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Dina Titus is running for the NV-3 Congressional district against a typical right wing Bush supporter. Dina has represented the people of Senate District 7 in the Nevada Legislature since 1988, serving as the Democratic Minority Leader from 1993 – May 2008.
Dina Titus has been endorsed by the Las Vegas Sun, Sheet Metal Workers Union, United Steelworkers Union Locals 4856,5282,675 and 711A, Fraternal Order of Police, Nevada State Law Enforcement Officers'Association, Democracy for America, The League of Conservation Voters, Ironworkers Union Local 433, Seniors United, and many others.
You can read her job creation plan here.
En Espanol: El Mundo: "Amigos con Dina" - Dan su apoyo político a Dina Titus principales líderes hispanos
You can help Dina Titus here.
Jill Derby is running for the NV-2 Congressional District.
Jill served 18 years on the Nevada Board of Regents, a non-partisan, elected governing board for the Nevada System of Higher Education. As a Regent, Jill served as chairman and vice chairman. Most recently, Jill has served as Chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party where she was a key player in planning and executing the successful January Caucuses. Jill tirelessly traveled the state working with local party activists to train caucus volunteers and encourage all Nevadans - Democrats, Republicans and Independents - to participate in Nevada's Caucus. The Derby Energy Plan calls for an Apollo-project style investment in 21st century renewable energy to end our dependence on foreign oil.
Jill Derby's opponent is a typical Bush Republican:
Here's a recent ad from Jill's campaign:
You can help out Jill Derby's campaign by clicking here.
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.
Blogging Nevada:
My Silver State: Where Progressive Nevadans Unite
Blue Sage Views
Turn Tahoe Blue: A BLOG ON PROGRESSIVE NEWS AND POLITICS ON BOTH THE CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA SIDES OF LAKE TAHOE WHICH AIMS AT HELPING TO ELECT DEMOCRATS AND TURN TAHOE BLUE
Some Stories of interest:
Las Vegas Sun Endorses Obama, Titus, Derby
Obama's Economic Recovery Plan for the Middle Class
Nevada GOP Opperative: McCain's Campaign is "a Joke"
Racists for McCain/Palin
Maher applies the shoe leather to the sidewalk in 6th Judicial Court race. I should note a friend of mine took the same approach to running for judge...and WON even though he was outspent 2:1.
NV-02: Nevada Ready to Rumble
Does Dean Heller Hate Reno?
Sarah Palin on Thin Ice: a round up of Sarah Palin stories from Georgia Women Vote.
John McCain Asked if Bin Laden is "really the bad guy that's depicted?"
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.
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
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
Dina Titus has been endorsed by the Las Vegas Sun, Sheet Metal Workers Union, United Steelworkers Union Locals 4856,5282,675 and 711A, Fraternal Order of Police, Nevada State Law Enforcement Officers'Association, Democracy for America, The League of Conservation Voters, Ironworkers Union Local 433, Seniors United, and many others.
You can read her job creation plan here.
En Espanol: El Mundo: "Amigos con Dina" - Dan su apoyo político a Dina Titus principales líderes hispanos
You can help Dina Titus here.
Jill Derby is running for the NV-2 Congressional District.
Jill served 18 years on the Nevada Board of Regents, a non-partisan, elected governing board for the Nevada System of Higher Education. As a Regent, Jill served as chairman and vice chairman. Most recently, Jill has served as Chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party where she was a key player in planning and executing the successful January Caucuses. Jill tirelessly traveled the state working with local party activists to train caucus volunteers and encourage all Nevadans - Democrats, Republicans and Independents - to participate in Nevada's Caucus. The Derby Energy Plan calls for an Apollo-project style investment in 21st century renewable energy to end our dependence on foreign oil.
Jill Derby's opponent is a typical Bush Republican:
Here's a recent ad from Jill's campaign:
You can help out Jill Derby's campaign by clicking here.
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.
Blogging Nevada:
My Silver State: Where Progressive Nevadans Unite
Blue Sage Views
Turn Tahoe Blue: A BLOG ON PROGRESSIVE NEWS AND POLITICS ON BOTH THE CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA SIDES OF LAKE TAHOE WHICH AIMS AT HELPING TO ELECT DEMOCRATS AND TURN TAHOE BLUE
Some Stories of interest:
Las Vegas Sun Endorses Obama, Titus, Derby
Obama's Economic Recovery Plan for the Middle Class
Nevada GOP Opperative: McCain's Campaign is "a Joke"
Racists for McCain/Palin
Maher applies the shoe leather to the sidewalk in 6th Judicial Court race. I should note a friend of mine took the same approach to running for judge...and WON even though he was outspent 2:1.
NV-02: Nevada Ready to Rumble
Does Dean Heller Hate Reno?
Sarah Palin on Thin Ice: a round up of Sarah Palin stories from Georgia Women Vote.
John McCain Asked if Bin Laden is "really the bad guy that's depicted?"
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.
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
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
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