A long time rumor that City Councilman Bob Beers is running for Senator Harry Reid’s seat in the U.S. Senate race was confirmed by the councilman himself during an appearance on Assemblywoman Victoria Seaman’s radio show “Nevada Speaks” on Radio Tribune.com that airs every Saturday at 1:00 in the afternoon and is rebroadcast several times[…]
By Parker Philpot The Las Vegas Tribune features this Black History Month series to share information and honor the experiences of notable history-makers in Nevada. But more work is needed to help Black history move forward. It must be gathered, preserved and presented so that it can continue to do what it does[…]
It may not be illegal to occupy a sidewalk with the intention of assembling in a public place for the purpose of advertising or publicizing a cause, a product or a business, but it is illegal to occupy a public sidewalk for the purpose of loitering. Many states, cities and towns have statutes[…]
Nubia is derived from Noba nomads who settled the area in the 4th century. Nubia was known as Kush, or, in Classical Greek usage, included under the name Ethiopia (Aithiopia). The 1871 Verdi opera and 2000 Tim Rice/Elton John musical “Aida” are not factual but do give flavor of a time and a[…]
I can remember back in the days when people arrived to Las Vegas airport wearing a mob uniform — black suit, black shirt, white tie, a hat and sun glasses — because everyone wanted to look like the mob stereotype in the movies. The newscasts outside Las Vegas would not give out the temperature[…]
From The Desk Of Gordon Martines
I suppose it would be safe to say that most, but not all, politicians are for sale, especially in this state. When a candidate for an elected position campaigns for office, he or she makes a pledge, or a promise, to act on behalf of his or her constituents. If that person, after being[…]
I’m just one little person with no “people” or power behind me. I stand on my own and ponder life from a different perspective than most. Rather than going along with what everyone else believes (within their own circle of other official believers), I tend to question my own beliefs and search for higher[…]
Editorials · Our Point of View
The daily newspaper seems very upset about the fact that Henderson City Officials created rules to separate its employees from the only beat reporter they have in that city. We don’t know what the beef is, since every government entity has a Public Information Office to deal with reporters so they can repeat whatever[…]
The Nevada Supreme Court has dealt another blow to the Las Vegas attempt to snatch groundwater from Lincoln and White Pine counties. In December 2013, state court Senior Judge Robert Estes ruled that State Engineer Jason King had failed to establish adequate criteria for protecting the residents of eastern Nevada and western Utah[…]
A University of Rhode Island graduate student filed suit against a fabric company, alleging that it discriminated against her because of her status as a medical marijuana user when she was turned down for a job. This was posted on the National Trial Lawyers website by Starkeisha Tucker. Darlington Fabrics Corporation offered Christie Callaghan[…]
By Doug Dickerson and Elizabeth Stincelli “The problem that we have with a victim mentality is that we forget to see the blessings of the day. Because of this, our spirit is poisoned instead of nourished.” — Steve Maraboli As a leader there are few things more important than creating a strong and[…]
When conservative Assemblywoman Michele Fiore was quoted in the New York Times saying the best way to protect young women on campus was allowing the possibility of putting a bullet in the head of a would-be rapist, the Left had a collective hissy fit of apoplexy. Indeed, someone over at the Progressive Liberal[…]
By David Sayen Most people I know are looking forward to signing up for Medicare just as soon as they can. When you’re first eligible for Medicare, you have a seven-month Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for Medicare’s Part A and/or Part B benefits and services. Part A covers hospitalization and Part[…]
By Jim Blankenship Social Security has a way of making your life decisions difficult. When divorce and remarriage enter the picture, things get very complicated. The earliest age you can start claiming Social Security benefits is 62. You can also delay taking benefits to any age. If you wait until your full retirement age,[…]
Councilman Beers confirms he is running for Harry Reid’s U.S. Senate seat in 2016 ElectionFebruary 25, 2015
People come here on vacation and leave (if they are allowed to leave) on probation.February 25, 2015
BLACK HISTORY: Keeping it together for the futureFebruary 25, 2015
The Law of the Land should not be for saleFebruary 25, 2015
