Despite the attention the presidential election has drawn, less than 60 percent of eligible voters in the U.S. cast a ballot. Academics from Latin America living in Reno have a unique perspective on this issue, as voting is compulsory in many Latin American countries.
Washoe County Question 1 Passed, Now What?
Now that WC-1 has passed, Washoe County residents should expect an increase in the sales and use tax in Washoe County from the current rate of 7.725 to 8.265, the highest rate of any county in Nevada.
Nevada Question 2 Passed, Now What?
Before you run outside to smoke a joint to celebrate the passage of Question 2, there is much more to the legalization of recreational marijuana in Nevada. Ballot Question 2 was only the beginning.
A Lot of the Same: A Nigerien Political Journalist on American Elections
Samira Sabou works for a Nigerien newspaper and got the unique chance to report on elections directly from the United States.
Duty Fulfilled
In March, Stephanie Greenwood pledged to be a voice for her family. Thanks to early voting on campus, she had a chance to make a difference.
Steel Strengthens Steel – When Millennials Care Enough to Vote
Charles Reed never questioned the importance of his vote, and now he hopes to convince his fellow millennials to make their voices heard.
What Latino Voter Outreach has looked like in Washoe County
Democrats and Republicans in Washoe County have employed different methods of engaging with Latino voters this election season, and we’ll soon see how effective they’ve been.
Social Media Hoaxes May Influence Voters
This election season there has been an increase in fake news posted to social media to confuse voters and spread misinformation.
Volunteering with the Campus Election Engagement Project
Jeffrey Dominguez, a 22-year-old University of Nevada, Reno senior, is a dual major in ethics law and politics and a volunteer with the Campus Election Engagement Project.
Celebrities Campaign in Reno for Youth Vote
Americans will finally step up to the polls and pick their next president on Nov. 8. One demographic is being courted more fiercely than most: college students, many of whom are voting for the first time.