Dale Poune – What The Grand Ole Opry, Walley’s Hot Springs...
We hear a lot today about the U.S. moving toward a “gig economy.” The word “gig” refers to any job that lasts a specified...
History of Voting in America
Dani DeRosa, the Sierra Nevada Ally’s Civic Action Coordinator, interviews activists, business leaders, students and artists to talk about civic engagement, public service, the...
Indigenous Communities Find Connection
Growing up on the Yavapai-Apache Nation's Reservation, I remember playing in the backyard of my cousin's house. We used to climb all over the...
Stewart Indian School leaves behind a complicated history
Five or six years ago, I took a night class on Wašiw language and culture offered through Western Nevada College in Douglas County....
Washoe and allies run to stop Minden siren
As Minden sounded its siren at noon on May 28, a group of more than 50 Washoe and their allies shouted together in response,...
A Look at Cohousing in Nevada
Throughout the United States, the majority of housing is made up of suburban, single-family homes. However, as an increase in housing demands is met...
Inextricably Linked: Understanding the Ties Between Climate Adaptation and Economic Opportunity
The implications of a changing climate are being felt in communities all across the state of California. Drought, wildfire, and torrential rains have begun...
Heather Sallan: Finding satisfaction by helping others.
About 20 years ago, Heather Sallan was disillusioned with the state of the world and the amount of poverty she saw in Reno, so...
Nevadans Remain Split
Southern Nevada’s newest lands bill has amassed support from conservationists, fair housing advocates, and lawmakers across the state, but not all are confident that...
Climate Resiliency Strategies at the Community Level
In late 2019, the California Community Economic Development Association (CCEDA), in partnership with Climate Resolve and a number of state agencies, began discussions on...