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Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday Due to Wildfire Smoke

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The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is issuing an advisory for Tues., Aug. 18 – Wed., Aug. 19 for elevated levels of smoke and ozone due to the regional wildfires in the southwest U.S. DES Division of Air Quality officials say smoke is made of small dust particles and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases … [Read more...] about Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday Due to Wildfire Smoke

The Dangers of Defunding: Why Asian Pacific American Communities Need the Police

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By Ana Wood In the midst of dissension, social unrest and turmoil, it would be most damaging to defund the police. The culture of lawlessness must stop. Joe Biden wants “redirect” police funding, which is no different than defunding the police. We Asian Pacific Americans cannot be intimidated and submit to those who do not respect order. We have seen the rebellious … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Defunding: Why Asian Pacific American Communities Need the Police

Cortez Masto Demands More Support for Nevadans Facing Eviction

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke today on the Senate floor about the looming eviction crisis in Nevada and across the country. She called on the Senate to pass meaningful legislation to help renters and homeowners stay in their homes and get financial support paying their rents or mortgages.  Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Senator Cortez … [Read more...] about Cortez Masto Demands More Support for Nevadans Facing Eviction