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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

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Avantpop Bookstore and Publishing: Reading Freaks Unite!

Avantpop Books and Publishing is an independent bookstore and publisher in Las Vegas with a goal to inspire, motivate, and enlighten!

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August 11, 2023

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Ron DeSantis’s Bigoted Book Bans

Book bans are never a sign of a healthy society. So Florida Governor Ron DeSantis limiting students' access to certain books is concerning.

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July 15, 2023

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Ron DeSantis and His “War on Woke”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has disturbed the nation with several alarming new bills he's implemented in Florida to fight the "War on Woke."

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July 4, 2023

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Nevada Plants – Tackling Tough Times With Trees

Addressing issues like the climate crisis and food insecurity, Nevada Plants plants trees around Nevada, reducing urban heat islands and food deserts. 

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June 30, 2023

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Las Vegas is Abuzz With Mojave Native Bees

This World Bee Day, learn more about some of the many native bees you might find here in the Mojave Desert!

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May 20, 2023

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Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 3: ‘That Funny Feeling’

In part three of my climate crisis song series, we'll dissect the song, 'That Funny Feeling' by Bo Burnham, and the related themes of rising sea levels, existentialism, & desensitization.

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May 5, 2023

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Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 2: ‘Split’

Continuing my climate crisis songs series, I discuss 'Split' by 88rising & NIKI, and extreme weather fluctuations from the climate crisis.

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April 28, 2023

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Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 1: ‘Feels Like Summer’

For Earth Month, I wanted to write about references to the climate crisis in music. We begin with 'Feels Like Summer' by Childish Gambino.

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April 27, 2023