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Opting Out of Christmas 2.0 – No Christmas As Usual

Tomorrow is Christmas. But, the joy of the holiday season I once felt isn’t there anymore, for several reasons. So I'm opting out of it, again.

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December 24, 2023

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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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Recording Joy: Preserving Life’s Happiest Moments

'A picture is worth a thousand words,’ but what about capturing your loved ones' voices? That’s just what Recording Joy offers for people’s special events.

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December 18, 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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Cirimille Paglinawan: Brains, Beauty, and Business

In addition to helping her parents run the family business, Cirimille Paglinawan also designs her own clothes and competes in pageants!

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December 13, 2023

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CMC Boutique – Local Filipino-owned Family Business Fosters Culture Through Fashion

CMC Boutique is a local Filipino-owned mom-daughter-and-pop clothing store named after the founders Cirilo, Mila, and Cirimille Paglinawan.

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December 12, 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

Group of People Waving Filipino Flags in Back Lit

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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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Happy Camper Overdose Response Team: Responding to the Fentanyl Epidemic

Happy Camper Overdose Response is working to address the issue of fentanyl overdose here in Las Vegas through education and response at local events.

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August 31, 2023

Children crossing street. Original public domain image from Flickr

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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