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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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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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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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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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Trucking Crisis in Las Vegas Threatens to Fuel Current Price Inflation

High gas costs and a commercial truck driver shortage threaten to increase the prices of essential goods delivered by the trucking industry.

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January 9, 2023

Woman clothes in the store. Fashion store.

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Fast Fashion: History, Controversy, and Solutions

Fast fashion is known for its short-product life cycles and cheap prices coupled with consumers' impulse buying, which results in massive amounts of waste.

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November 30, 2022

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Gilcrease Orchard and the Importance of Local Farms

Founded in 1920 Gilcrease Orchard is an oasis in the desert that hundreds of families visit weekly. Click to read more about this local farm!

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June 26, 2022

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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada – Providing Legal Assistance to Nevadans in Need

Legal Aid Center of Southern NV has provided pro-bono legal assistance for many decades. Click to read more about the resources they provide!

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April 7, 2022

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Telecommuting During the Pandemic

As more places open back up, questions surrounding how to return to work and opinions of whether or not to continue telecommuting vary widely.

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May 17, 2021

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“The Obesity-Hunger Paradox” Response

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.

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August 14, 2020