Tag: Nevada

Get Ready for the ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse This Saturday

Millions of people across the Americas are preparing for an experience like no other on Saturday. The moon will interrupt the sun, casting a shadowy veil from Oregon to Brazil during an annular solar eclipse. This weekend’s astronomical marvel is set to swoop over the Western United States, through the Yucatán Peninsula and across many […]

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The Trumpy Lawyer Who’s Helping Turn Douglas County, Nevada, Into MAGAville

Lewis, the superintendent, had urged the board to not drop the then-current firm in July, citing Gilbert’s lack of experience. “While I understand my opinion probably means nothing, I believe strongly that DCSD has been well served by Maupin, Cox and Legoy,” he told board members in an email obtained by the Independent. “Education law […]

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The MAGA Lawyer Who’s Draining a Nevada School District’s Coffers

Lewis, the superintendent, had urged the board to not drop the then-current firm in July, citing Gilbert’s lack of experience. “While I understand my opinion probably means nothing, I believe strongly that DCSD has been well served by Maupin, Cox and Legoy,” he told board members in an email obtained by the Independent. “Education law […]

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Doug Burgum and Asa Hutchinson May Not Make the Next GOP Debate

After eking their way into the first Republican presidential debate last month, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, long-shot candidates, appear to be in jeopardy of failing to qualify for the party’s second debate next week. Both have been registering support in the low single digits in national polls […]

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