economic justice Archives

November 12, 20190193

Bring This Home: A Closer Look at the Big Picture Behind Las Vegas’ Controversial Homeless Ordinance

Last week, the Las Vegas City Council garnered national attention for an ordinance establishing more of a “tough on crime” approach to homeless encamp

October 23, 20190413

“Lead with Our Values”: Pete Buttigieg Speaks with Retired Union Workers During His Latest Nevada Visit

At last week’s Democratic Debate, South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg finally turned in a performance that attracted a whole lot of buzz. There’

October 9, 20190236

Rep. Susie Lee Holds Community Discussion on Prescription Drug Costs (and More)

Yesterday, we took a closer look at where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on universal health care. Today we’re taking a moment to remember tha

October 3, 20190347

“Dude Gotta Go”: Kamala Harris Tries a New Twist on “Electability” While Campaigning in Las Vegas

Last Friday, former Vice President Joe Biden finished off a rocky week with a raucous rally in the “First in the West” caucus state. Last night, U.S.

August 4, 20190258

“It Is Time for Us to Think Big, Not Small”: Bernie Sanders Holds a Town Hall in North Las Vegas to Talk Gun Violence, Education, Health Care, and More

A day after the AFSCME Public Service Forum, and just hours after back-to-back mass shooting attacks in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, U.S. Senator

August 2, 20190358

“The American People Are Ready for Some Real Change”: After Another Debate Win, Elizabeth Warren Rallies Supporters in Henderson

This week, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) dominated the stage at the CNN Debate in Detroit. And together with fellow Senator Bernie S

July 23, 2019098

Let’s Crash This Ceiling: Everything You Need to Know About the Debt Ceiling and Budget Austerity (and the Pending Deal to Provide the Nation a Two-year Reprieve)

Austerity and prosperity may rhyme, but that doesn’t mean they’re in sync. And rather than having some kind of symbiotic relationship, they typically

June 17, 2019084

Policy Matters: Where Do the Candidates Stand on Workers’ Rights and the Fight for 15?

This past weekend, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-California) campaigned her way through Southern Nevada. One of her stops here was at the Fight for 15

June 14, 20190167

“Shout for Equality, for Freedom, and for Justice”: Kamala Harris Meets with Immigrant Rights Activists at UNLV, Then Joins McDonald’s Workers for the Fight for 15 March

As President Donald Trump continues to use his anti-immigrant regime to ramp up his 2020 reelection campaign, some of the 20+ Democrats running agains

May 28, 20190237

In Henderson, Cory Booker Calls for “Love” and “Common Purpose” to Defeat Trump (and Move America Past Trumpism)

Since his last visit to Nevada last month, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) has made plenty of news. He’s been releasing policy plans on gun vi