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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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