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Las Vegas locals are told to stay home and let tourists face coronavirus

Posted on November 16, 2020 by William P. BarrettNovember 16, 2020
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To Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, jobs are the thing

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‘None of These Candidates’ line on Las Vegas ballot could affect national outcome

Posted on October 4, 2020 by William P. BarrettOctober 4, 2020
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Pox-on-all-parties line plus write-in vote ban could tip Nevada to Biden

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In Las Vegas, Trump tries to rig Nevada election outcome–like Abe Lincoln did

Posted on August 10, 2020 by William P. BarrettApril 17, 2021
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Nevada gained statehood in 1864 just in time to vote for the Republican incumbent

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Only in Nevada (even if not in Las Vegas)

Posted on March 22, 2020 by William P. BarrettMarch 22, 2020
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State order formally declares prostitution a “nonessential business”

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Far from Las Vegas: U.S. once had a gay president, and vice president, too

Posted on June 18, 2019 by William P. BarrettJune 18, 2019
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The relationship of James Buchanan and William R. King prompted rumors back in the day

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Green Book–the real thing, not the movie–shows racist history of Las Vegas

Posted on February 25, 2019 by William P. BarrettMarch 21, 2019
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Over three decades, just five places were deemed hospitable to black travelers

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