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Blogging Nevada:

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Some Stories of interest:

Biodiesel from Coffee Grounds!

Governor Desecrates Nevada Flag

Bills to watch: 2009 Nevada Legislative Session

Republican intolerance and hate speech, fed by Fox News, has led to a rise in hate crimes against Hispanics.

From Daily Kos comes this rundown of the 2010 elections in Nevada:

Endangered Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dodged two major bullets this past year (well, he helped stop one of them) and looks quite a bit better for reelection than he did a year ago. From a purely electoral standpoint, he's seen several strokes of good luck of late; since November 4, pretty much everything has come up Reid in Nevada.

It was widely rumored in 2007 that Reid's polling numbers against Republican Rep. Jon Porter were looking very bad - indeed, Research 2000 polled Porter against Reid after the election and found Reid ahead 46-40.

This being the case, Reid recruited Democrat Dina Titus into the NV-03 congressional race (after candidate Robert Daskas dropped out) specifically to get rid of Porter. It worked, as Titus took out the incumbent in November, defeating him 48-42.

On the same day, two other possible Reid opponents - State Senators Bob Beers and Joe Heck - both lost their own bids for reelection.

This left Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki as the likeliest challenger - until Krolicki was indicted on four felony counts of misappropriating state funds.

So we're now back to a weakened Porter as the leading Republican candidate. Reid is hardly super popular in Nevada - or among the netroots - but he's now favored to win reelection.

Democrats, meanwhile, will have their eyes on taking out woefully unpopular Governor Jim Gibbons (having taken the Nevada Senate in fine style in November). Gibbons may in fact receive a GOP primary challenge from Second District Rep. Dean Heller, who would be twice the candidate Gibbons would in 2010. For the Democrats, there's no presumptive nominee since Titus - the 2006 nominee - was elected to Congress. Several politicians will no doubt consider the race, probably including State Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley.

Foreclosure moratorium

Ensign and the Neo-Hooverites: Marching Boldly Into the Past...Herbert Hoover was NOT a good man, as I recently learned regarding his support for Hitler before WW II and cover up for Japanese War Criminals after WW II.

Nevada Lt. Governor Indicted on Four Felony Counts! Another corrupt Republican destined for conviction? And this is the guy who wanted to run for Senate against Reid!

Snake Valley Water Hearings Dates Set

Nevada officials stunned at gloomy economic outlook. I want to say that my Assemblywoman here in NY State has been warning me about this kind of gloomy economic outlook for some 5 months or so. This is not new and was predictable. If my Assemblywoman (who is excellent, but NOT an economist) could predict it so many months ago, anyone should have.

Hearings Demanded on Yucca Waste Transport

NEVADA’S BUDGET: Facing shortfall, a split personality


Groups and Events in Nevada:

The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) is a non-profit organization formed in 1994 to bring people and organizations together to build a better Nevada. We are more than two-dozen groups dedicated to working for social, economic, and environmental justice. Our member groups include anti-poverty activists, people of color, children’s advocates, disabled persons, environmentalists, lesbians and gay men, and labor unions.

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

Southern Nevada Stonewall Democratic Club
P O Box 72858
Las Vegas, Nevada 89170-2858
702 250-2070
www.stonewalllv.org

Stonewall Democrats of Northern Nevada serves the greater Reno/Sparks/Carson City area of Northern Nevada, meetings seem to be first Monday of each month. For more info: 775-787-0890, StonewallDemNN_at_yahoo.com


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