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Cory Booker: Paying It Forward and Why I Fight
by Cory Booker on
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
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
A Pathway to the American Dream
by Deval Patrick on
"Renewing the American Dream requires we deliver on our bold campaign proposals: an Opportunity Agenda to grow our economy, create better jobs, create wealth for more people in more places" - Deval Patrick... 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
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
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: 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
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
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
Kamala Harris Speaks At Essence Fest
by Senator Kamala Harris on
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
Fikisha Miller, Esq. - Candidate for Clark County District Court, Dept. #19
by Naiomi Pitre on
As the upcoming 2020 election approaches, Fikisha Miller vows to demonstrate fair, equal, and true justice in her department. ... 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
Joe Biden Will Fight for Our Small Businesses
by Shaundell Newsome on
With so much at stake in the 2020 election, I’m focused especially on who can restore the promise of economic mobility for everyone. ... Read full article
Battle Born Credentials
by Senator Kamala Harris on
"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
Monica Trujillo, Esq. - Candidate for District Court Department #3
by Naiomi Pitre on
Trujillo advises all attorneys who argue cases in court to be prepared. Understanding that the quality of people’s lives is on the line, and respecting the gravity of the decisions that she will make if elected, Monica Trujillo...... Read full article
Jasmin Lilly-Spells, Esq. - Candidate District Court, Department #23
by Naiomi Pitre on
“Becoming the Judge of District Court Department 23 will not only be an accomplishment for me, it will be my grandma’s dream come true,” Jasmin Lilly-Spells confides. “She planted the seed years ago.”... Read full article
Adriana Rincon-White, Esq. - Candidate for District Court, Family Division - Dept. W
by Naiomi Pitre on
In her campaign efforts, Adriana Rincon White is eagerly educating the public on why this election is of such great importance. With the impact that a judge has on the community that they serve, voting should be taken seriously by all constituents. ... Read full article
Stephanie Charter for District Court Family Division – Department Y
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Stephanie Charter is running for one of the new judicial seats in Clark County Family Court: Department Y. Stephanie was admitted to the California State Bar in 1991 and the Nevada State Bar in 1994.... Read full article
Carli Kierny, Esq. - Candidate for District Court, Department #2
by Naiomi Pitre on
Carli Kierny has been working in the Clark County Public Defender’s Office for nearly ten years, after working in the same position in Illinois. She is eager to see the impact of the new criminal justice reform bills that were recently passed.... Read full article
How a Traffic Ticket Can Ruin Your Life
by Heidi Almase, Esq. on
Heidi Almase is a former Las Vegas Municipal Court judge who created and presided over the Serious Traffic Offenders Program.... Read full article
Kamala Harris at the 2019 Liberty & Justice Event (Iowa)
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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
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
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
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
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
Adam Ganz, Esq. - Candidate for District Court, Dept. #3
by Naiomi Pitre on
Adam Ganz is running for District Court Judge in Department 3 in the 2020 election. He strives to improve the lack of faith that many people have come to have in the judicial system.... Read full article
Nevada Governor Signs the Strongest Compensation Law in the Country
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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
Belinda T. Harris, Esq. - Candidate for N. Las Vegas Justice Court, Dept. #3
by Naiomi Pitre on
For the past thirteen years, Belinda T. has worked tirelessly as a Public Defender. Her current position as a Chief Deputy Public Defender for the Clark County Public Defender’s office places her in the ideal position to serve the community. ... Read full article
Dedree Butler, Esq. - Candidate for District Court, Family Division - Dept. J
by Naiomi Pitre on
That woman was Dedree “Dee” Butler, years ago. It didn’t matter that she had attended school at Howard University and then the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV to achieve her law degree.... Read full article