The featured speakers at Monday s Democratic luncheon will be Sondra Cosgrove, PhD, professor of history at the College of Southern Nevada, former president of the League of Women Voters of Nevada, and founder and executive director of both Fair Maps Nevada and Vote Nevada.
On the heels of Donald Trump s felony convictions Thursday, a civic-engagement organizer in Wisconsin says the court process that unfolded provides relief to those who worry about institutional norms holding strong during turbulent political times. The former president was found guilty on 34 felony counts related to his hush-money trial in New York. The case drew new attention to concerns that Trump and his supporters would try to undermine the legal process as he seeks to reclaim the White House this year. .
Nevada s early voting started this past weekend and will run through June seventh - with the June Primary Election taking place on Tuesday, June 11. Melody Judilla, deputy director of Silver State Voices, said she considers Nevada to be what she calls a "voter friendly state" - as it grants voters the option to either vote by mail or vote in-person at a physical polling location, something that isn t the case in every state. She contended that that Nevada s policymakers and election workers understand that voting is an effective way for Nevadans to make their voices heard. .
Ahead of the 2024 election, an undercurrent of Christian nationalism is lurking, GOP voters in North Dakota were recently polled about the dynamic between government policy and Christianity. The new poll from North Dakota News Cooperative found 71% of Republican voters in the state feel U.S. laws should be based on Christian values. .