Nevada
Abortion has been on the Nevada Ballot before
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Step back in time to 1990 and supporters of Question 7 on the Nevada Ballot could be seen with their signs standing along Reno’s main drag Virginia Street.
Question 7 was a referendum which asked Nevada voters if state abortion laws should stay just as they are.
Any changes would have to be through a vote of the people.
“What we were looking at was an overwhelming male legislature and overwhelming conservative legislature,” says Maggie Tracey who spearheaded “Campaign for Choice”. “And leaders of the legislature were specifically conservative and anti-choice. Many of them did not believe in abortion in cases of rape or incest.”
Tracey says the campaign aimed to bypass Nevada lawmakers at the time.
The campaign was the first of its kind in the country. Tracey says it was truly a grassroots effort with volunteers spread throughout the state.
The group had to gather 85,000 verified signatures to make it to the ballot, they collected 100,000.
“Keep the government out of our business.”
Tracey says that was the message.
The campaign did not use the word abortion as it was considered a “dirty word”.
She says she was surprised as to who supported the effort, and who didn’t. The Democratic Party did not support the measure, neither did Nevada’s Democratic Governor at the time.
The Catholic Bishop of Nevada sent a letter to all churches in the state requiring priests to read it to parishioners during Sunday Services.
“Abortion is a grave evil” he wrote.
Question 7 passed by more than 60% of the vote. The success story would later appear in Vogue Magazine.
Sitting next to Tracey, Lindsey Harmon president of the Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom. The next generation has taken the torch from “Campaign for Choice.”
Their November ballot question asks if the voter wants abortion to be a constitutional right here in Nevada.
Harmon says they had to collect more than 100,000 signatures. They handed in 200,000.
Listening to Tracey’s travails, Harmon says all that is old is new again.
“Reverting back to a time when you know women didn’t have the same rights men do, and in a pre-Rowe world,” says Harmon. “Clearly by the reversal of Rowe v. Wade.”
Harmon says now they have cell phones and social media to engage people-particularly young people to the campaign.
Tracey says Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom uses the word abortion all the time to make a stand,
“We are in a modern era where we understand abortion is health care,” says Harmon. “That these are complicated decisions that women are making with their doctors with their support system. This is not something politicians should be engaged in.”
Harmon says she is standing on the shoulders of those who came before her without the same rights of those who came before her.
While this ballot question is state specific, it is a national movement she says because there are fears of an impending federal abortion ban.
That fact is underscored by the amount of money Nevadans For Reproductive Freedom has taken in which stands at $4,000,000 dollars.
By contrast in 1990 “Campaign for Choice” worked on a budget of $300,000 dollars.
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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Wolf Pack are headed on a road trip! A whole group of Nevada coaches, student athletes and staff are hitting the road across Northern Nevada to spread the brand of Wolf Pack athletics.
The trip will span over three days and over a thousand miles across the region, giving them the chance to connect with fans, alumni, and all the communities across Northern Nevada.
“It’s a really fun opportunity to get out in a lot of communities in Northern Nevada that often times come to Reno to support the Wolf Pack,” said head football coach Jeff Choate. “It’s an opportunity for us to get our brand out locally and just interact with some great people.”
The Coaches Caravan kicked off their journey Monday morning in Carson City, gathering at the Nevada State Capitol, greeted by a group of Wolf Pack faithful who were beyond excited to have the opportunity for interaction.
“So much about what college athletics is are bringing communities together. There’s nothing that brings a community together like sports,” said athletic director Stephanie Rempe. “It lets them get to know our coaches and athletes and the things that they’re trying to do to represent the university and the state of Nevada. Getting to know them and meet them makes you care that much more and makes them want to come support and cheer on the Pack!”
The Coaches Caravan continues through Northern Nevada until their final stop on Wednesday afternoon, meeting with thirteen communities around the region in total.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have orchestrated many groundbreaking moves this offseason, but none as important as the impact they made at a fundraising event.
Over the weekend, the Raiders hosted the Silver & Black Gala, raising $2.5 million for mental health in Nevada. Sunday marked the third time the organization had hosted the event, which has produced a tremendous turnout.
Several individuals spoke during the event, including Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and president Sandra Douglass Morgan, who each highlighted the importance of acknowledging mental health.
Davis’ Thoughts
- “We’re here to raise money for mental health, which is one of the most important things we can all deal with,” Davis said. “Every one of us is impacted by mental health and our families, friends, or anywhere else, we are all directly affected. That’s why it’s so critical to raise money for our community. We’re grateful for you all, and appreciate you being here.”
Morgan’s Thoughts
“Mental health remains one of the most urgent issues across Nevada,” Morgan said. “Through the Silver & Black Gala, the Raiders Foundation is helping expand access to trusted, community-based resources that meet people where they are. This year’s recipients reflect the depth and complexity of that work, supporting our community in schools, clubhouses, homes, shelters, and family systems statewide.”
The Raiders also honored former player Carl Nassib and NFL broadcaster Jay Glazer on Sunday night as the winners of the Commitment to Excellence award. Here is what each of them had to say.
Glazer’s Thoughts
- “First, this is incredible what the Raiders are doing,” Glazer said. “God blessed me with the ability to communicate, so I’m going to use that to try and help other people. When we’re willing to share our scars, we turn them into strength—into something that connects us as teammates with nothing to hide. That’s what builds a true team, a championship team. I’m proud to stand with you and be part of this team tonight.”
Nassib’s Thoughts
- “It is truly a privilege to be up here,” Nassib said. “We’re creating space for people to be vulnerable—and that work is truly lifesaving. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about showing up and reminding people they’re not alone.”
Overall Thoughts
This has been a tremendous event over the last few years, and the Raiders’ organization has done a great job of raising awareness for mental health. This will be an event that the team will continue to host in the future.
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