Opinion

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Scars of Jan. 6 can be healed through education, commitment to democracy
Monday, January 6, 2025
Editorial:
Today marks four years since an angry mob inspired by a lying president stormed the U.S. Capitol, seeking to overturn a free and fair election. On that dark day, ...
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Build a society where tragedies of New Year’s Day are unthinkable
Sunday, January 5, 2025
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The unbridled hope and excitement for a new year quickly faded this week as the nation must mourn once again.
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May America be inspired by origin stories of Christmas and Hanukkah
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
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For the first time since 2007, Hanukkah will begin on Christmas Day — today, Dec. 25. While these holidays are distinct in their origins and meanings, they share ...
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Not since Nixon has FBI faced such a threat to its independence
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Last week, FBI Director Christopher Wray announced that he would step down before the end of his statutory 10-year term. The shocking announcement from the head of ...
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With dictators hobbled, now not the time for US to retreat to its corner
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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The sudden and unexpected collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria marks a seismic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics, offering both stark warnings and strategic opportunities for ...
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A call to action for business leaders in health care: Prioritizing employees’ mental health is a necessity
Monday, December 9, 2024
GUEST COLUMN:
As mental health continues to be recognized as a vital component of overall well-being, businesses—especially those in health care—must stay vigilant and proactive in addressing mental health challenges within the workplace.
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Musk, Ramaswamy have reckless vision for US government
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Editorial:
With Republicans poised to control both houses of Congress and the White House come January, on Thursday Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy sought to gain ...
Consensus on post-election commercial business implications
Monday, December 2, 2024
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As a commercial banker of many years, with a history of serving the Nevada market, I notice how often the commercial business perspective is left out of conversations on the economy, especially when it comes to business sentiments and opinion surveys.
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Small Business Saturday encourages us to invest in our own community
Friday, November 29, 2024
Editorial:
With “Black Friday” upon us, stores are packed across the country as shoppers look for the best deals on gifts for their loved ones. The post-Thanksgiving weekend of retail exploration and ...
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Be thankful for blessings bestowed upon us this holiday season
Thursday, November 28, 2024
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The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of community. Since then, we have used the holiday as an opportunity to reflect and offer gratitude for the people and circumstances ...
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The first step toward victory in a functioning democracy is showing up
Friday, November 8, 2024
Editorial:
Advocates for a fair and just society should take some comfort in the knowledge that the choice to return Trump to the White House didn’t come from a significant surge in support for ...
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Protecting election systems must be a top priority in American gov't
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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This moment calls for both patience and vigilance. As votes are counted, it’s crucial for Nevadans — and all Americans — to recognize the diligence of election officials working to ensure accuracy and fairness. The process may take longer than expected, but it is a process worth waiting for. We must resist the urge to succumb to speculation and misinformation, for it is in this very environment of distrust that those who seek to destabilize us thrive.
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Harris offers Americans superior prospects for health care
Friday, November 1, 2024
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In the 14 years since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Americans have started to forget about the times where health care was hard to obtain ...
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Harris’ mature leadership can help bind a fractured nation
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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In her campaign speech Tuesday night, Kamala Harris sounded more like a president delivering a unifying inauguration address than a candidate in a heated campaign for the White House. We believe it is one of those rare speeches that is remembered for years and whose impact will be wide. “America, for too long ...
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Donald Trump’s cognitive decline becoming a troubling concern
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Americans from both sides of the political spectrum should be alarmed by Trump’s words and behavior. The nation must confront the fact that beyond his hateful character, he is crippled cognitively ...