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K.N.P.R. News

Whether they’re toiling on the front lines or helping from the sidelines, healthcare workers are navigating a strange new world in the pandemic age. We’ve all read stories about doctors and nurses working to exhaustion as COVID-19 strains our healthcare system. But there are other stories that, while less daunting and dramatic, tease out some nuanced lessons about public health and community welfare. We asked five people, from doctors to technical specialists to medical students, to express in their own words what they’ve learned during their work amid the pandemic.

Las Vegas Sun

At a time of crushing financial strain on schools, businesses, families and individuals, the need for a well-functioning government could not be greater. Nor could the need for citizens to understand how the government should function.

The Nevada Independent

The months-long, multiracial protests against police violence and for racial equality are a demand for change, and states such as Colorado are listening. The Legislature is at risk of not heeding the call. The proposed police reform bill for the current special session does not do half of what Colorado did. If Nevada is serious about meaningful change, our Legislature must deliver police reform at least as strong as Colorado’s.

The Nevada Independent

The months-long, multiracial protests against police violence and for racial equality are a demand for change, and states such as Colorado are listening. The Legislature is at risk of not heeding the call. The proposed police reform bill for the current special session does not do half of what Colorado did. If Nevada is serious about meaningful change, our Legislature must deliver police reform at least as strong as Colorado’s.

The Nevada Independent

The months-long, multiracial protests against police violence and for racial equality are a demand for change, and states such as Colorado are listening. The Legislature is at risk of not heeding the call. The proposed police reform bill for the current special session does not do half of what Colorado did. If Nevada is serious about meaningful change, our Legislature must deliver police reform at least as strong as Colorado’s.

Desert Companion

A roundtable on racial justice in Las Vegas

Reuters

U.S. women’s soccer and basketball earned strong television ratings as they returned after being put on hold due to COVID-19, helping to quell concern that the pandemic would undo progress made in women’s sports over the last year.

Yahoo!

Presidential candidate Joe Biden wants to eliminate the 1031 exchange, a tax provision popular with hotel owners looking to trade up properties and defer or avoid capital gains taxes incurred along the way.

Skift

Presidential candidate Joe Biden wants to eliminate the 1031 exchange, a tax provision popular with hotel owners looking to trade up properties and defer or avoid capital gains taxes incurred along the way.

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