My Cousin Elmo says, “When I moved to Nevada, I adopted a dachshund as I figured I should “’get a long little doggie.’”

My Cousin Elmo says, “When I moved to Nevada, I adopted a dachshund as I figured I should “get a long little doggie.”

In the ongoing debate surrounding the removal of dams from the Klamath River, proponents of restoration point to the success of Washington State’s Elwha River. Removing the Elwha Dam and Glines Canyon Dam, blocking the river for nearly a century, has resulted in a rapid recovery of its ecosystem. One resident of Sequim, WA, Scott…

Edward Bernays’ notion of propaganda as the invisible hand guiding our choices resonates with eerie clarity. Propaganda, he argued, is neither inherently good nor bad; its moral character hinges on its application.  Yet, in today’s interconnected world, the pervasiveness of propaganda, both subtle and overt, has reached unprecedented levels, veiling truth with crafted narratives designed…

Recent developments surrounding the removal of dams on the Klamath River have raised concerns about the environmental impact, the clay mud, and its far-reaching consequences. Exposing the clay mud to the Klamath River poses a threat to animals attempting to reach the water. Wildlife faces a grim fate when stuck in the sticky ooze. Dam-removal…

The City of Reno has come under fire for its reluctance to disclose the locations of its security cameras, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. The city provided only a vague list of camera names with non-specific locations, citing the Nevada Public Records Act as justification for withholding detailed information. An unnamed records official refused…

Following a state primary riddled with glitches that further eroded voter confidence, Nevada Policy (formerly Nevada Policy Research Institute) released a 42-page paper outlining the need for bipartisan legislative action to address concerns and restore trust, security, and transparency in Silver State elections. The matter is underscored by Nevada’s ranking of dead last in Election…

The once-thriving manganese extraction site Three Kids Mine is getting a makeover as developer Lakemoor Ventures LLC sets its sights on redeveloping the abandoned land into a residential community. However, the project is not without controversy, as concerns regarding environmental hazards and public health implications emerge. With roots dating back to World War I, Three…

In total disregard for the law, Nevada Secretary of State Frisco Aguilar and a dozen legislators are flouting constitutional provisions with impunity. Article 4, Section 2 of Nevada’s constitution delineates that the legislature can only convene every other odd year for a maximum of 120 days. Yet, despite the absence of 2025 on our calendars,…

In a world that often pressures individuals to conform to societal norms, I think “fitting in” is overrated. The call for embracing individuality and uniqueness is gaining momentum, challenging the belief that conformity is a prerequisite for success and acceptance. The advocates for this perspective argue that the pressure to conform stifles creativity, hinders personal…