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Bold Actions Needed for a Bold and Progressive Immigration Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Bold Actions Needed for a Bold and Progressive Immigration Bill LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Today is a new day for many people, today, the Biden-Harris administration is in the white house and has an opportunity to make things right for our country. In response to the immigration bill being…
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PRESS RELEASE: Activists and Organizers in Las Vegas, NV Participate in Nationwide Uprisings Against Evictions, For COVID Relief
Las Vegas, NV – On Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 10:30 am, activists united for a press conference and caravan from Make the Road Nevada’s office around our community during a nationwide day of uprisings to protest the Senate’s failures to provide relief during the biggest eviction crisis the U.S. has ever faced. “Unless there is…
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PRESS RELEASE: Superintendent Jara Follows-up on Meeting with Latinx Parents, Students, and Educators
Las Vegas, NV– Monday, July 27th, 2020 Clark County School District Superintendent, Dr. Jesus Jara, met with Make the Road Nevada (MRNV) and Youth Power Project (YPP) members, consisting of parents, students, and educators, following a missed meeting the previous week. To open the meeting, Dr. Jara apologized for his tardiness at the previously scheduled…
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Superintendent Jara Truant in Meeting with Latinx Parents, Students and Educators
For Immediate Release: July 21, 2020 Superintendent Jara Truant in Meeting with Latinx Parents, Students and Educators Las Vegas, NV– Monday, July 20th, Make the Road Nevada (MRNV) members, consisting of parents, students, and educators, were set to meet with Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara to discuss the reopening of schools within Clark County amidst the…
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PRESS RELEASE: The Supreme Court sides with Trump on “Public Charge”
For Immediate Release: January 27, 2020 The Supreme Court sides with Trump on “Public Charge” LAS VEGAS, NV— The Supreme Court has voted 5-4, along ideological lines, to allow the Trump administration to apply the “Public Charge” rule for immigrants applying for a green card. By allowing “Public Charge” to be applied while it runs…
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PRESS RELEASE: Metamorphosis of the Woman Conference a Success in Nevada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAS VEGAS — Women in Las Vegas often find themselves struggling to find a space to learn about important topics and where they are allowed to express themselves freely. This Saturday, Make the Road Nevada together with partners in the city of Las Vegas hosted, Metamorphosis of the Woman Conference, more than…
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PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Builds on Movement for Housing Justice in Nevada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept 26, 2019 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Builds on Movement for Housing Justice in Nevada LAS VEGAS — On Wednesday, September 25th Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced sweeping legislation to address economic inequality. The package, called “A Just Society,” includes six bills that: provide housing justice for renters, update the definition of the federal poverty line,…
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PRESS RELEASE: New “Public Charge” Rule is Cruel and Unnecessary
For Immediate Release: August 12, 2019 Las Vegas The new “public charge” rule increases the ability for the government to once again target the immigrant community and reject green cards for people currently receiving food stamps, housing assistance, and Medicaid. Audrey, Mother, and DREAMer states: “This is another racist attack on our hard-working immigrant families. The…
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Nevada’s Congressional Delegation Gathered at Make the Road NV to Celebrate the Passage of the American Dream & Promise Act
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2019 Las Vegas, NV – Today, Make the Road Nevada (MRNV) hosted Representatives Dina Titus (NV-01), Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Susie Lee (NV-03), community members and other progressive organizations in the celebration of the passage of the American Dream and Promise Act. These representatives are co-sponsors of H.R.6, this legislation…