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January 7, 2021 | Press Release

Las Vegas DSA strongly condemns the fascist action at the Capitol in Washington DC

As socialists, we will always defend democracy — in the workplace, in the streets, and at the ballot box — against the ruling class and the authoritarian Right.

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December 26, 2020 | In the News

In the News: A Democratic Socialist Will Soon Be Sworn in as Judge in Las Vegas

Public defender and racial justice organizer Erika Ballou won a Las Vegas judgeship with the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America. Next month, she’ll take the bench with the aim of upending the criminal justice status quo.

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December 9, 2020 | Local Issues

A Commitment to Extortion: With the Raiders, Clark County Prioritizes Football Above the Needs of its Community

Even before the pandemic, it was absurd to divert resources that could be allocated to help the community.

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December 8, 2020 | Local Issues, Press Release

Black public defenders elected to the bench in Clark County this year represent an important step toward improving our criminal legal system — we denounce Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson’s misguided criticism of the voters’ decision to elect them.

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December 4, 2020 | Local Issues

We celebrate the decisive victory of DSA member, public defender, and District Judge-Elect Erika Ballou, one of seven female public defenders elected as judges in Clark County

After a historic year for racial justice, electing Erika Ballou was an expression of our collective will for a fresh perspective on the bench.

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November 30, 2020 | Events

Socialist Night School: Socialists & the Fight for Sex Worker Rights

December 10th @ 7pm PT: LVDSA's Socialist Feminist committee is taking over this month's Socialist Night School with a look at sex worker's rights and a discussion of how socialists should get involved in the fight.

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