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Category: Local Issues
April 13, 2026 |
Call to Action, Local Issues
Get the Flock Off the Block: Flock Surveillance is Taking over Las Vegas
Smile, Las Vegas! You’re on Camera. Imagine you’re driving to work and stop at a red light. Without your knowledge, a camera on the street pole has taken a picture of your license plate, your car’s color and make, your tire brand, any dents, and even your bumper stickers. This data uploads immediately to a […]
March 23, 2026 |
Chapter News, Local Issues
Dozens of Disabled Residents Facing Eviction Amidst Las Vegas Housing Crisis
The Las Vegas Democratic Socialists of America (LVDSA) recently responded to a community crisis at Hebron apartments in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Local organizers were outraged to learn that Hebron’s vulnerable residents had been abruptly served eviction notices despite having made timely rent payments. Hebron, a once beautiful neighborhood dedicated to the mission of helping […]
July 18, 2025 |
Local Issues, Press Release
Mayor Berkley Must Pledge to Not Collaborate with ICE
On July 11th, LVDSA Co-Chair Shaun Navarro asked Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley a simple question: will you pledge not to collaborate with ICE? Her answer: “No.” This answer is unacceptable when our community is living in fear. We call on Mayor Berkley and the Las Vegas City Council to publicly commit that the city […]
May 2, 2025 |
Local Issues
Lobbyists Set the Agenda During Nevada’s 83rd Session
The Nevada landscape is not the same as the federal landscape. In Congress, we know that power players like Big Pharma and AIPAC run the show. Here in Nevada, it’s the Chambers of Commerce, the Nevada Realtors, the Retail Association of Nevada, mining companies, and big casinos.
April 19, 2025 |
Local Issues
Las Vegas DSA Bill Tracker for Nevada’s 83rd Legislative Session
Nevada’s 83rd legislative session started on February 3rd, 2025. Las Vegas DSA’s Electoral Working Group has been tracking bills on economic justice, worker power, immigrant justice, environmental justice, criminal justice reform and more. View Bill Tracker
September 6, 2023 |
Local Issues
Tenant Testimony: Cindy, 65 years old, Siegel Suites
Cindy is 65 years old, disabled, and lives on the third floor of a Siegel Suites apartment complex with a broken elevator. Due to her disability, the broken elevator makes it impossible for her to bring groceries up to her apartment or do laundry without help. Her rent of $1800+ per month makes it difficult for her to save up and find a new place to live. Siegel Suites preys on their tenants, trapping them with high rents while ignoring basic repairs and maintenance.
April 7, 2021 |
Local Issues
Yes, Tax the Mines: Nevadan Lives Depend on It
Since the founding of Nevada, the mines have capitalized, giving back little in reparations to the people of the state they exploit. They prey on the land with little regard to the impact on Indigenous communities and the environment, stuffing their pockets while public services go underfunded
February 19, 2021 |
Local Issues
Las Vegas DSA Endorses the Progressive Slate
Las Vegas DSA has voted unanimously to endorse the Progressive Slate for the upcoming NV Dems officer elections. Controlling the party leadership in Nevada is crucial to our ability to build power, win future elections, and achieve future policy goals.
January 31, 2021 |
Local Issues
Indigenous Futures Must Be Part of Our Movement
The Indigenous Futures Survey is an indispensable document for any movement dedicated to democratic socialism on occupied lands. DSA organizers in Nevada should heed its insights.
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.
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.
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.