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“Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate and to humble.”
– Yehuda Berg
Content Categories
Articles
A broad compilation of various types of written content produced both by our team and select submissions by community members. Just about anything you can think of can be found here!
Comics/Art
Comics and other forms of art created by both our team and community members with the purpose to relate with or inspire others; to challenge views; to bring awareness; or to just make you laugh and smile.
Podcasts
Audio recordings from contributors and community members discussing issues and talking with other people about important topics in both professional and laid back settings.
Videos
Recorded content made by contributors and community members, videos taken at community events, as well as informational videos to raise awareness or educate people about issues.
Most Recent Content
The N.A.S.A. Gets Ready for their Annual Celebration of Culture and Heritage
The Native America Student Association of UNLV is getting ready to host their annual pageant where Native students will compete in a celebration of their culture and heritage! Read more to learn about the N.A.S.A. and this year’s pageant from former Miss Native, Jonnette Paddy!
NVCADP: Repealing the Death Penalty
Back in July, we covered NVCADP’s efforts to repeal the death penalty here in NV. Since then, they have continued their work here in the state with that mission, and have incorporated new ways of reaching out to people about the issue, including both art and community organizing. Read more to learn about the things they’ve been doing since July!
“Sink or Swim”
I’ve come to feel that it’s not a mountain we are currently climbing, but rather a river in which we are all caught up in, with twists and turns, rocks and waterfalls. And that we shouldn’t be saying “sink or swim”, but rather working on floating rather than fighting the current, and also not letting others around us drown.
The Workshop Downtown Goes Digital for Local Creatives
The Workshop Downtown, a local educational platform by and for creatives and entrepreneurs, has pivoted to an online format in response to the pandemic. Read more to learn how they’ve continued to build up the community.
Tacotarian Serves Up Vegan Tacos Downtown
Tacotarian, a local vegan taco shop in Downtown Las Vegas, is not only serving up delicious, plant-based food, but is also raising awareness to an issue many people aren’t aware of – third-party delivery app fees. Read more to learn how they’re addressing this problem that’s worsened during the pandemic.
Las Vegas Town Fridge Addresses Food Insecurity
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 Storytelling Power of Music in ‘Game of Thrones’
Music has a profound effect on us, especially when paired with media we are consuming visually. A great example of this is how the music of Game of Thrones adds to the storytelling of the series. Marc Orkins breaks down these effects in his latest essay piece.
Cutting Off the Crust
The pandemic uprooted the lives of many. Read more about how Amadeus came to terms with moving back in with his parents. Read more to learn how he’s come to terms with it, and what his own personal silver lining is!
‘REC’ & ‘Quarantine’: The Problem with Remakes
The American film industry is notorious for their remakes of previously successful movies and franchises, including ones that were originally foreign films. And that success of the original film is almost never translated into success for the remake, as is the case between 2007 foreign-film, ‘REC’, and 2008 remake, ‘Quarantine’. Marc breaks down where the remake failed and why the original was such a success.
The Importance of the USPS & How to Help Save It
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!
“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.
Snail Mail – Conflicts of Interest of the New Postmaster General and the Forced Delays of the Postal Service
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.
Self-Care Practices Part 2 – Improve Creativity & Curiosity
Self-care has been an important topic of conversation in terms of health and wellness recently. But self-care for the purpose of nurturing a healthy level of creativity and curiosity about the world is just as important! Read more to learn how things like art, reading, writing and other practices can tie into your self-care routine and improve other aspects of your life.
5 R Revolution Raises Awareness for the Plastic Crisis in the Face of Increased Consumption
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.
Conversations w/ the Community, Ep. 15 – Market in the Alley
Join Cat as she sits down with Ashley from Fergusons Downtown and Market in the Alley – a local monthly ppo-up market for Vegas creatives! In this episode they discuss how the Market has gone digital and how they’ve continued to support the local community.
Fifth Sun Project Continues Working to Build Community Solidarity
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!
Get Outdoors Nevada Promotes Public Lands Stewardship Virtually Throughout the Pandemic
Get Outdoors Nevada has been hard at work helping people in the community to be active in our state’s public lands and spaces, while encouraging the care of these areas at the same time. Read more to learn how they’ve continued their mission despite the setbacks of the pandemic!
Hearts Alive Village Keeps Pets Out of the Pound
Hearts Alive Village has been hard at work keeping pets out of the shelter and with their families, despite the hurdles that COVID-19 has put many Las Vegas pet-parents through recently. Read more to learn how this local animal rescue is helping the community!
Art Cafe Thrives on the East Side With Help From the Community
New to the East LV community, Art Cafe Las Vegas has managed to blossom through the pandemic, becoming a favorite spot for locals. Read more to learn how they’ve grown these last few months!
NVCADP Urges State Leaders to Repeal the Death Penalty During Special Session
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.
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Content Goals
Through various forms of content with a diverse array of topics, we hope to help foster the following action:
Perspective & Education
We hope to have content share new perspectives by bringing together multiple view points on issues and providing a basis for conversation.
Ignorance is not bliss and we shouldn’t encourage it for the sake of simplicity.
Open mindedness & Understanding
Whether you agree with an author’s opinion and views or not, we hope to still foster a level of respect and fairness of interpretation.
You can see other points of view without conflicting your own beliefs.
Debate & Discussion
Tying into the next aspect of our mission we promote objective and proactive conversation around issues.
Finding common ground and seeing all sides, helps us find solutions to the problems we face.
Whether you agree or disagree with the topics and issues presented in the content we and our community members produce, we hope that you can still find something to take away from it; find something to have a discussion about; or discover a new perspective about something. We hope you are inspired to share your ideas and opinions about the things you read and absorb; inspired to take action on something you’re passionate about.
We at M.i.M. want our audience to take away something positive from our content; and we aim for that to be information, motivation, inspiration, emotion, energy, or action.
We do not wish the bubble-wrap the world, nor do we wish to tell people what is wrong or right.
We want people of opposing sides to come together and have better communication about the issues they disagree on; to find and focus on the things that they share rather than the things that divide; and to develop compromises and solutions rather than division.
Through collaboration of ideas and content from a diverse group of people, we hope to foster kindness and understanding of others, and help people understand where others come from and why they think the way they do. And, we hope to foster solidarity with our fellow human beings.