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Words you’ve probably seen online and what they mean (Pt. 1)
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Last week, we tackled authoritarianism. This week, we’re unpacking some political buzzwords you’ve probably seen floating around online.
At our core, we’re here to give Nevadans solid, fact-based information—so let’s break down a few terms that have been getting mixed up in the social media blender:
– Autocracy = One person holds complete control—kings back in the day, dictators today. But it’s not that black and white: authoritarianism and autocracies can operate on a spectrum.
– Totalitarianism = The government has total control over the lives of citizens.
– Fascism = A form of authoritarianism defined by ultranationalism (think “America First!”) and a longing for some real or imagined past that the government promises it can return its people to.
That’s our vocab refresher! Catch you next week for part three!
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Fantasy Lab’s Colors of Mexico immerses you in the customs and culture of Mexico at the Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Strip. (Colors of Mexico)
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By Aleza Freeman
Colors of Mexico in Las Vegas is currently featuring a candle-filled Día de los Muertos exhibit and drink specials, through Nov. 2. The immersive multi-media Día de Los Muertos Celebration takes you on an exciting and emotional journey through Día de Los Muertos in seven chapters, or rooms, including a firefly forest light experience, a life-sized Mexican folk art sculpture (alebrijes) room, and a prehistoric hispanica room.
Inspiring messages throughout the rooms remind you that death is not the end and encourage celebrating the colors of life, while teaching the folklore, history, and traditions of the Day of the Dead.
Other Día de Muertos events:
Sugar skull workshop – Oct. 25, 1-3 p.m. at Charleston Heights Art Center (800 Brush St.)
Make a mini ofrenda – Oct. 27, 3:30-5 p.m. at the East Las Vegas Library (2851 E. Bonanza Rd.)
Candle decorating workshop – Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the East Las Vegas Library (2851 E. Bonanza Rd.)
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An estimated 9,000 people showed up to the “No Kings” Rally in Reno last June. (50501/Deb Cram via Reuters Connect)
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By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service
Tens of thousands of Nevadans are expected to turn out for “No Kings” protests Saturday against President Donald Trump.
Nine rallies are scheduled so far, taking place in Carson City, Elko, Mina, Reno, Henderson, Hawthorne, Pahrump, and two in Las Vegas.
Reno – 10 a.m. outside the Bruce R. Thompson Federal Building (400 S. Virginia St.) and attendees will march to Believe Plaza.
Las Vegas – 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Federal Courthouse (333 S. Las Vegas Blvd.) and 4:30-6 p.m. outside the New York-New York Hotel & Casino.
Find more events at nokings.org.
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ICYMI: The Nevadan has two new social media video series
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Vegas Thrive Guide: Every week, Andreyas breaks down unique jobs around the Las Vegas valley and shares tips for gig and service workers to help them thrive.
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Built in Nevada: In this series, @LifebyMJ highlights women-owned businesses in Nevada. She shares their stories and inspires us to support our local entrepreneurs.
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Car-ped accidents around schools are increasing: “A 12-year-old Las Vegas boy died Oct. 6 after being hit by an SUV while riding his bike to school. More than 90 students have been struck by cars going to or coming from schools so far this school year — that’s more than double last year’s number. In response, local municipalities and the school district have stepped up efforts to increase safety. Despite this, the accident rate continues to climb.” (KNPR)
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Not their first gay rodeo: Celebrating 50 years of queer cowfolks: “This year’s World Gay Rodeo Finals celebrated 50 years of gay rodeo, and the relationship between Browning and Saites captures what IGRA and its member associations have built in that time: a rodeo family where queer people can come together to support one another and compete as their full selves in a historically conservative sport.” (NBC News)
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