Strong convictions precede great actions. — James Freeman Clarke The legendary bare-knuckles boxing champion John L. Sullivan was confronted by a runt of a man who, suffering from the effects of too much drink, challenged the burly champion to a fight. Sullivan, who once battled toe-to-toe with an opponent for 75 rounds, growled, “Listen,[…]
Sandoval lied, taxpayers fried, GOP “leaders” hide I felt queasy in my stomach. Fever. Chills. Nausea. Light-headedness. Shortness of breath. Aches. Pains. No, not from the flu. From watching Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s (R&R-Advertising) State of the State Address Thursday night. 1929. That’s the last time Republicans in Nevada had control of the governor’s[…]
By Tom Isler Two new lawsuits are challenging the continued secrecy of the grand jury investigations related to the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., and Eric Garner in Staten Island, N.Y. The suits demonstrate just how secret the information gathered by a grand jury is, while also making a compelling case for[…]
Photos courtesy of Nicole Torres From court employees, court staff, and even a few former defendants, to several attorneys and judges and, topping the list, former mayor Oscar Goodman and his wife, current Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, they were all present at the elegant Piero’s Restaurant to celebrate Chief Judge Bert Brown’s decision[…]
Mayor Pro-Tem, Stavros Anthony formally announced his candidacy for Mayor in the City of Las Vegas. Anthony was first elected to the City Council, representing Ward 4 June 2, 2009, and won his 2013 re-election campaign with a resounding 76% of the vote. He is betting his solid record of[…]
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s (LVCVA) Board of Directors unanimously elected Board officers during the January meeting. The officers will serve a two-year term. Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly was named Chairman of the Board, making him the LVCVA Board’s 20th chair to serve since 1955. Commissioner Weekly is the first African-American[…]
Sometimes I like to meditate; I like to look back at what my actions have been and what I can do to make me a better person. People that have seen me upset and agitated have told me that if I don’t control myself I am going to have a heart attack[…]
Editorials · On a Personal Note
When I write this column, I really prefer to get it straight out of my head, as opposed to doing research or rehashing one news story after another, although I do that too. Today I am musing over all the news and talk centering on ISIS and how terrorists are “taking over” or[…]
From The Desk Of Gordon Martines
The “law of honor” is the basis and foundation of the Law Enforcement service. It is incumbent upon any individual that contemplates entering into the Law Enforcement service to seriously look inwards to one’s self-worth, to take an Oath, and to make a commitment to God, the Creator, and the Constitution of the United[…]
Editorials · Our Point of View
Last Friday hundreds of people gathered at Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way, in solidarity with law enforcement around the nation in response to the recent attack on police officers by criminals that have declared war on police around the nation. We have stated many times that attacking police officers IS NOT[…]
