ISIL Freedom Network: Nevada
Websites
- Papers please: Dudley Hiibel case
Source: Papersplease.org
NV, United States
- Web site recounting the case of a Nevada rancher who was arrested for failing to produce ID after a policeman requested it. The legal battle that resulted has reached the Supreme Court. Video of the event is available for viewing, as are many court documents.
- School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Nevada
Source: The Heritage Foundation
NV, United States
- Education statistics, the legal context for school choice, and a summary of recent developments in the state. Also provides contact information and links to information in the other states and U.S. territories.
Introductions to Issues
- Class Size Reduction Is Not the Answer to Nevada's Failing Education
Source: Nevada Policy Research Institute
Author: Erica Olsen
NV, United States
- Nevada schools are in need of improvement. Discusses the experiences of other states. Adobe PDF. (2/97)
- Nevada Watch -- Tax
Source: Nevada Public Research Institute
NV, United States
- E-commerce, a taxpayer's association that might not be taxpayer friendly, and a recently released report show how Nevada's reputation as a low tax state is not necessarily accurate. (6/30/99)
- Sin Tax Error
Source: Nevada Journal
Author: D. Dowd Muska
NV, United States
- Nevada legislators fail to levy new taxes on tobacco or alcohol. (5/15/99)
- The sticker means you got stuck
Source: Nevada Journal
Author: Patrick Beckwith
NV, United States
- Beckwith, a high school math teacher, takes a look at the teachers' union in Nevada, and how and why teachers get involved. (6/15/99)
- Shrinking the West
Source: Nevada Journal
Author: Don Bowman
NV, United States
- Bowman takes a look at the establishment of the "Lands Legacy Initiative" -- a permanent multi-billion dollar slush fund to buy up private property in America. Politicians are vying to make themselves look environmentally responsible, but Bowman says this plan will wreck havoc on rural economics. (6/15/99)
- Those groovin' tax groupies
Source: Nevada Policy Research Institute
Author: Knight Allen
NV, United States
- Allen explores two "groupthink" myths of Nevada's tax systems. #1) Nevada's tax base is "unstable," and #2) A "stable, broad-based" tax system is a good thing. (4/99)
In-Depth Studies
- Nevada Education: Laying the Groundwork
Source: Nevada Policy Research Institute
Author: Lezlie Porter
NV, United States
- Over 36 percent of Nevada's budget is devoted to K-12 education. Yet the state's students perform only near the average on standardized tests. See also 21244c.pdf. Adobe PDF. (1995)
Audio and Video
- Interview with Dudley Hiibel
Source: Lady Liberty's Constitution Clearing House
NV, United States
- Text transcript of a 3/04 interview with Dudley Hiibel, the Nevada man who challenged the police's demand to show an ID.
- New ads for MJ initiative in Nevada
Source: MPP/NRLE
NV, United States
campaign@nrle.org
- Three new commercials in support of Question 9 in Nevada have just been released for airing. These explain why Nevadans should vote for the initiative: "Crime Wave," "Patients" and "We are Nevada." All are available for download from the page.
- Nevada marijuana TV ads launched
Source: MPP/NRLE
NV, United States
- Marijana Policy Project and Nevadans for Responsible Law Enforcement have launched TV ads on the upcoming state initiative, Question 9. (QuickTime or Real Player required.) (09/13/02)
Action Opportunities
- Tell the Nevada supreme court to respect the state's constitution
Source: CSE
NV, United States
- Sign the online petition requesting that the Nevada supreme court uphold the state's constitution requiring a majority of the electorate, or a 2/3 supermajority of the legislature, to raise taxes.
- Now more than ever, NV needs you
Source: MPP/NRLE
NV, United States
- If you were thinking about donating to the Marijuana Policy Project's ballot initiative campaign in Nevada, there are only 12 days left until November 5. And The latest statewide poll shows that the ballot initiative is still trailing by a mere 44% to 46%, with 10% undecided. That 2% down margin has held since the polls opened statewide on Saturday. (10/24/02)
Periodicals
- The Vindex
Source: Mountain Media Syndications
Author: Vin Suprynowicz
Las Vegas, NV, United States
- An archive of libertarian journalism at its best. If you've never been exposed to Vin Suprynowicz, you're in for a treat.
- Vin Suprynowicz: The Libertarian
Source: Cross-Country Cousins
Author: Vin Suprynowicz
Las Vegas, NV, United States
mcvoth@yahoo.com
- The syndicated columns of libertarian writer and editor Vin Suprynowicz, updated roughly three times per week.
- Nevada Journal
Source: Nevada Policy Research Institute
Reno, NV, United States
info@npri.org
- "This sprightly magazine is distributed widely in both Nevada and the nation, sharing both news and innovative concepts on the policy front." Now you can read it all online, too. Some national stuff, but primarily shooting for the local angle.
Organizations
- Libertarian Victory Fund
Source: LVF
North Las Vegas, NV, United States
director@libertarianvictoryfund.com
- "Our mission is to identify, train, and support quality Libertarian candidates running for winnable local offices." The director of 2000 LP Veep candidate Art Olivier's campaign serves as director of this new organization.
- Sierra Nevada Academy
Source: SNC
Reno, NV, United States
info@snacharter.org
- Charter school; contact Sherry Drum
- Odyssey Charter School of Nevada
Source: OCSN
Las Vegas, NV, United States
vwilson@comnett.net
- Charter school; contact Vee Wilson
- Nevada charter schools
Source: U.S. Charter Schools
NV, United States
- Profiles of charter schools in the state.
- Nevada Charter School Alliance
Source: NCSP
NV, United States
ricci@ed-excellence.org
- Formerly the Nevada Charter School Project. Works to start schools and improve the state's charter law. Ricci Elkins, PO Box 20758, Reno NV 98515-0758. Phone 702-626-2720, FAX 702-626-4619.
- Silver State Education Association
Source: SSEA
NV, United States
ssea@powernet.net
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. 888 W. 2nd St.
Suite 200, Reno, NV 89503. Phone: (702) 851-0772.
- Northern Nevada Home Schools
Source: NVHS
NV, United States
NNHS@aol.com
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. P.O. Box 21323,
Reno, NV 89515. Phone: (702) 852-6647.
- Classical Liberals of Las Vegas
Source: Classical Liberals of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, United States
KGregg@free-market.net (Kenneth Gregg)
- A fellowship of individualists where proponents of freedom
can join in friendship, Classical Liberals of Las Vegas meets on the last Friday of every month for dinner and discussion.
- CATS, Las Vegas
Source: Citizens for an Alternative Tax System
Las Vegas, NV, United States
nekcarb8@aol.com
- Las Vegas chapter of a grassroots organization that advocates a national sales tax to replace the U.S. income tax and IRS.
- Libertarian Party of Nevada
Source: LPN
Reno, NV, United States
- Nevada affiliate of the National LP. Site includes a Libertarian FAQ and contact info.
- College Libertarians at UNLV
Source: CL@UNLV
Las Vegas, NV, United States
robb@nevada.edu
- Las Vegas may be one of the most libertarian cities in the country, yet this fledgling UNLV student group has only an e-mail address. Help it grow.
- Nevada Policy Research Institute
Source: Nevada Policy Research Institute
Reno, NV, United States
npri@free-market.net
- "NPRI is a non-partisan and non-profit public policy research and education organization. Conducts research on public policy issues important to Nevada and the nation and disseminate this information to elected officials, academicians, business leaders, NPRI members and others."
Forums and E-Mail Lists
- Property Rights Wire
Source: Nevada Property Rights Institute
NV, United States
PropertyRights@free-market.net
- New list for property rights organizations and their members. $12.50 subscription cost for high-impact discussion, announcements, research and opinion on the issues.
Merchandise and Book Catalogs
- Irwin Schiff's PayNoIncomeTax.com
Source: Freedom Books
Las Vegas, NV, United States
- Irwin Schiff has been a leading opponent of the income tax for decades. He holds that the tax is actually illegal -- because there is no law requiring Americans to pay income taxes. Caveat emptor. Schiff was convicted of tax evasion in 1986 and held "as a political prisoner" for seven years.
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