Reno must keep its commitment to homeless
Last week, the Reno City Council decided against purchasing a $350,000 piece of land along Clear Acre Lane. The city had planned to use the …
Voter fraud probe shows need for caution with public investigations
On the night of April 14, Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske made a surprise announcement. She said that her office had evidence that the …
Dems should not abandon pharma bill
In February, Sen. Yvanna Cancela, D-Las Vegas, introduced an omnibus bill to the Nevada Legislature with multiple provisions relating to prescription drugs, including placing price …
Why you (probably) don’t need to freak out over Syria
On Thursday, the U.S. launched 59 tomahawk missiles from the decks of two destroyers parked off the coast of Syria. Their target was the Shayrat …
No taxation on menstruation: repeal ‘pink tax’
Whether it’s groceries, toys or clothing, women are still paying more for gender-specific products than men. A 2015 study from the New York City Department …
We’re not endorsing anyone for ASUN President. Here’s why.
Associated Students of the University of Nevada elections are this Wednesday and Thursday. The online voting caps off a month of campaigns, replete with all …
ERA is a must-pass for Nevada Assembly
Last Wednesday, Nevada’s state senate voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in a 13-8 vote largely — though not totally — defined by party …
Nevada should raise minimum wage
In the coming weeks and months, there’s a real chance that Nevada’s minimum wage will rise for the first time in years. There are two …
Ask candidates tough questions
Election season is upon us with the first round of Associated Students of the University of Nevada debates starting this week. Candidates for the office …
Civic outrage requires civic action
On Thursday, news surfaced that Noah Teixeira, current senator from the College of Business, speaker of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada senate …