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No Boots, No Bootstraps, No Christmas

People like to say, "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps," but no one has any boots! This year, we can barely afford food, let alone Christmas for the kids.

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December 22, 2023

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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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When Does it End? My Thoughts on the Senseless Violence That Our Community is Once Again Grieving Over

Another day, another shooting, and another act of senseless violence here in our community. These are my thoughts on today's shooting at UNLV.

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December 6, 2023

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Las Vegas Book Festival Creates Literary Magic for 22nd Year

The Las Vegas Book Festival just hosted its 22nd annual literature festival at the Historic 5th St School in downtown! Read more in Naomi's article!

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November 16, 2023

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Ceasefire Now.

It has been horrifying to watch the events unfold in Gaza. A ceasefire must be called to save the lives of innocent Palestinian children and civilians.

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November 10, 2023

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Celebrating Filipino-American History Month

Filipino-American History Month isn't the first event that comes to mind when thinking of October. I didn’t even know about FAHM, and I’m half Filipino!

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October 31, 2023

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My Experience With Suicide Ideation and Suicide Prevention

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Amber shares her experience with suicidal ideation and loss due to suicide, and how to help prevent it.

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September 8, 2023

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No Labor Day and The Labor Movement: Past and Present

This Labor Day, dubbed ‘No Labor Day,' let's discuss past & present labor movements, & highlight ongoing strikes and unionization efforts nationwide.

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September 5, 2023

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Be Late for Something Day

Created by the Procrastinators Club of America in 1956, we observe ‘National Be Late to Something Day’ on Sept. 5th. This is how I'm celebrating!

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September 5, 2023

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Stop For Children! How Impatience Creates Dangerous Situations

With the uptick in random gun violence this year, it can be dangerous just to cross the street when people don't want to stop for children.

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August 29, 2023