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Your weekly guide to taking action in Nevada (Aug. 7-13)

A weekly roundup of Nevada events, protests, voter outreach, canvasses, meetings, and community gatherings happening across the state from Friday, Aug. 7, through Thursday, Aug. 13.


From virtual voter outreach events to Carson City, Reno, and Henderson, residents can attend a canvass, visibility actions, an organizing meeting, and other local gatherings.

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events and actions:

Friday (Aug. 7)

Unite & Rise for Voting Rights – Nevada Text Bank
(Virtual, 6-7 p.m.)
Volunteer with League of Women Voters to text voters as part of a nonpartisan effort focused on voting rights and civic participation.

Saturday (Aug. 8)

Unite & Rise for Voting Rights – Friend-to-Friend Outreach
(Virtual, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Friend-to-friend outreach uses participants’ personal networks to build and encourage voting and civic engagement. 

Canvass: Knock on Doors in Carson City
(Carson City, 9:30-10:30 a.m.)
Volunteers will knock doors to speak with voters, with training, scripts, and canvassing locations provided after registration. 

Stoplight Resistance
(Reno, noon-1 p.m.)
One Million Rising Reno will host a public visibility event near South Virginia and West Liberty streets. 

Handmaids of Las Vegas Stand at Henderson Detention Center
(Henderson, 7:30-8:30 p.m.)
Handmaids of Las Vegas will hold an immigrant-rights demonstration outside the Henderson Detention Center, with food and clothing donations requested. 

Sunday (Aug. 9)

Stoplight Resistance Sundays
(Reno, noon-1 p.m.)
One Million Rising Reno hosts a recurring Sunday rally near South Virginia and West Liberty streets. 

Tuesday (Aug. 11)

One Million Rising Resistance Gathering
(Reno, 5:30-7 p.m.)
Meet new people and organize at this One Million Rising Reno meeting, with location details provided after registration.

Thursday (Aug. 13)

Stoplight Resistance Thursdays
(Reno, 4-5 p.m.)
This recurring rally by One Million Rising Reno is happening Thursday near Lakeside Drive and South McCarran Boulevard.

Have an event to add? Email our State Organizing Coordinator at Martin@couriernewsroom.com with details at least one week before the event date.


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  • Martin Nieves a dedicated community organizer with 7 years of experience in progressive campaigns and community development. With a passion for social justice and a deep love for his community, Martin is currently serving as the regional development manager for The Copper Courier. When not working tirelessly to create positive change, he enjoys hiking, reading, and spending quality time with his loved ones.