Opinion

What your banker wishes you knew heading into 2024
Monday, December 11, 2023
GUEST COLUMN: Three steps to avoid pitfalls and uncover business opportunities
In my many years as a commercial banker in Las Vegas, there is an evergreen business opportunity that quickens my pulse and unleashes my inner optimist: the outlook for the new year. And 2024 is no different.
Photo: Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce urg
Bad decisions in Miami shouldn’t ax Pierce from Raiders’ consideration
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Sports commentary:
It’s been more than 20 years since the Raiders fielded a team that has won consistently. In three games, despite Sunday's loss, interim coach Antonio Pierce has demonstrated that he is a leader of men, that he can ...
Column: Financial literacy has role in support of affordable housing in Vegas
Monday, November 6, 2023
GUEST COLUMN:
For many households in Southern Nevada, the COVID-19 pandemic was not an event they financially planned for. It crippled our primary industries and resulted in job loss for the masses.
Reckless gamesmanship of teachers union not endearing to community
Reckless gamesmanship of teachers union not endearing to community
Thursday, September 7, 2023
EDITORIAL:
We are at a time when record gains can be achieved for public school teachers as both political and public determination to improve education and teacher pay are sky high. All of that appears at risk because of reckless behavior by ...
North Las Vegas leads the way in growth, equity and opportunity
North Las Vegas leads the way in growth, equity and opportunity
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Where I Stand:
The spirit of the North Las Vegas community is strong, and we as city leaders are working collaboratively with residents to shape and build a bright future here ...
Biden proves to be an able guardian of nation’s land as well as economy
Biden proves to be an able guardian of nation’s land as well as economy
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
EDITORIAL:
President Joe Biden delivered big this week, not just for Americans, but for America — the people, the places, the resources and the environment. In just one day, Biden took meaningful action to protect access to clean drinking water, promote a more sustainable environment, preserve cultural history, recognize ...
Photo: Music director Alexandra Arrieche with the Henders
Music builds bridges and creates good communities, so it’s important for neighbors to embrace the arts
Monday, July 10, 2023
GUEST COLUMN:
There are enough issues in the world that divide us; music has the power to overcome.
George Washington would not be happy today
George Washington would not be happy today
Sunday, June 18, 2023
WHERE I STAND:
The father of our country would be greatly disappointed in some of his children. He’d also be appalled at the behavior of one of his successors, a man who always puts himself before his country ...
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Golden Knights were what Las Vegas needed to heal from an unspeakable tragedy
Saturday, June 17, 2023
SUN EDITORIAL:
Vegas born. For locals and fans of the Vegas Golden Knights, those two words say it all.
Social Security is fine if repaid
Friday, June 16, 2023
Social Security is in the news again, as both parties claim different ways to either fix it or abolish.
Golf sold out its players and fans
Friday, June 16, 2023
In all the excitement and hyperbole over the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence, professional golf has proved that it’s human money-grubbers we really need to fear.
Take gender out of sports entirely
Friday, June 16, 2023
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Transgender athletes are being subjected to severe anger but a simple way to address the development of “genderless” sports could be a handicap System, similar to golf.
Economy, infrastructure thrive when Dems have the reins
Economy, infrastructure thrive when Dems have the reins
Friday, June 16, 2023
SUN EDITORIAL:
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, the economy always performs better when Democrats are in power. Unlike their Republican counterparts whose ...
Arraignment of Trump will be stress test for justice system
Arraignment of Trump will be stress test for justice system
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
SUN EDITORIAL:
Disgraced former President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear before a federal judge today in Miami to face 37 criminal counts. That’s in addition to ...
DeSantis’ campaign launch was a joke but his presidency would be terrifying
DeSantis’ campaign launch was a joke but his presidency would be terrifying
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Editorial:
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finally launched his long-anticipated campaign for the White House this week, teaming up with Elon Musk for an official announcement ...