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Private Immigration Detention Centers and Their Impact in Nevada

People being detained by ICE around the country are largely ending up in privately-operated detention centers, where rampant abuses are being reported. And Southern Nevada is no stranger to this practice, with its own detention facility just an hour outside of Vegas.

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April 23, 2026

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What the Southwest Drought Crisis Means for Las Vegas’ Future

Forty million people are at risk of losing the water that makes their cities habitable. The increase of tough restrictions and the rationing of the Colorado River have led seven U.S. states and Mexico to question our future water supply as the drought crisis worsens.

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March 13, 2026

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UNLV Students Hold Pro-Palestine Protest on Campus 

Responding to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, university students around the world gathered on their campuses to protest. Our own local university, UNLV, joined the call earlier this month. 

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May 29, 2024

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UNLV Students Protest University’s Response to Shooting

After the tragic shooting on Dec. 6, UNLV implemented heightened security measures for the new semester. Some students feel the response is lacking.

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February 17, 2024

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Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Free Palestine

Founded in 2018, Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation (NPL) fights for a free Palestine and educates people about Palestine and its history.

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December 13, 2023

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The Cupcake Girls: Building Respect, Resources, and Relationships

The Cupcake Girls are working towards building a world where sex trafficking is eradicated and consensual sex workers are safe and empowered.

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October 3, 2023

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The Wild West Access Fund Pushes On In The Post-Roe Era

With constitutionally-protected abortion stripped from us by the Supreme Court, Wild West Access Fund continues the fight for reproductive rights.

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July 8, 2022

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Battle Born Progress – Pushing for Progress in Nevada

Battle Born Progress continues the fight for Nevadans’ rights, encouraging active participation in local and state politics on progressive issues.

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May 14, 2021

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SB 52 – Protecting Our Dwindling Dark Skies

Thanks to light pollution, most people lack access to the visible night sky. That's why SB 52 works to protect dark skies here in Nevada.

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April 25, 2021

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Nevada Conservation League Lobby Week

The Nevada Conservation League is gearing up for its Conservation Lobby Week. This biennial event encourages Nevadans to use their voice to talk to their legislator and advocate for strong conservation policies during the Nevada legislative session.

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March 18, 2021