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May 25, 2021

Honor the Memory of George Floyd by Being Serious About Racial Justice

Economic Justice

George Floyd was a father, a brother, and a son. He loved spending time with his family and friends, who have said his smile would light up a room. He should still be alive today. To truly honor his memory...

By West Juhl

George Floyd was a father, a brother, and a son. He loved spending time with his family and friends, who have said his smile would light up a room. He should still be alive today. To truly honor his memory...

By West Juhl
An image of George Floyd with the words "George Floyd should still be alive"
An image of George Floyd with the words "George Floyd should still be alive"
May 19, 2021

Nevada needs prison reform. The Legislature needs to act.

As the 2021 Nevada legislative session nears its end, many crucial prison reforms have been halted in their tracks.

As the 2021 Nevada legislative session nears its end, many crucial prison reforms have been halted in their tracks.

prisoner hanging arms through the bars of their cell
prisoner hanging arms through the bars of their cell
May 14, 2021

Housing is a human right. The Assembly needs to know.

As the Nevada Legislature approaches the final days of the 2021 session, housing justice advocates are disappointed by all the opportunities that legislators have left in the dust.

As the Nevada Legislature approaches the final days of the 2021 session, housing justice advocates are disappointed by all the opportunities that legislators have left in the dust.

left to right: a small toy house, a deed, two keys, and a gavel sitting on a wooden surface
left to right: a small toy house, a deed, two keys, and a gavel sitting on a wooden surface
Apr 28, 2021

Watch: Nevada Senate police reform bill hearing

Nevada needs police reform. In the wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, it is clear that police officers across the nation must be held accountable for their actions. In this year’s session, the Nevada...

Nevada needs police reform. In the wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, it is clear that police officers across the nation must be held accountable for their actions. In this year’s session, the Nevada...

lights on top of a police car
lights on top of a police car
Apr 23, 2021

WATCH: Nevada Assembly death penalty hearing

After a hearing on March 31, the Nevada Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 395 to the Senate. This historic piece of legislation seeks to eliminate the death penalty in Nevada and convert all existing...

After a hearing on March 31, the Nevada Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 395 to the Senate. This historic piece of legislation seeks to eliminate the death penalty in Nevada and convert all existing...

A gavel, a pair of handcuffs, and a syringe sitting on a desk.
A gavel, a pair of handcuffs, and a syringe sitting on a desk.
Apr 20, 2021

Stop AAPI Hate and Racism

Economic Justice

The ACLU of Nevada held virtual community conversations to discuss anti-AAPI hate and what we can do about it. 

The ACLU of Nevada held virtual community conversations to discuss anti-AAPI hate and what we can do about it.