A Lyft passenger went on a racist, homophobic rant — and threatened to crush his driver's skull — after being asked to wear a face covering. Dash-cam video of the incident in Reno, Nevada, shows … [Read more...] about Lyft Passenger Threatens to ‘Crush Skull’ of ‘Candy-Ass Faggot’ Driver After Being Asked to Wear Mask: WATCH
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Trump Supporters Show Up at Black Lives Matter Protest Wearing KKK Hoods: WATCH
Two men showed up at a Black Lives Matter protest in Fallon, Nevada, on Monday wearing white Ku Klux Klan hoods. One of the men was holding a flag in support of President Donald Trump. … [Read more...] about Trump Supporters Show Up at Black Lives Matter Protest Wearing KKK Hoods: WATCH
Enraged Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funding to Michigan and Nevada After Announcements About Mail-in Voting
Donald Trump blew a gasket on Wednesday morning over the announcement by Nevada officials and Michigan's Secretary of State that each state's registered voters would receive ballots (Nevada) and an … [Read more...] about Enraged Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funding to Michigan and Nevada After Announcements About Mail-in Voting
Burning Man Festival Canceled as Organizers Announce ‘Virtual Black Rock City’
Photo by Bry Ulrick on Unsplash The annual Burning Man festival that takes place in the Nevada desert the week before Labor Day and welcomes more than 60,000 people has been canceled due to the … [Read more...] about Burning Man Festival Canceled as Organizers Announce ‘Virtual Black Rock City’
Asked to Name Mexican President by Telemundo, 2 of These 3 Candidates Had Trouble: WATCH
Democratic presidential candidates Tom Steyer, Amy Klobuchar, and Pete Buttigieg sat down for interviews with Spanish-language network Telemundo on Friday in Nevada after a candidate forum hosted by … [Read more...] about Asked to Name Mexican President by Telemundo, 2 of These 3 Candidates Had Trouble: WATCH
White Supremacist Pleads Guilty to Planning Attacks on Gay Bar, Synagogue in Las Vegas
Conor Climo, the Las Vegas man charged in August in federal court for planning to carry out a terrorist attack on a synagogue and gay bar, has pleaded guilty to the charges. The AP reports: "Conor … [Read more...] about White Supremacist Pleads Guilty to Planning Attacks on Gay Bar, Synagogue in Las Vegas
Chairman of Trump Re-election Campaign in Nevada is First GOP Congressman to Support Impeachment Inquiry
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV), the chairman of Trump's Nevada re-election campaign, is the first GOP congressman to support the House impeachment inquiry. The NYT reports: 'He said it made sense for … [Read more...] about Chairman of Trump Re-election Campaign in Nevada is First GOP Congressman to Support Impeachment Inquiry
Vegas Man Who Killed His Gay Son Gets Bail Reduction, House Arrest Against Mother’s Wishes
Twitter / Henderson PD Back in November we reported that Wendell Melton shot his 14-year-old son Giovanni after an argument about the teen’s sexual orientation. Melton had reportedly pulled a gun … [Read more...] about Vegas Man Who Killed His Gay Son Gets Bail Reduction, House Arrest Against Mother’s Wishes
Nevada is Fourth State to Ban ‘Gay Panic’ and ‘Trans Panic’ Defense
Nevada has banned the "gay panic" and "trans panic" defense in court, becoming the fourth state to do so. Nevada Current reports: "Senate Bill 97, which was signed into law Tuesday, bans people … [Read more...] about Nevada is Fourth State to Ban ‘Gay Panic’ and ‘Trans Panic’ Defense
Police Arrest Men Responsible for Stabbing Gay Couple Outside Their Vegas Apartment
This week we reported that a gay Las Vegas couple was beaten and stabbed with broken glass after being ambushed outside their apartment building as neighbors watched. Police have now arrested the two … [Read more...] about Police Arrest Men Responsible for Stabbing Gay Couple Outside Their Vegas Apartment
