California and Nevada voters consider ending inmate 'slavery'

LOS ANGELES — California and Nevada voters are weighing whether to repeal legal loopholes in their state constitutions that allow slavery and involuntary servitude to be used as criminal punishment.

Commonwealth leaders agree to consider reparations for historic slavery

Pledge comes despite British efforts to prevent the issue from being mentioned in official communique

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Nevada voters weigh in on affordable housing

Being able to buy a home -- or afford to rent one -- is an important issue for millions of voters this election year. Both candidates for president have ideas to make the American dream a reality ...

Both parties duel for Latino voters in battleground Nevada

RENO, Nev. — As Vice President Kamala Harris answered a question at this month’s Univision town hall about immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as children, Elvira Diaz began to applaud.

Trump focuses on Latino, Asian voters in appearance at Nevada

Former President Donald Trump is in Clark County, Nevada, to encourage early voting for Asian and Latino voters. NBC News' David Noriega reports on how the Trump campaign plans to reach key ...

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Why Harris needs Latino voters in Arizona, Nevada

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Arizona and Nevada where Latino voters could help her campaign win both battleground states. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos breaks down the influence of Latino ...

Trump to headline event targeting Asian American voters in Nevada

As part of his efforts leading up to Election Day, on Thursday former President Donald Trump will be addressing the AAPI community at a Nevada event with Vivek Ramaswami and Tulsi Gabbard

Trump to Arizona, Nevada as immigration remains top issue for voters

Former President Donald Trump is hoping voter concerns about immigration will gain him enough support to win battleground states Nevada and Arizona. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

How some Nevada voters see the affordable housing crisis

Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed building three million new homes and rental units, while former President Donald Trump has said he will reduce mortgage rates by slashing inflation.

Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners

California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slavery

Focus group: Voters who sat out 2020 consider their 2024 ballots

In the latest installment of NBC News' Deciders Focus Group series, voters who didn’t participate in the 2020 election discuss how memories of the Trump economy and the issue of abortion are ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

‘Hottest year I’ve ever experienced’: canvassers in Nevada grapple with heat as they work to mobilise voters

Residents of Las Vegas have endured a string of record-breaking heatwaves in summer with a very warm fall. By now, the canvassers at Make the Road Nevada know how to prepare themselves for the ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Nevada is in a profound economic rut. Its working-class voters could swing the election

Workers have been struggling to keep up with rising costs. Trump and Harris are hyper-focused on winning them over. Urbin Gonzalez could be working inside, in the air conditioning, at his regular ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

North Dakota voters could end property taxes — and pour ‘gas on the spark’ of a growing tax revolt

North Dakota voters will decide next month on Measure 4, which would repeal property taxes and bar counties, towns and other local governments from levying them.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Texas death row inmate's testimony postponed

Death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony before a Texas House committee has been postponed over arguments about him appearing virtually from prison versus in person. The 57-year-old was ...

Slavery, involuntary servitude are on the ballot in these states

So-called slavery "loopholes" are on this year's ballot in California and Nevada.

A death row inmate wrestled with guilt and addiction before his execution

ATMORE, Ala. — When Derrick Dearman entered Alabama’s execution chamber Thursday evening, he was the fifth man the state put to death this year.

Texas House Postpones Testimony of Death Row Inmate in Shaken Baby Case

Robert Roberson, whose execution was postponed last week, had been subpoenaed to appear before a committee of the State House. A juror from his trial says she now believes he is innocent.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Watch Live: Texas inmate absent from hearing after his execution was paused

Death row inmate Robert Roberson didn't appear before Texas state lawmakers after his execution was halted last week.

Todd Chrisley fired from chaplain's assistant job for 'associating with inmates'

Incarcerated 'Chrisley Knows Best' patriarch Todd Chrisley has been fired from his chaplain's assistant job for 'getting too chatty with certain inmates.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24

Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government

Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.

No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit

No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.

Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery

Justin Welby says ancestor owned enslaved people in Jamaica and was paid compensation upon abolition. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has revealed that his ancestor owned enslaved ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparation talks

The prime minister says he wants to focus on challenges faced by Commonwealth countries "right now".

Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Leaders meet at Commonwealth summit with slavery reparations on agenda

Commonwealth leaders convened in Samoa to discuss climate change and reparations for Britain's role in transatlantic slavery.

UK will not pay out over slavery, says Reeves

The chancellor says she understands why countries are making demands but the UK will not pay out.

What form could reparations for slavery take?

How likely is the UK to provide reparations for the slave trade, and what could that look like?

What form could reparations for slavery take?

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Why the King can't say 'sorry' for slavery

Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change

Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Five takeaways from the Nevada Senate debate

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Republican Sam Brown duked it out during their first and only debate on Thursday night, making their pitches to voters in one of the key battleground states on the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Harris, Trump locked in close Nevada race: Poll

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race in the key battleground state of Nevada, according to the latest survey from AARP. Trump leads Harris by 1 point, 47 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Nevada 5th team to cancel SJSU volleyball match

Nevada has become the fifth school this season to call off a women's volleyball match against San Jose State.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Harris to Nevada to court Latinos before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Latinos could help her campaign's efforts in the battleground state. The economy and immigration are important issues for ...

Evening Report — 5 days: Wisconsin, Nevada in focus

🎧 Plus: JD Vance does Joe Rogan's podcast {beacon} Evening Report © Associated Press 5 days: Trump, Harris criss-cross battlegrounds Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Watch live: Trump woos supporters in Nevada

Former President Trump is set to make a final pitch to voters in the swing state of Nevada Thursday evening. During the visit to the Silver State, the former president will target Vice President ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Watch: Harris campaigns in swing state Nevada

Vice President Harris took her campaign to battleground Nevada Thursday evening, rallying voters with two late-night events. With nine Electoral College votes up for grabs, Harris was set to give ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

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