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The Nevada Independent

The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public informa

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > does-your-employer-discriminate-its-about-to-get-harder-to-find-out

Does your employer discriminate? It's about to get harder to find out.

19+ hour, 58+ min ago   (1506+ words) This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker of The 19th. Meet Amanda and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. How many women does your employer have in management positions compared to industry peers? Are a retail…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > 2026-nevada-election-guide

2026 Nevada Election Guide

21+ hour, 33+ min ago   (528+ words) The Nevada Independent is here to help with our updated 2026 Election Guide, featuring candidate bios, endorsements and race information, important dates, FAQs about voter registration, a voting site and drop box locator tool and all of our election-related stories. Check…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > why-a-nevada-congressional-candidate-is-pro-yucca-mountain

Why a Nevada congressional candidate is pro-Yucca Mountain

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1157+ words) Indy Elections takes you behind the headlines of Nevada politics, delivering scoops and smart analysis on the races that could reshape our lives. You can change your newsletter settings here. In today's edition: Congressional candidate Cody Whipple (R-NV) explains why…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > trump-administration-demands-nevada-keep-old-election-records

Trump administration demands Nevada keep all 2024 election records

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (553+ words) The Trump administration is requiring that Nevada election officials maintain all records from the 2024 election — beyond what federal law requires — threatening civil or criminal penalties if the state does not comply. In a letter sent Friday to Nevada Secretary of…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > candidates-in-fast-growing-north-las-vegas-share-views-on-growth-affordability-and-more

Candidates in fast-growing North Las Vegas share views on growth, affordability and more

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (810+ words) After a brush with bankruptcy in 2013, North Las Vegas has morphed into a fast-growing city that is attracting industrial development, new educational opportunities as well as housing construction. North Las Vegas is a Southern Nevada success story — so who are…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > to-sue-or-not-to-sue-legal-fights-against-feds-a-major-theme-in-attorney-general-race

To sue or not to sue? Legal fights against feds a major theme in attorney general race

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (986+ words) Suing the federal government has become a frequent function of the Nevada attorney general, and whether that continues could hinge on who wins the November election. Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) has been a plaintiff in 56 lawsuits against the federal government…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > event > indyfest-2026

IndyFest 2026

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (167+ words) Join us for IndyFest 2026! Presented by: The Nevada Independent Friday, October 23Durango Casino & Resort Founded in 2017, The Nevada Independent is Nevada's nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to in-depth reporting on government, policy, politics and the issues shaping our state. Now in its…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > opinion-stop-the-steal-actually-means-something-in-2026

OPINION: 'Stop the steal' actually means something in 2026

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (742+ words) When the fervor of the "stop the steal" election deniers reached its most fevered mania in 2020, Nevada's Republican Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske set an example for the propaganda-battered nation by rejecting a fusillade of false voter fraud claims from…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > everyone-wants-to-win-working-class-voters-but-have-they-realized-many-are-women

Everyone wants to win working-class voters. But have they realized many are women?

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (1400+ words) Congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza (D) can quickly rattle off prices from the grocery store in the small town of Eloy, Arizona, where she grew up. A couple of months ago, a pound of ground beef was going for about $13, a tomato…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > nevada-elections-chief-blasts-trump-admin-as-careless-as-it-enacts-new-mail-voting-rules

Nevada elections chief blasts Trump admin as "careless" as it enacts new mail voting rules

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1116+ words) Nevada's top elections official said he believes the Trump administration intends "to disenfranchise and discourage voters" as the U.S. Postal Service moves forward on setting up a new system for delivering mail ballots that a whistleblower reportedly said could lead to…...