, but it was cold and dry. Life’s been feelin’ like that cup, oh so stale, Tryin’ to find some warmth, but all I do is fail. Chorus: Life’s like a cup of cold instant coffee, Bitter and cold, ain’t no…

The Washoe County Registrar of Voters (ROV) denied media access to the observation area on Sunday, June 30, during the recount of ballots for three candidates challenging the final votes on Tuesday, June 11, primary day. KRNV reported in a thread posted to X, “Washoe County isn’t letting media into today’s election recount and their…

Senator Jacky Rosen is demanding NBC News correct what she describes as a “demonstrably false headline” and “misleading reporting” related to their interview with Amy Brown, the wife of Republican challenger, Captain Sam Brown. In the interview, Amy Brown revealed that she had an abortion, allegedly for the first time publicly. However, Jezebel, a feminist-centric…

He was the first appointment of the day. Jenna slipped her phone into her back pocket before checking her tablet to confirm his name as he sat down. “Hello, Mr. Thompson?” The man looked up from his seat, his face worn with grief. He was young, his eyes distant, carrying shopping bags and clutching a…

(Verse 1) Well, I woke up this mornin’, With the weight of years upon my soul. Time slipped through my fingers, Like sand in an old dusty hourglass. (Chorus) Oh, time, oh time, Why you gotta be so cruel? You stole my youth, my dreams, Left me with these blues. (Verse 2) I’ve seen lovers…

Washoe County Commissioners Alexis Hill and Clara Andriola have certified their election results, raising ethical and legal questions. The issue is whether a commissioner running for re-election should recuse themselves from certifying election results when serving as the tie-breaking vote. Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) provide the legal framework for this situation. NRS 281A.400 addresses standards…

Last Friday, June 21, 2024, Washoe County’s election system faced intense scrutiny when Commissioners Jeanne Herman and Alexis Hill voted against certifying the 2024 Primary election results. Despite their opposition, the election was ultimately certified due to votes from Commissioners Clara Andriola and Bob Lucey, raising significant conflict of interest concerns as they were certifying…

Nevada welfare offices and other state agencies have reportedly been distributing voter registration forms to individuals who may not be U.S. citizens without requiring proof of citizenship. The practice has raised concerns about the integrity of the voter registration process and has led to calls for federal intervention to stop it. Surprisingly, federal voting forms…