Naoka Foreman is a thoughtful and colorful storyteller who’s blazed a trail that few can claim in Nevada. Her non-traditional journalistic journey started when she founded News, From The Margin in 2019, which specializes in community journalism to address critical news gaps in Las Vegas. Naoka has an M.A. in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While employed at the Indy, she spearheaded a timely community news event which sparked collaboration with Vegas PBS. She also earned several awards her first year full time reporting.
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Latest from Naoka Foreman
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Henderson “No Kings” rally organizers want to build community
Local organizations hope for peacefulness, equality, and compassion ahead of “No Kings” protests across Nevada and the nation.
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Nevadan moms worry about health care access for their families amid Republican cuts
Roughly $1 trillion in looming Medicaid cuts and the expected loss of tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance plans could deal a significant blow to Nevadans’ ability to get affordable care.
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Nevada wants to build more ADUs. Will they actually solve the state’s housing crisis?
Accessory dwelling units have vocal backers in Nevada, but the experiences of other states casts doubt on whether they can solve the housing crisis.
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What would a government shutdown mean for Nevada?
As a federal shutdown looms, Congressional Democrats hold out for a better deal for their constituents.
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En Nevada, la industria del turismo sostiene la economía, pero no a sus trabajadores
Los empleados de hoteles, restaurantes, bares y centros de entretenimiento representan casi una cuarta parte de la fuerza laboral del estado. Sin embargo, a la vez, son quienes reciben los salarios más bajos de Nevada.
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Nevada’s biggest industry can’t afford to live
Leisure and hospitality workers in Nevada struggle to make ends meet.
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Nevada to be hit hard by SNAP cuts
As SNAP cuts loom, rising unemployment rates could drive up food support demands, highlighting a stark divide between federal policies and local needs.
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How Nevadans can protect school kids from ICE activity
Immigrant advocates want children to know their rights if confronted with illegal immigration issues.
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Nevada hospitality workers warn about ‘Trump slump’
While gaming revenue is up across the state, hospitality workers say their wages and earnings are strained.
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Empresa latina de Nevada asfixiada por las reformas de Trump
Aranceles nuevos, deportaciones masivas y recortes a programas de energía limpia han golpeado de lleno a Allegiant Electric, una empresa de construcción dirigida por una latina en Nevada que hoy lucha por sobrevivir bajo la agenda de Donald Trump.
