NEVADA FOCUS: Blogs, Obama, Progressive Candidates, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events

Nevada was a focus of mine in 2004 and 2006. I want to get back to giving Nevada some attention.

Blogging Nevada: My Silver State: Where Progressive Nevadans Unite


Here are some Barack Obama groups in Nevada:

Reno Barack Obama Meetup Group Meets weekly. Sign up for more info.

Henderson Barack Obama Meetup Group. Sign up for more info.

Reno Barack Obama Meetup Group. Working for real change in Reno. Sign up for more info.


Here are two candidates endorsed by the Indigenous Democratic Network in Nevada:

Assemblyman John Oceguera
Candidate for Nevada State Assembly, Assembly District 16
Enrolled Member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe

Assemblyman John Oceguera is seeking re-election to the Nevada State Legislature for District 16 in Southeast Las Vegas. He currently serves as the Assembly Majority Leader, and while not in session, is the Assistant Fire Chief in the North Las Vegas Fire Department. He is a member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe...

Assemblyman Oceguera began college at UNLV, but relocated to San Antonio to open a new airline branch for America West. He continued his education at Cogswell College, receiving his Bachelors in Fire Administration in 1995, and his Masters in Public Administration in 1998 from UNLV. He received his Juris Doctorate in Law from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV in 2003.

Oceguera wanted to be a firefighter his entire life. He has worked for the NAS Fallon Fire Department, and as a firefighter, paramedic, engineer, Captain and Assistant Fire Chief at the North Las Vegas Fire Department. He holds an impressive amount of fire, safety, medical and rescue certifications from the State of Nevada, American Red Cross, Department of the Navy, and the National Fire Academy.

In 2000, he was elected to the state legislature. During his time in the assembly, he has chaired both the Transportation Committee and the Committee on Commerce and Labor. He has also served as the Assistant Majority Leader, and in 2003 he was appointed to a Toll Fellowship, a bipartisan organization which trains new legislators nationwide.

During the last session, Assemblyman Oceguera sponsored new laws to strengthen consumer protection, to prevent violence against children and the elderly, and laws against graffiti and terrorism. He is a strong advocate for working families and labor, and he has been endorsed by the Nevada State AFL-CIO, SEIU, Southern Nevada Central Labor Council and AFSCME Local 4041.

Celana Wasson
Candidate for Washoe County School Board A, Washoe County, Nevada
Enrolled Member of Walker River Paiute Tribe

Celana Wasson is an enrolled member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe and taught school in the Washoe County School District for 30 years. She is running for Washoe County School Board, and she has the experience and knowledge necessary to truly make a difference for the students there.

Wasson was born in Schurz, Nevada, on the Walker River Paiute Indian Reservation. She received her B.S. in Elementary Education, her Masters in Education (Curriculum and Instruction), and her Professional Special License in K-12 Administration all from the University of Nevada in Reno. She and her husband, James, have two children, Callie and Jim. Both of her children attended and graduated from Washoe County Schools.

She has a lifetime commitment to education – when she stated teaching 8th grade in the Washoe County School District, she was 23. Her first students are now 44 years old.


Democratic Meetups in Nevada:

Las Vegas Democratic Party Meetup Group A large and active group organizing Las vegas.


Here are some Democracy for America groups in Nevada for those who want People Powered Politics:

Las Vegas Democracy For America: Las Vegas Democracy For America is working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level.

Our goal is to create a vibrant, unified Democratic Party in our counties and state. In addition work with other states to promote unity and take back our country in 2008. Sign up here to help.

DFA Reno/Democracy for Nevada: We are the Northern Nevada non-campus DFA affiliate Sign up here for more info.

Henderson NV Democracy For America: Henderson NV & Las Vegas Democracy For America are working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level. Sign up here for more info.


Alternative Energy in Nevada:

Las Vegas Alternative Energy Group: Whether you want to inform yourself or are a Pro, Discuss various forms of energy procuration, why it makes sense for the community, the world and, of course, your pocket book!

A Greener Las Vegas: Green Home, Housing, Home Remodeling, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development

Las Vegas Permaculture:


And for those who like to combine social events with politics, here are the Drinking Liberally groups in Nevada:

Boulder City, Nevada
* Last Friday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Boulder Dam Brewing, 453 Nevada Hwy
* Hosted by Valerie McNay, Lynn Goya, Dave Kreamer and Matt Di Teresa, bouldercity (at) drinkingliberally.org

Fernley, Nevada
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Truck Inn, (upper level of restaurant)
* Hosted by Joe Slabbinck and Robert Gleason, fernley (at) drinkingliberally.org

Northwest Las Vegas
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm onward
* Tenaya Creek Restaurant & Brewery, 3101 N. Tenaya Way
* Hosted by Betsy Meinhold, lasvegas (at) drinkingliberally.org

Southeast/Henderson
* Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm onward
* The Gin Mill, 2561 Windmill Parkway (SE corner Windmill Parkway & Pecos)
* Hosted by David Black-Downes and Karen Kostoff, henderson (at) drinkingliberally.org

Reno
* Second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm
* Sage Creek Grill, 5851 S Virginia St (next to Wild Oats)
* Hosted by Kevin and Allison Edwards