Articles on movements and social interactions
Food insecurity is an issue that has only gotten worse since the pandemic started, and Vegas is no exception. But one small group, LV Town Fridge, is set out to help feed the community. Read more to learn how they're doing this!
The USPS is more important than you might realize! Whether you rely on them or not, it is essential that we protect this constitutionally protected public good for all Americans! Read to learn about just how vital this service is, and why you should help fight for it!
Despite America being one of the wealthiest and overweight countries, the levels of hunger and food-insecurity occurring at the same time are cause for concern. Marc Orkins breaks down his response to the Obesity-Hunger Paradox (by Sam Dolnick), covering the issues at hand and how to address them.
The USPS has been the target of attack from the current administration, especially now as we approach the election and as a new Postmaster General - Louis DeJoy - has been appointed as the head of the USPS. Read more to learn how his conflict of interests and actions thus far in his position threaten this vital service.
As the consumption of single-use plastics has increased as a result of the pandemic, so have the efforts of those working to mitigate this, like the 5 R Revolution! A subchapter of the Sierra Club, 5 R Revolution works to raise awareness to the plastic crisis and encourage people to adhere to the 5 Rs - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot! Read more to learn how they've responded to the pandemic.
Local culture and community-focused organization, Fifth Sun Project, has been hard at work in the Las Vegas community, from providing help and resources throughout the pandemic, to helping local efforts in response to recent anti-racism protests. Read more to learn about this amazing organization and how they uplift the community!
As the Nevada State Legislature begins its 31st special session, the Nevada Coalition Against the Death Penalty is using the opportunity of budget discussions to address the costliness and discriminatory practice of the death penalty. Read more to learn about their efforts.
As the pandemic has affected everyone differently, for one family it presented the opportunity to start something new, having created a new organization called Pure Nevada, a local environmental group that uses memes to encourage people to be excited about conservation efforts! Read more to learn about how Pure Nevada was born out of the pandemic and grown in a short time, as well as what they have planned for the future!
At the beginning of the protests, the youth of the community came out in support. We spoke with some who came out to hand out water to protesters and join the protest themselves, and discuss the topic of police brutality.
The goal is not to be "color-blind". The goal is to see, acknowledge, and understand the experiences, histories, and traumas of other groups of people. And understanding all that helps to understand the Black Lives Matter movement.