A new study adds to the growing evidence that cities with more undocumented immigrants don’t see more crime because of them. This latest study, recently published in the Journal of Crime and Justice, looked at more than 150 metro areas, including cities like Salt Lake, Denver, Las Vegas and Boise. It found that, on average, undocumented immigrant… [Read More]
Immunization plan maps out framework for COVID-19 vaccination distribution in Nevada, starting with frontline workers
Health care workers, first responders and lab employees will be among the first in Nevada to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, according to a draft of the state’s vaccination plan released Monday. As expected, the initial round of COVID-19 vaccinations will be focused on the populations most at risk of contracting the… [Read More]
Commemorating those we have lost in 2020 on the Day of the Dead
This year is definitely one for the history books. Ever since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, our lives have been completely turned upside down. Many of us have stopped working with no idea when we will find employment again. Our children are frustrated with their schoolwork and we fear they will fall behind in… [Read More]
Violent, far-right groups on the rise in Nevada: report
A report last week warns of armed militia groups in Nevada and speculates about their potential to disrupt voting in the upcoming election. The report is the product of a collaboration between national nonprofit Political Research Associates and local progressive groups Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) and Indivisible Northern Nevada. “This report was motivated by… [Read More]
Question 6 on the Nevada ballot: raising renewable portfolio standard to 50 percent (video)
Formal name: The Renewable Energy Standards Initiative Type of measure: Initiative petition to amend the Nevada Constitution Summary of what it does: If approved, the measure would raise Nevada’s Renewable Portfolio Standard, or RPS, to 50 percent by 2030. Lawmakers in the 2019 Legislature approved a bill (SB358) that gradually raises that standard to 50 percent by 2030, in… [Read More]
Mistrust of the electoral process in 2020 could impact the vote in Nevada
During his recent campaign stops in Nevada, President Donald Trump voiced concerns over the state’s new vote-by-mail law, falsely calling it as an attempt to “rig” the election. For months now, Trump has raised concerns about the validity of the election, sowing doubt amongst voters. KUNR’s Jayden Perez sat down with Jeremy Gelman, a political… [Read More]
How to report voter intimidation and other election resources for Spanish speakers
KUNR recently hosted a Facebook Live event in Spanish, in partnership with The Nevada Independent, to clarify the voting process for the upcoming election. To learn more, KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke with bilingual reporter Natalie Van Hoozer, who moderated the event. Lucia Starbuck: Fill us in Natalie, for listeners who don’t speak Spanish or couldn’t… [Read More]
Question 4: enshrining voting rights in the Nevada state Constitution (video)
Formal name: State Constitutional Rights of Voters Amendment Type of measure: Legislative resolution to amend the Nevada Constitution Summary of what it does: If approved, it would add a list of 11 voting rights and privileges — known as the Voters’ Bill of Rights — to the state Constitution. That list of rights was added to state law in 2002, following… [Read More]
Colorism and its consequences in Latin America and the U.S. (video)
Hispanic Heritage Month gives us in the United States the opportunity to reflect not only on the triumphs of the Latino community today but all their effort, all their struggle, to get to this moment. The journey has not been easy or the same for all Latinos, especially those of indigenous and African descent. One… [Read More]
Uplifting indigenous voices through art and a river clean up
There were several events throughout Reno over the weekend ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day to uplift Indigenous voices through art and a river clean up. The morning of Sunday, Oct. 11 started at Idlewild Park, where a couple of dozen people gathered to clear the park and Truckee River of trash and debris. “My heritage… [Read More]
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