Finally, we’re getting a little direction -- and, may I add, a little sanity, too -- out of the U.S. Supreme Court over how far the government may go in restricting Constitutional rights during an emergency. The answer: Not very far. In a case out of New York, the government attempted to restrict the number of people who may gather for a church service. The rule was … [Read more...]
When the AG is a player, not a ref
Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media When the state’s chief law enforcement officer -- the attorney general -- wears his politics on his sleeve, it erodes public confidence in his ability to enforce the law. Nothing clearer than the way AG Aaron Ford conducted himself during this election. He did everything but dress up in a cheerleader outfit and yell … [Read more...]
Trump in another nailbiter?
Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born MediaJ In the past month I had occasion to drive about 3,000 miles through Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona and New Mexico. I saw a number of “Trump/Pence” signs in all those states. I did not see a “Biden/Harris” sign. Not one. Of course, this (and three bucks) will get you a medium coffee at a fancy coffee shop. The … [Read more...]
As flu season approaches, Covid cases rise in Washoe
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune As we go into autumn and flu season starts to become more prevalent, coronavirus cases remain steadily on the rise which causes concern for local hospitals and what they can handle. As of October 11, there have been more than 10,646 positive cases of coronavirus in Washoe County and 170 deaths; in the entire State of Nevada there have been … [Read more...]
Harry Spencer: Come on, Joe
Please release the famous Sanders-Biden manifesto in its entirety so that the voting public can see what is in store for them should you be elected. At one point, at one of your recent train stops you seemed unable to remember the name of the document you co-signed. Fortunately one of your staffers was on hand to give you a hand. If you have a socialist agenda it would be … [Read more...]
Andrew Barbano: Bigotry means never having to say you’re sorry
Remember those pointy-headed pseudo-intellectuals who told us that we were at the end of history in a post-racial society? They should subscribe to my Barbwire Confidential e-mail list. A week or so ago, I put out a bulletin from Reno-Sparks NAACP President Lonnie Feemster recruiting volunteers to make calls motivating infrequent voters. Well, you got trouble, folks, … [Read more...]
Sherman Frederick: Was it worth it?
I’m reluctant to criticize any public official who did what they thought right during the COVID-19 pandemic. It hit us from left field, it was mysterious and it most definitely was not a hoax. But there must be a time when we review how we handled it all. We suspended our “inalienable” civil rights without much of a discussion. We banned worship services, weddings, funerals … [Read more...]
Andrew Barbano: Intervention Mayday! Suicidal Nevada union workers
Donald Trump is within striking distance of winning Nevada and if he does, union members may well be the deciding factor. Zounds! For decades, one of the deep dark secrets of organized labor has been that roughly four in 10 union members are registered Republicans. Look no further than retired Southern Pacific/Union Pacific workers in the Rail City known as … [Read more...]