Tag: Democracy
The News Cycle’s Dirty Little Secret: I’ve Had It Up to Here
Look, I’m Gonna Say It I’ve been editing news for 22 years. That’s 22 years of deadlines, 22 years of chasing stories, 22 years of watching the news cycle turn into a freakshow. I started...
The News Cycle’s Dirty Little Secret: I’ve Had It Up to Here
Look, I'm Gonna Say It I've been editing news for 22 years. That's 22 years of deadlines, 22 years of chasing stories, 22 years of watching the news cycle turn into a freakshow. I started...
The Messy Truth About Local News: Why We’re All in Trouble
The Decline of Local News: It’s Worse Than You Think Look, I’ve been around the block. Started as a beat reporter in 1998, back when newspapers still smelled like newsrooms should. I’ve seen the industry...
The News is Broken, and We’re All to Blame
My First Red Flag It was 1998, and I was a wide-eyed intern at the Las Vegas Chronicle. My editor, a chain-smoking, coffee-chugging veteran named Marcus (not his real name, because honestly, he'd kill me),...
Navigating the Complexities of Modern Political Landscapes
The Evolving Political Climate The political landscape is undergoing significant transformations, with shifts in power dynamics, policy priorities, and public sentiment. Understanding these changes is crucial for informed citizenship and active participation in democracy. This...
Addressing Voting Issues Amidst Heated Campaigns: Solutions and Challenges
Despite the challenges faced during this campaign season, Nevada's top election officials have reported that the elections in the Silver State ran smoothly. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar stated that there were no major...