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PROFILE: Jasmin Lilly-Spells, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
As Lilly-Spells runs for a seat on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Department 23, she plans on offering a unique approach to administering justice and serving her community. She believes in balancing compassion with just punishment.... Read full article
Kamala Harris at the 2019 Liberty & Justice Event (Iowa)
by Campaign Staff on
Last night at Iowa's Liberty & Justice event, Kamala Harris delivered a rousing speech that laid out what makes her unique in the primary field: her career-long commitment to justice. Watch Kamala's full speech and read some key excerpts.... Read full article
Nevada lawmakers passed bold, historic reforms in 2019
by Speaker Jason Frierson on
This year’s legislative session offered us an opportunity to tackle some of Nevada’s greatest challenges. In the 2018 election cycle, we reached a new milestone for our country when we became the first ever female majority state legislature. ... Read full article
Kamala Harris Speaks At Essence Fest
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Today, at the 25th Annual ESSENCE Fest, Senator Kamala Harris announced her $100 billion plan to invest in minority homeownership to address the racial wealth gap.... Read full article
Battle Born Credentials
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"Every moment I spend with Nevadans seems to further burnish their ‘Battle Born’ credentials–and my most recent trip to the state was certainly no exception." Presidential Candidate Senator Kamala Harris in Las Vegas with Congressman Steven Horsford.... Read full article
Cory Booker: Paying It Forward and Why I Fight
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The first African-American elected to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey, Cory has led efforts to reform our broken criminal justice system, and invest in communities that have been left out and left behind.... Read full article
PROFILE: Fikisha Miller, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
As far as District Court, Department 19, Fikisha Miller will bring all of her past experiences with her to the bench. She has held positions as a judicial commissioner, general counsel for a construction firm, and even as a juror in a civil trial.... Read full article
Attorney General Ford Launches New Public Information Campaign on Expanded Voting Rights
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Carson City, NV – Today, Attorney General Ford announced a new public information campaign to educate Nevadans about recently-passed legislation that expands voting rights to people formerly incarcerated. ... Read full article
PROFILE: Adriana Rincon White, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
In the 2020 election, Adriana Rincon White will be running for the judicial seat in District Court - Family Division in Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas).... Read full article
PROFILE: Dedree Butler, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
A strong passion for family law and criminal defense drew Dedree “Dee” Butler into the legal field, where she has been practicing as an attorney in the Clark County Public Defender’s Office.... Read full article
PROFILE: Carli Kierny, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
"While there are certainly offenses that mandate incarceration, often we are using this as a default for people we just don’t know how to help,” Carli Kierny, Chief Deputy Public Defender for Clark County, explains her position on justice reform.... Read full article
Nevada Governor Signs the Strongest Compensation Law in the Country
by Innocence Project Staff on
Governor Steve Sisolak signed a law to compensate innocent Nevadans who were wrongfully incarcerated for crimes they did not commit (Assembly Bill 267). Nevada is the 35th state in the nation to enact a compensation law.... Read full article
OPINION-EDITORIAL: Yes We Can With Tanya Flanagan
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Tanya Flanagan, a 20-year resident of North Las Vegas, has tossed her hat in the ring for the seat of Clark County Commission District D, currently held by Lawrence Weekly who will term out next year.... Read full article
In memoriam: Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson
by Joseph C. Abraham on
Nevada Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson remembered by the community, including Jared Clark, Esq., Roxann McCoy, China Hudson, Quincy Branch, Trina Jiles, Kelvin Atkinson, and Steven Horsford in a touching tribute to his lasting legacy of excellence.... Read full article
Women of Color in the Courtroom
by Joseph C. Abraham on
Clark County Chief Deputy Public Defender Dedree Butler, Esq., quips, “Representation matters. As a woman of color, I did not grow up seeing attorneys and judges who look like me, from similar backgrounds.... Read full article
Brenda J. Williams Day, June 5, 2019
by Councilman Cedric Crear on
Brenda J. Williams is a living model of Las Vegas history. She has been a significant trailblazer in Las Vegas, from integrating both the banking industry in 1963, as well as the workforce at the State of Nevada DMW in 1966. ... Read full article
One Vote. One Voice.
by Joseph C. Abraham on
Specifically, the objective of the “One Vote. One Voice.” voter engagement campaign is to increase voter participation in historically disenfranchised populations, as well as, communities of color throughout Southern Nevada. ... Read full article
My highest priority: Lowering health care and prescription drug costs
by Congressman Steven Horsford on
Representative Horsford is a proven champion for Nevada’s working families. He is committed to standing up to the reckless agenda of Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.... Read full article
PROFILE: Belinda T. Harris, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
Belinda T. is unafraid of initiating the difficult conversations that are necessary. She understands that what she may have to say and do could go against popular opinion, and certain decisions can be very hard to make. ... Read full article
Black History Teaches Us the Only Way to Win is to Get in the Fight
by Senator Elizabeth Warren on
In November, Elizabeth Warren delivered a major speech at Clark Atlanta University, one of the oldest Historically Black Colleges in the nation, where she spoke about valuing the work of Black women and laid out her plan.... Read full article
PROFILE: Monica Trujillo, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
Running for District Court judge in Department #3, Trujillo desires to serve as a trial judge where she feels she can have the greatest impact. If elected, she plans on ruling with compassion, integrity and respect.... Read full article