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Sondra Cosgrove

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Long-time Las Vegan History Professor College of Southern Nevada Executive Director Vote Nevada Civics Queen (yes there is a crown) vote-nevada-blog.org

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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 3h
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More physical activity may mean slower Parkinson’s disease progression
A new study suggests exercise could help people with Parkinson's disease maintain both movement and cognitive skills, slowing the disease's progression in multiple ways.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 16h
Regulators have linked Mark McAfee’s raw dairy farm to more than a dozen recalls and outbreaks that left hundreds of people ill. “I’ve put a couple kids in the hospital,” McAfee said. “But here’s the thing: I’m a pioneer.” (Published June)
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He Profits Off Raw Milk That’s Making People Sick. The Government Isn’t Stopping Him.
With Raw Farm, the largest raw-milk dairy in the country, Mark McAfee has capitalized on a once-fringe product that’s been thrust into the mainstream in recent years and backed by Health Secretary Rob...
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Las Vegas Review-Journal @reviewjournal.com · 07/10/2026
Before it would go viral, Review-Journal photographer Madeline Carter considered deleting her photo of A’ja Wilson after posting it on social media. The next day, Carter woke up to her phone buzzing. STORY: lvrj.com/post/3896436
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Cato Institute @cato.org · 06/10/2026
In most areas of national security policy, Congress has ceded its powers to the president. But its most powerful card, control of the nation’s budget, remains intact and available. The time to play that ace is right now, argues Cato’s Katherine Thompson. ow.ly/6JSw50ZV5p7
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Shapiro endorses open primary legislation that passed Pennsylvania House
(The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro backs a bill that would open Pennsylvania’s primary elections to unaffiliated voters. House Bill 280, authored by state Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Philadelphia, pass...
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 05/10/2026
Breaking news: After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the Supreme Court would green-light Boulder, Colorado’s novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.
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Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change
After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the justices would green-light Boulder, Colorado’s novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.
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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 🔜 Get your tickets for Game 3 at The House! 🔗 lasvegasaces.com/playoffs 2026 Aces Playoffs presented by Ally
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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Up Next: Semifinals Game 1 ♠️ 🗓️ October 4th ⌚️ 1:00PM PT 📺 NBC, Peacock 2026 Aces Playoffs presented by Ally
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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N.Y. Democrats suppress voting rights – New York Open Primaries
By Jeremy Gruber for the NY Daily News There is a basic question New York’s progressive political establishment needs to answer: How can you claim to stand for voting rights while refusing to stand up...
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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
NOW WE KNOW WE'RE ON TO THE SEMIFINALS 🗣️ Presented by Richard Harris Law Firm
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Voter Guide: 2026 General Election • Nevada nevadacurrent.com/voter-guides...
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Voter Guide: 2026 General Election • Nevada
From Nevada Current | Policy, politics and commentary
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/09/2026
Fermented ingredients bring depth and complexity to any dish you add them to, and we’re here to show you how with these nine recipes:
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Reap the health benefits of fermented foods with these 9 recipes
How to eat more kimchi, yogurt and other fermented ingredients in fun and delicious ways.
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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
GAME ONE ✔️ Presented by Richard Harris Law Firm
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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
7 straight dubs to close out the regular season! ✅ Presented by Richard Harris Law Firm
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Three Clark County School Board seats are on the ballot this year  nevadacurrent.com/2026/09/23/t...
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Three Clark County School Board seats are on the ballot this year  • Nevada Current
Voters will have the chance to reelect or replace three Clark County School Board District incumbents this November as public schools in Nevada face budget cuts and declining student enrollment. The C...
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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Aces fans, this dub's for y'all! 🫡 Presented by Richard Harris Law Firm
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In first election since being appointed, higher ed regent draws challenge from math professor  nevadacurrent.com/2026/09/22/i...
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In first election since being appointed, higher ed regent draws challenge from math professor  • Nevada Current
Patrick Villa, a mathematics professor at the College of Southern Nevada, will face higher education Regent Jennifer McGrath, the incumbent who was appointed to the seat in 2025, during the upcoming g...
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Forget AI — Here’s the Real Cyber Crisis Escalating Right Now
Ransomware is surging in 2026, although few stories are grabbing the global attention that was much more common a few years back. Here’s what you need to know.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
After women in Nevada gained the right to vote, Anne Martin ran for the U.S. Senate in 1918. One hundred years before Nevada elected a female majority legislature. sondracosgrove.substack.com/p/anne-marti...
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Nevada was the first state to elect a female majority legislature in 2018.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
After women in Nevada gained the right to vote, Anne Martin ran for the U.S. Senate in 1918. One hundred years before Nevada elected a female majority legislature. sondracosgrove.substack.com/p/anne-marti...
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Nevada was the first state to elect a female majority legislature in 2018.
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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
THE M'OMENT 🤩 ICYMI: A'ja Wilson becomes the only player in WNBA history to record multiple 1,000-point seasons and remains the fastest to hit the milestone in 39 games. 👏
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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
no Sunday scaries here 🤗 Presented by Richard Harris Law Firm
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19/09/2026
At the University of Texas, Republican Bo French drew widespread, bipartisan condemnation for his attack on South Asian students celebrating their football team’s win. “It used to be directed at immigrants. Now it’s second generation,” one student said.
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Diverse Texas campus bonds in anger after candidate’s racist post
University of Texas students rebuked the racist attack on South Asians by Republican Bo French.
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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Is the current Supreme Court pro- or anti-Trump? @thomasberry.bsky.social says that's the wrong question: the Court has looked favorably on some longstanding presidential power claims (i.e. on removals), while rejecting some major novel power claims advanced by this particular president.
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 18/09/2026
Missouri and Montana Republicans have tried to restrict citizen-led initiatives in recent years. In response, democracy advocates have put constitutional amendments on the ballot declaring popular initiatives a fundamental right.
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To Protect Direct Democracy, Two States Mull a New Approach: Name It As a Right - Bolts
Ballot measures in Missouri and Montana would strengthen citizen-led initiatives. Democracy advocates in each state are going on the offense after facing years of attack.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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College allowing students to earn a bachelor’s in under a year draws scrutiny
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is facing a review after a Washington Post article reported that some students completed degrees in just a few months.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 18/09/2026
Breaking news: President Trump said he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House for reporting what he called “fake news,” breaking with long-running protocol for relations between the executive office and the press.
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Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
The president has a history of feuding with news organizations and has at times tried to ban them and their journalists.
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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Back to our regularly scheduled programming ✅ Presented by Richard Harris Law Firm
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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A new cancer vaccine just wiped out tumors in mice
A breakthrough mRNA cancer vaccine has shown the ability to supercharge the effects of immunotherapy in mice, sparking hope for a universal “off-the-shelf” treatment that could fight multiple cancers....
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Opinion | This surgery can prevent a deadly cancer. Women need to know it’s an option.
There is no effective screening for ovarian cancer, but this procedure can help prevent it.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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No, AI Is Not About to End the World
The reality is that we’ve found better solutions to the concerns that balance the risks while allowing technology to progress in beneficial ways without shutting down innovation.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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The Framers Trusted States, Not Washington, With Elections
That remains the correct position, for reasons of practicality, election integrity and the safeguarding of the nation’s liberty.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles-related complications, local coroner says
The 40-year-old woman, who was from Jefferson County was unvaccinated, according to the coroner.
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Rick Hasen @rickhasen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Breaking: Justice Kavanaugh Rejects Attempt to Require Missouri to Use Republican Gerrymandered Maps for 2026 Elections electionlawblog.org/2026/breakin...
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Breaking: Justice Kavanaugh Rejects Attempt to Require Missouri to Use Republican Gerrymandered Maps for 2026 Elections #ELB
Via Steve Vladeck comes news that Justice Kavanaugh, without referring the matter to the whole Court, has rejected the Missouri AG’s attempt to put back in place a partisan gerrymander that the state ...
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Beth Fukumoto: Who Doesn’t Like Ranked Choice Voting? Incumbents
Hawaiʻi lawmakers, even the progressive ones, have not embraced voting reforms including ranked choice.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Data vs Desert
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 04/09/2026
OPINION: "Before a Mississippi employer uses artificial intelligence to eliminate a block of entry-level work, it should stress-test the career ladder above it," Tsipursky writes. "… The question is how someone will learn the judgment required for the next job once the beginner tasks disappear."
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Opinion | Mississippi Should Stress-Test the Career Ladder Before Committing to Automation
Gleb Tsipursky writes that Mississippi employers should carefully analyze whether their business can withstand automating positions.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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It’s All Relative
Why do adults reject consensus-based decision-making when we all learned and used it as kids?
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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It’s All Relative
Why do adults reject consensus-based decision-making when we all learned and used it as kids?
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Long, Slow Death of Social Democracy open.substack.com/pub/thewelco...
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The Long, Slow Death of Social Democracy
How a great movement faded away.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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An Ideologically Driven Plan To Target Nonprofits?
The New York Post reports on a dangerous and constitutionally suspect plan at the Treasury Department, which houses the Internal Revenue Service, to go after major nonprofits perceived as ideologicall...
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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More Mail Ballots Are Arriving Late This Year, and They’re Getting Tossed (Gift Article)
State officials say they worry about the Postal Service’s ability to deliver votes this fall. They are urging voters to mail their ballots early or use drop boxes so their votes count.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
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Mary Peltola Rolls Out “Fixing the Rigged System” Agenda in Alaska Senate Race
Native Vote 2026 Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping anti-corruption agenda as part of her campaign for U.S. Senate, positioning herself as an “independent voice for Alaska”...
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Michael Barajas @michaelbarajas.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
if you find it hard/distressing to try and follow all the chaos that Trump has created around mail voting ahead of the midterms, read this explainer from @pascalsabino.bsky.social and @burness.bsky.social that walks you through what's going on and what you need to know boltsmag.org/mail-voting-...
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Mail Voting in Turmoil: Your Questions Answered - Bolts
Vote-by-mail was not always such a hot topic. It’s a longstanding practice in the U.S., dating back to the Civil War and even before then. It’s secure, with audits repeatedly... Read More
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29/08/2026
The governor of Wyoming voiced concern this week about “aggressive” and “irregular” conduct by election monitors sent by the Justice Department during the state’s primary election. A local elections official also voiced concerns about the monitors.
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Wyoming governor decries ‘aggressive’ behavior of federal election monitors
The Justice Department sent observers during the state’s primary election this month. A local official said the activities exceeded their authority.
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Sondra Cosgrove @sondracosgrove.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
@lvaces.bsky.social v. Tempo
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