What a week I’ve had. By Astrid Silva I am honored–and still a little bit shocked–that the President of the United States chose to share my story during his speech to announce administrative relief for millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States. But most importantly, I’m thankful that this year won’t be the last …
Did you watch? President Obama announced administrative relief for undocumented immigrants that will save thousands of families from deportation. The President took action where Congress failed. And on a local note, the President made his point by sharing the story of Astrid Silva, our Las Vegas organizer and leader in Nevada’s immigrant rights …
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] On Thursday President Obama will announce from the White House his plan for administrative relief for undocumented immigrants. President Obama came to Las Vegas in 2013 to lay out his plans for for immigration reform. The Senate passed a bipartisan bill, but the House failed to do anything meaningful …
Clark County School District (CCSD) rolled out the sex education community survey and they really need to hear from progressives like you who support real sex ed. A small, yet vocal, group has tried to shift the conversation away from medically accurate, age appropriate sex education to spread misinformation and fear. In doing so, they’re putting …
Tell the Nevada Legislative Commission that Nevada is Not Ready for Fracking. Reject the industry-written rules The Commission on Mineral Resources approved the fracking regulations on August 28, 2014. The final step in finalizing the regulations for addition to the Nevada Administrative Code is the approval by the Nevada Legislative Commission. Click here to read …
The Fight for $15 campaign is expanding to Reno! Are you ready to work for Nevada’s largest progressive organization to fight for economic justice with Northern Nevada’s low wage workers? Click here to apply today. Interviews for this position start November 10, 2014.
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For 20 years PLAN’s mission has been to deepen democracy to achiever greater social justice in Nevada, and we can do that by voting. Voting is a core principle of being American, but to exercise this basic right, we must be registered! That’s why were are a proud partner and supporter of National Voter Registration Day, which happens to be …
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] We were honored to call Sandra “Grammee” Eddy a PLANista and we are still completely heartbroken by her unexpected death this past weekend. You have probably met Sandy; at one of our sign in tables, lobbying with us in Carson City, at a rally or a march, at a …