Security and Safety Failures
It's okay to do crime in Vegas- If you are Israeli
Las Vegas is in the habit of releasing people who endanger Las Vegans... And absolving them of any crimes if they come from Israel
Feb 7, 2026
Information & Research
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Self-Governance
What if we said NO to Politicians? (And ignored what they say)
Politicians are stuffy people in suits who claim the right to be able to tell you what to do. But where did they get that right, really?
Feb 6, 2026
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Refuses to Be Ruled by Evildoers
We are now getting a clear look into just how corrupt our government is. By their fruits you shall know them, and the fruits are pretty horrific.
Feb 4, 2026
Community
Elon Musk is Killing Vegas' Water (For No Good Reason)
Elon is killing Vegas. Poisonous and caustic chemicals are being released with no accountability, indeed with cover-up from the politicians. What are you going to do about it?
Jan 22, 2026
Government Corruption
The A's Stadium Political Machine: 11 Lobbyists, Dual-Role Consultants, and a 9-Day Special Session
When the A's stadium bill died in regular session, Governor Lombardo called two special sessions in two days. 11 lobbyists descended on Carson City. The $380 million deal passed in just 9 days. They pretend to have debate to steal from you better.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
Schools Over Stadiums: How Nevada Chose a Billionaire Over Its 48th-Ranked Education System
Nevada ranks 48th in per-pupil education funding. It has the largest class sizes and highest teacher vacancy rates in America. Lawmakers found $380 million for John Fisher's stadium in 9 days.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
The Hidden $500 Million: How the A's Stadium "No New Taxes" Claim Masks the Real Cost
The A's stadium is marketed as $380 million in public funding with "no new taxes." The real cost? $500-600 million diverted from schools, healthcare, and public services over 30 years—paid by Nevada residents, not tourists.
Dec 5, 2025
Government Corruption
The Culture Continues: Recent Ethics Violations in Clark County
From deleted texts to construction management scandals, Clark County's culture of ethical problems persists. The G-Sting convictions were supposed to change things. They didn't.
Dec 5, 2025
Government Corruption
4 of 7 Commissioners Convicted: The Operation G-Sting Legacy
In 2006, four of seven Clark County Commissioners were convicted of conspiracy, wire fraud, and extortion. It was the largest local government corruption case in Nevada history. Has anything changed?
Dec 5, 2025
Government Corruption
Deleted Texts and Cover-Ups: The Justin Jones Disbarment Case
Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones wiped his phone during a lawsuit investigation. A federal judge called it a cover-up of an apparent quid pro quo scheme. Now the state bar wants to disbar him.
Dec 5, 2025
Natural Resources for Life
F1 Economics: Who Really Benefits from the Grand Prix?
The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix generated $934 million in economic impact. But who actually got that money? Luxury hotels thrived while regular businesses drowned.
Dec 5, 2025
Natural Resources for Life
"It Ticks People Off": Why Visitors Are Staying Away
Pawn Stars boss Rick Harrison says Las Vegas pricing "ticks people off." He's right. Between resort fees, parking charges, and inflated prices, Vegas has become a city of surprise bills.
Dec 5, 2025
Natural Resources for Life
10 Months of Decline: The Death of Las Vegas Tourism
Las Vegas visitation has been down for 10 straight months. Room tax revenues are falling behind budget. The tourism model that built this city may be breaking.
Dec 5, 2025
Government Corruption
The Nevada Resort Association's Political Machine
In 2022, the casino industry launched a PAC to "recruit, assess, endorse, and elect" candidates. By 2024, they had poured $192,000 into legislative races. They're not just buying politicians—they're making them.
Dec 5, 2025
Government Corruption
Both Parties, Same Donors: The Casino Industry's Bipartisan Control
Democrats get more total dollars. Republicans are more dependent on gaming money. Either way, the casino industry wins every election.
Dec 5, 2025
Government Corruption
$2 Million Buys a Legislature: How Gaming Owns Nevada Politicians
The gaming industry donated more than $2 million to Nevada state legislators in the 2024 election cycle—the most since 2018. Both parties take the money. The industry always wins.
Dec 5, 2025
Government Corruption
Nevada's Legislature Polices Itself—And It's Not Working
Nevada's Legislature is exempt from open meeting and public records laws. It polices its own ethics. And when reform bills are introduced, they die without a hearing.
Dec 5, 2025
Government Corruption
Vote for Funding, Then Cash the Check: The Michelle Gorelow Scandal
Assemblywoman Michelle Gorelow voted for a last-minute amendment directing $250,000 to a small nonprofit. Shortly after, she became the nonprofit's executive director.
Dec 5, 2025
Government Corruption
The "Christmas Tree" Bills: $110 Million to Political Insiders
In the final hours of the 2023 legislative session, Nevada lawmakers passed bills directing $110 million to nonprofits and groups—some with direct connections to the legislators who voted for them.
Dec 5, 2025
Security and Safety Failures
Shoplifting Is Basically Legal Now: How Nevada Made Theft a Misdemeanor
Nevada raised the felony shoplifting threshold to $1,200. North Las Vegas saw a 172% spike in theft. Stores are closing. And organized crime is cashing in.
Dec 5, 2025
Security and Safety Failures
$10,000 and a Plane Ticket: How an Israeli Child Predator Escaped Justice
Tom Alexandrovich, a senior Israeli cyber official, was caught in a Las Vegas child sex sting. He posted $10,000 bail, wasn't required to surrender his passport, and flew home. He never came back for trial.
Dec 5, 2025
Security and Safety Failures
Filmed Killing a Cop, Still No Trial: The Andreas Probst Murder Case
Two teenagers filmed themselves intentionally running over a retired police chief on his bicycle. They smirked in court. More than two years later, there's still no trial.
Dec 5, 2025
Security and Safety Failures
100+ Officers, Decades of Misconduct: The Pattern Inside LVMPD
More than 100 Las Vegas Metro Police officers have been implicated in misconduct since the 1970s. Million-dollar settlements. Criminal convictions. And a system that enables abuse.
Dec 5, 2025
Security and Safety Failures
Shot in His Own Home: The Police Killing of Brandon Durham
Brandon Durham called 911 to report a break-in at his home. When police arrived, they shot and killed him. His family is suing, and a grand jury may indict the officer who pulled the trigger.
Dec 5, 2025
Security and Safety Failures
Badge of Dishonor: Sgt. Kevin Menon's Reign of Phony Arrests and Abuse
Sergeant Kevin Menon orchestrated fake arrests targeting men of color. When they searched his home, they found child sexual abuse material and hidden cameras in his bathroom. His own team reported him.
Dec 5, 2025
Natural Resources for Life
Golf Courses vs. People: Who Really Uses Las Vegas's Water?
While Lake Mead dries up and residents face restrictions, Las Vegas golf courses consume 725 acre-feet of water each per year. Water that cannot be recycled. Who comes first?
Dec 5, 2025
Natural Resources for Life
150 Feet Lower: The Disappearing Colorado River
The Colorado River has lost more than 150 feet of water at Lake Mead since 2000. Seven states are now negotiating who gets what's left—and Nevada is in a weak position.
Dec 5, 2025
Natural Resources for Life
Lake Mead Is Dying: The Collapse of Southern Nevada's Water Supply
Lake Mead is 31% full and falling. The Colorado River system that supplies 90% of Las Vegas's water is "nearer to collapse than ever." What happens when it runs out?
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
The Governor's Veto: Why Joe Lombardo Protected Wall Street Over Nevada Families
When the Nevada Legislature passed a bill to track and limit corporate investor home purchases, Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed it. His reason? It would hurt commerce.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
The $1 Billion Quarter: Las Vegas's Record-Breaking Investor Home Grab
In just three months, corporate investors spent over $1 billion buying Las Vegas homes. It was the largest increase in investor purchases of any major U.S. city.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
Wall Street Owns Your Neighborhood: How Investors Bought 25% of North Las Vegas
Corporate investors now own 14% of all single-family homes in the Las Vegas Valley—and a staggering 25% in North Las Vegas. They're targeting minority communities and pricing out families.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
Zero Public Money: How the Golden Knights Built Without Taxpayer Theft
While the Raiders took $750 million from taxpayers, the Vegas Golden Knights built T-Mobile Arena with zero public subsidy. It's proof that billionaire welfare isn't required for professional sports.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
The 30-Year Debt: How Vegas Will Pay for the Raiders Stadium Until 2048
Clark County still owes $1.18 billion on Allegiant Stadium. The final payment isn't due until 2048. And if tourism keeps declining, taxpayers may be forced to make up the difference.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
$750 Million for Billionaires: The Allegiant Stadium Taxpayer Heist
When the Raiders moved to Las Vegas, taxpayers handed over $750 million—the largest public stadium subsidy in American history at the time. The team's billionaire owner contributed less than half.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
The F1 Settlements: Buying Silence from the People They Hurt
Liberty Media didn't just pay off the businesses it destroyed—it bought their silence. Confidential settlements mean the public may never know the full cost of F1's Las Vegas experiment.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
"F1 PTSD": Local Business Owners Fight Back Against Liberty Media
After losing their livelihoods to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, local business owners aren't staying quiet. They're suing, petitioning, and demanding accountability from the billionaires who destroyed their businesses.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
The $30 Million Destruction: How F1 Wiped Out Local Businesses
When Formula 1 came to Las Vegas, it promised economic prosperity. For the small businesses in its path, it delivered devastation—more than $30 million in losses and shattered livelihoods.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
How NV Energy Killed Solar in Nevada to Protect Their Profits
Nevada was once a leader in rooftop solar. Then NV Energy changed the rules, destroyed the industry, and secured their monopoly on the sun.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
Warren Buffett's Nevada Monopoly: How He Spent $63M to Kill Your Energy Choice
In 2018, Nevadans had a chance to break NV Energy's monopoly and choose their own electricity provider. Warren Buffett spent $63 million to stop them—and won.
Dec 5, 2025
Self-Governance
The $65 Million Theft: How NV Energy Overcharged Nevadans for 20 Years
For over two decades, NV Energy systematically overcharged more than 80,000 Nevada customers. The utility capped refunds using rules that didn't apply, and the CEO quietly departed amid the scandal.
Dec 5, 2025