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February 13, 2012

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Time for action on online gaming
Monday, February 13, 2012
Guest column:
Richard Skip Bronson
The year 2012 will be known as the year that at least one state – probably two or three – launch the first instance of legalized online gambling in the United States.
A wife's wisdom on D.C. fight
Sunday, February 12, 2012
WHERE I STAND:
By Brian Greenspun
I asked my wife, Myra, her opinion about this latest dust-up about contraceptives and religious freedom. I was interested in what she believed was the right policy for women in America. After all, she is a woman.
Hope and change and … what’s missing?
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Jon Ralston:
By Jon Ralston
Somewhere between Gov. Sunny’s radiating optimism and the Nevada Policy Research Institute’s scathing indictment lies the reality of the state’s new economic development plan, which is replete with clichés and promises yet leavened with kernels of wisdom that could grow into something substantive.
An early-state problem; and teachers union doesn’t relent
An early-state problem; and teachers union doesn’t relent
Friday, February 10, 2012
Jon Ralston:
Democrats are unlikely to follow in Republican footsteps on early-state status, and the teachers union doubles down on Democrats who opposed them — here’s your Friday Flash.
Cutting water use is the best bet for Southern Nevada
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Guest column:
Sharlene Leurig
Much of Nevada’s livelihood comes from gambling, but some things are too precious and too costly to gamble on.
The Nevada GOP embarrasses itself — again
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Jon Ralston:
The Democrats could not have planned the Republican presidential caucus any better if they actually had planned it (no, Ron Paul crazies, they really didn’t).
The not-so-Tweet side of the caucuses
The not-so-Tweet side of the caucuses
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
OTHER VOICES:
Compiled by Sun staff
A view of the caucuses — in 140 characters or less.
Preserve legacy of the Colorado River
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Guest column:
Carlos Ezeta
Nevada’s Sen. Harry Reid is working to give a home to the National Museum of the American Latino. Bipartisan legislation was introduced in Congress that would allow the new museum to take over the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall.
Home means Nevada to me
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Jon Ralston:
By Jon Ralston
I write this Saturday morning, long before any caucus returns are in, but the results for Nevada already are: We lost.
Why are there public lands? Good question.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Guest column:
William H. Meadows
As the Republican presidential nomination process moves on to the states of Nevada and Colorado, a new topic has arisen in a race that has already seen many twists and turns — public lands.
Romney needs to define immigration policy
Friday, February 3, 2012
Guest column:
Jacob Montijilo Monty
Exactly what kind of conditions would be required before tens of millions of undocumented persons would agree to “self-deport”?
Inside the campaign war rooms
Friday, February 3, 2012
Jon Ralston:
By Jon Ralston
AS THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY IN THE HISTORY OF NEVADA POLITICS looms Saturday, I had the privilege of being allowed inside each of the campaign’s inner sanctums this week.
Candidates need to know about Nevada's energy issues
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Guest column:
Rocky Fernandez
For a state struggling with high unemployment, it’s important for our future leaders to know key facts about the Silver State’s energy resources and jobs potential.
Romney’s ideas are wrong for Nevada
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Guest column:
Harry Reid, Bob Miller and Richard Bryan
Elections are always about the future. So it’s disturbing to see a candidate like Mitt Romney come to Nevada and campaign on a promise to take us right back to the past.
A guide to Nevada for presidential candidates
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Jon Ralston:
By Jon Ralston
As the Republican presidential hopefuls arrive in Nevada, I want to take some time to welcome them to our fair state and graciously provide some helpful pointers.

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