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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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Unique execution of Las Vegas killer would not be Nevada’s first

Posted on May 31, 2018 by William P. BarrettApril 19, 2021
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In 1924 the state built world’s first gas chamber to kill Chinese gang member Gee Jon

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