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OPINION by John L. Smith: Home means Nevada — for speculators and corporations. With the failure of a bipartisan bill to rein in big investors, the dream of home ownership in Nevada is quickly becoming a mirage.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by John L. Smith: Home means Nevada — for speculators and corporations. With the failure of a bipartisan bill to rein in big investors, the dream of home ownership in Nevada is quickly becoming a mirage.
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OPINION by Michael Schaus: The film tax bill may end “happily ever after” for Hollywood, but it’s sure to be a fiscal horror for taxpayers. Never mind the proven failure of film subsidies — the Assembly is star-struck by its corporate cronies.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
OPINION by Michael Schaus: The film tax bill may end “happily ever after” for Hollywood, but it’s sure to be a fiscal horror for taxpayers. Never mind the proven failure of film subsidies — the Assembly is star-struck by its corporate cronies.
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OPINION by David Colborne: Sens. Rosen and Cortez Masto voted against their party to reopen the government — but why did they need to in the first place?
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by David Colborne: Sens. Rosen and Cortez Masto voted against their party to reopen the government — but why did they need to in the first place?
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November 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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OPINION by John L. Smith: Sen. Jacky Rosen was the mouse that roared — until she wasn’t. In a political atmosphere marked by vicious interparty strife, doing the right thing is guaranteed to make everyone mad.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by John L. Smith: Sen. Jacky Rosen was the mouse that roared — until she wasn’t. In a political atmosphere marked by vicious interparty strife, doing the right thing is guaranteed to make everyone mad.
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OPINION by Kelly Schwarze: I’m an indie filmmaker who painstakingly built a career in Las Vegas. We could develop homegrown talent and transform our economy with a proper film incentive program.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by Kelly Schwarze: I’m an indie filmmaker who painstakingly built a career in Las Vegas. We could develop homegrown talent and transform our economy with a proper film incentive program.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Join us for our sixth annual IndyFest on Nov. 14-15, a two-day conference focused on politics, policy and issues that matter most to Nevadans.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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OPINION by Michael Schaus: “We shut down the government for 40 days and all we got was this lousy T-shirt.” The calculus that turns personal suffering into "leverage" reflects the distorted priorities of today’s hyperpartisan politics.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
OPINION by Michael Schaus: “We shut down the government for 40 days and all we got was this lousy T-shirt.” The calculus that turns personal suffering into "leverage" reflects the distorted priorities of today’s hyperpartisan politics.
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Join us for our sixth annual IndyFest on Nov. 14-15, a two-day conference focused on politics, policy and issues that matter most to Nevadans.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Join us for our sixth annual IndyFest on Nov. 14-15, a two-day conference focused on politics, policy and issues that matter most to Nevadans.
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OPINION by John L. Smith: “You are blind to the suffering of your people.” Sen. Jacky Rosen takes the gloves off as anxieties flare over food benefits and health care — plus a radioactive idea that has Republicans running for cover.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
OPINION by John L. Smith: “You are blind to the suffering of your people.” Sen. Jacky Rosen takes the gloves off as anxieties flare over food benefits and health care — plus a radioactive idea that has Republicans running for cover.
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Nevada already receives one of the lowest allotments of federal medical research funding among the states. If cuts to research materialize, experts worry it could degrade the infrastructure needed to keep new discoveries coming.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nevada already receives one of the lowest allotments of federal medical research funding among the states. If cuts to research materialize, experts worry it could degrade the infrastructure needed to keep new discoveries coming.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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OPINION by Michael Schaus: Is Nevada ready to reprise its role as ground zero for nuke tests? Trump’s flirtation with restarting the Cold War arms race is troubling — and dangerous.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by Michael Schaus: Is Nevada ready to reprise its role as ground zero for nuke tests? Trump’s flirtation with restarting the Cold War arms race is troubling — and dangerous.
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OPINION by Ron Aryel: Misinformation and lack of education are the main culprits in vaccine hesitancy — but don’t forget arrogance. Some of the supposedly smartest people I’ve ever met are skeptical of vaccines.
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Here’s why: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by Ron Aryel: Misinformation and lack of education are the main culprits in vaccine hesitancy — but don’t forget arrogance. Some of the supposedly smartest people I’ve ever met are skeptical of vaccines.
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Here’s why: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
OPINION by David Colborne: What the heck is Verdi Television District? It’s proof we have far too many elected officials. Welcome to the murky world of general improvement districts, where budgets are big and transparency is nearly nonexistent.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by David Colborne: What the heck is Verdi Television District? It’s proof we have far too many elected officials. Welcome to the murky world of general improvement districts, where budgets are big and transparency is nearly nonexistent.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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OPINION by Vitaliy Kubushyn: When was the last time you were excited to vote? Exactly. The system is dominated by monied interests and party elites. Our neighbors are boldly reforming the way they vote, and Nevada should join them.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by Vitaliy Kubushyn: When was the last time you were excited to vote? Exactly. The system is dominated by monied interests and party elites. Our neighbors are boldly reforming the way they vote, and Nevada should join them.
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OPINION by John L. Smith: A motion to suppress evidence in the upcoming trial of Tupac Shakur’s alleged murderer may be a long shot. But it raises a good question: Why wait 27 years to execute a search warrant?
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November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by John L. Smith: A motion to suppress evidence in the upcoming trial of Tupac Shakur’s alleged murderer may be a long shot. But it raises a good question: Why wait 27 years to execute a search warrant?
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We are pleased to announce our sixth annual IndyFest on Nov. 14-15, a two-day conference at the Durango Casino and Resort in Las Vegas focused on politics, policy and issues that matter most to Nevadans.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We are pleased to announce our sixth annual IndyFest on Nov. 14-15, a two-day conference at the Durango Casino and Resort in Las Vegas focused on politics, policy and issues that matter most to Nevadans.
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Vegas had another down month for gaming revenue and airline traffic. Resort operators acknowledged some prices were “over their skis” and said they’ve responded to customer complaints, but defend Vegas as a great value.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Vegas had another down month for gaming revenue and airline traffic. Resort operators acknowledged some prices were “over their skis” and said they’ve responded to customer complaints, but defend Vegas as a great value.
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OPINION by Michael Schaus: This Nevada Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the epic, 16,543-word “text” message that gave birth to the Silver State. (That text also cost $90,000, which thankfully didn’t include roaming charges.)
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October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
OPINION by Michael Schaus: This Nevada Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the epic, 16,543-word “text” message that gave birth to the Silver State. (That text also cost $90,000, which thankfully didn’t include roaming charges.)
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Seven years after sports betting began its nationwide legalization march, the gaming industry is entering uncharted waters.
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Read about the latest on prediction markets in our Indy Gaming newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-o...
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Seven years after sports betting began its nationwide legalization march, the gaming industry is entering uncharted waters.
Read about the latest on prediction markets in our Indy Gaming newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-o...
Read about the latest on prediction markets in our Indy Gaming newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-o...
Opinion by John L. Smith: NBA betting scandal didn’t surprise anyone, but the twist came with the discovery of mobsters involved in the operation of clandestine New York card rooms.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Opinion by John L. Smith: NBA betting scandal didn’t surprise anyone, but the twist came with the discovery of mobsters involved in the operation of clandestine New York card rooms.
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Are fewer people in the U.S. drinking alcohol? Find out in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/have...
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Are fewer people in the U.S. drinking alcohol? Find out in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/have...