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After Nevada Caucus, Democrats and Republicans Bet on the Latino Vote in November

Maribel Hastings, Huffington Post. February 9, 2012.

Republicans bet that Obama's failure to pass immigration reform will cut his Latino votes, while Democrats bet that Republican anti-immigrant rhetoric will work in his favor.

Radioactive Surprise: Desert Oasis Water Traced Back to Nuclear Test Site

Jaymi Heimbuch, TreeHugger. June 11, 2010.

The oasis, located near Death Valley, is home to 24 species that are found nowhere else on earth.

NRSC Learned of Ensign Affair One Year Ago

Jed Lewison, Daily Kos. August 4, 2009.

As much as Ensign would like this story to be over, it isn't.

Will Brothels Help Nevada Weather the Econopocalypse?

Lisa Derrick, Firedoglake. January 26, 2009.

Like every state in the union, Nevada faces a financial crunch, but that state has a unique revenue stream: Brothels.

Police Arrest Oscar Grant's Murderer in Nevada

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville. January 14, 2009.

The BART police officer who shot and killed Oscar Grant on New Year's Day is now in police custody.

GOP's 2008 Legal Strategy: Target Every Battleground State

Steven Rosenfeld, November 1, 2008.

So much for McCain's claim that "the fabric of democracy" is being torn. It's only being ruffled by Republicans in battleground states.

Voting Watch: Twelve States To Follow on Election Day

Electionline.org, October 31, 2008.

If there's going to be voting problems on Election Day, chances are it will be in these 12 states.

Big Setbacks for GOP Voter Suppression Efforts in Swing States

Steven Rosenfeld, October 23, 2008.

Court ruling, decisions by secretaries of state in Wisconsin, Ohio and Nevada blunt GOP's anti-voter agenda.

ACORN Calls Police Raid of Las Vegas Office a Political "Stunt"

deleted, AlterNet. October 7, 2008.

The group had been sharing material about problem voter registrations with Nevada officials for months.

This Country Needs Change: Why I Drove to Nevada to Knock on 51 Doors in 115 Degree Heat

Patricia McBride, AlterNet. October 1, 2008.

I drove to Las Vegas, along with hundreds of other Southern Californians, to help register voters and canvass from door to door.

For Nevadans, the Presidential Election Is Life or Death in a Much More Literal Way

Peggy Maze Johnson, AlterNet. September 18, 2008.

This election could be a make-or-break moment in history for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.

Obama Campaign Accuses Clinton of Disenfranchising Nevada Voters

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 23, 2008.

The campaign calls on state Democratic party to investigate

Democracy Now! Re-Hosts NBC Las Vegas Debate with Dennis Kucinich [VIDEO]

Manila Ryce, The Largest Minority. January 21, 2008.

Kucinich has shown once again that he is hip to rights which most Americans don't even know they have. Click the link to see the full debate.

Las Vegas Casino Caucus Showcases Blue-Collar Vote

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 19, 2008.

Barack Obama wins at casino as Hillary Clinton is statewide victor.

Clinton, Romney Win Nevada Caucuses, McCain Wins South Carolina

Chris Bowers, Open Left. January 19, 2008.

On to South Carolina next Saturday. Clinton is now the clear frontunner, Obama needs a big win to stay in it, and Edwards appears to be done.

Nevada Results: Was Obama the Real Winner?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. January 19, 2008.

Obama may have won the most delegates in Saturday's Nevada Caucus, even though Clinton bested his statewide turnout by about six points.

Who Will Win Nevada's Democratic Caucuses? There's No Sure Bet

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 19, 2008.

Forget the polls. Whoever has the best organization will likely win.

By Staying in the Campaign, Edwards Helps Obama

Chris Bowers, Open Left. January 18, 2008.

With Hillary Clinton nudging ahead in Nevada, right now Edwards dropping out would be absolutely devastating to the Obama campaign

AP Suggests Ron Paul Could Win Nevada

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake. January 17, 2008.

It's hard to imagine anything making the GOP presidential race any more chaotic, disorganized and comical than a Paul victory in Nevada.

Is There an Edwards Surprise Looming In Nevada?

Blue Texan, Firedoglake. January 15, 2008.

If Edwards wins Nevada, all bets are off. Stranger things have happened -- let's not anoint anyone just yet.

Hillary Clinton's Dirty Campaign Tactics

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 15, 2008.

In Iowa, New Hampshire and now Nevada, the Clinton campaign has sought to suppress the vote of her rivals' supporters.

Kucinich Wins Lawsuit Against NBC to Be Included in Debate

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog. January 14, 2008.

Now if the judge could rule that the cable shows had to talk about issues, not high school catfighting, we might have a real election here.

A Dubious Lawsuit Favorable to Clinton May Undermine Nevada Caucuses

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. January 14, 2008.

The Nevada State Education Association, which is backing Hillary in the state’s caucuses, filed an interesting lawsuit that deserves a closer look.

Nevada's Clout in the Primaries Puts the Spotlight on Nuclear Politics

John Gorenfeld, AlterNet. November 13, 2007.

Nevada is a battle zone for nuclear waste issues, and its early primary status means that the candidates can't escape from laying out their views on nuclear energy.

New Poll: Independents in Swing States Want Obama to Hold Wall Street Accountable for Economic Collapse

Staff, December 31, 1969.