Celebrate Progress 2026 is in two days, and we're excited to announce that our Progressive Leader of the Year is Sen. Dina Neal! Thank you, Sen. Neal, for all your work to protect and empower marginalized communities! Join us in celebrating her: bit.ly/BBPCP26
This Labor Day, gas prices are higher than ever! Americans across the country have paid over $30 billion more than average for fuel since Trump started his war on Iran.
The Colorado River deal was struck in 1922, before anyone accounted for climate change, tribal water rights, or a wave of AI data centers all competing for the same shrinking supply. This week on Battle Born Bytes, we're breaking down the big ol’ mess of the Colorado River deal. bit.ly/3TeKYLo
Lake Mead is Disappearing. Data Centers Just Made It Worse;
Lake Mead and the Colorado River aren’t doing so hot. Good thing Nevada is betting big on data centers…right? The Colorado River deal was struck in 1922, before anyone accounted for climate change,…
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Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection campaign is being bankrolled by Ben Horowitz, a billionaire who runs a venture capital firm that funds Flock, AI companies, and data centers. Lombardo is working for tech oligarchs, not Nevadans.
We're excited to announce that at Celebrate Progress 2026, the Progressive Legacy Award will go to Laura Martin for being a lifelong champion of Nevadans' rights as Executive Director of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada! Join us in celebrating her and our other honorees! bit.ly/BBPCP26
Crypto rules should protect consumers—not politicians’ profits. The Trump family’s growing crypto business shows why the CLARITY Act needs strong ethics and conflict-of-interest protections www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
Trump-appointed regulator OKs banking license for Trump-linked crypto firm
The decision would give new powers and federal credibility to a venture in which the president and his family retain a substantial financial interest.
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It’s been more than 5 years since the 2020 election, and Trump continues to push this narrative about stolen votes and a vast conspiracy to change the votes. On Battle Born Bytes Investigates, we’re digging into the dark money propelling this forward. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiPQ...
Follow the Money: Who's Funding the "Stolen Election" Myth?
It’s been more than five years since the 2020 election, and Trump and his allies continue to push this narrative about stolen votes, undocumented immigrants voting, and a vast conspiracy to change…
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For four years, Gov. Joe Lombardo has given data center companies handouts while hard-working families struggle to make ends meet. Nevadans are ready for a governor who will work for us, not the corporations that give the biggest campaign donations.
It's time to start revealing incredible honorees for Celebrate Progress! The Rising Progressive Leader of the Year for the South is Will Moore, for all of his work as the Civic Engagement Director at Mi Familia Vota Nevada! Get your ticket here: bit.ly/BBPCP26
It's time to start revealing incredible honorees for Celebrate Progress! The Progressive Activist of the Year is Kerry Durmick for her constant fight to protect our democracy as the state director for All Voting is Local! Get tickets to celebrate Kerry and all our other honorees here: bit.ly/BBPCP26
It's time to start revealing incredible honorees for Celebrate Progress! The Rising Progressive Leader of the Year for the South is Will Moore, for all of his work as the Civic Engagement Director at Mi Familia Vota Nevada! Get your ticket here: bit.ly/BBPCP26
Wildfires just tore through Northern Nevada once again. And while the fires are mostly contained by now, the cost of wildfire season doesn't end when the flames go out. On Battle Born Bytes, we're breaking down what these fires actually cost Nevadans. bit.ly/4c08br5
Wildfires Are Getting Worse. Nevada's Safety Net Isn't Keeping Up.
Wildfires just tore through Northern Nevada once again. And while the fires are mostly contained by now, the cost of wildfire season doesn't end when the flames go out. So this week on Battle Born…
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Nevadans have watched our electricity bills skyrocket while data centers continue to move into our state; we're tired of subsidizing the electricity bills of big corporations. Aaron Ford plans to hold data centers accountable if he becomes governor.
An anonymous Hope for Prisoners Member says that former CEO Jon Ponder used his relationship with Gov. Lombardo to scare him into not reporting Ponder's abuse. Jon Ponder has now been arrested on nine felony counts and 11 gross misdemeanors, including sexual abuse of a prisoner.
There's a camera nearby logging your license plate right now. Las Vegas Metro's Flock cameras were paid for by a private donor, have no public transparency portal, and have already been used to track a protest. So who's watching the watchers? Watch now: bit.ly/4g9OduW
Why Flock Cameras are Tracking Your Car | The AI Surveillance State is Here
There's a camera near you logging your license plate, your car's make and model, even your bumper stickers, tracking you whether or not you've ever committed a crime. This week on Battle Born Bytes,…
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It's time to start revealing incredible honorees for Celebrate Progress! The Rising Progressive Leader of the Year for the North is Jessica Munger, for her tireless work as the Programs & Policy Manager at Silver State Equality! Join us to celebrate here: bit.ly/4wRuE1K
President Trump today signed an executive order narrowing the recommended childhood vaccine schedule. This will make it harder for Nevada families to keep their kids protected and could accelerate the outbreaks of preventable diseases in a state that already struggles with health care access.
We're only one month away from Celebrate Progress! Join us in coming together to celebrate the advocates who fight day in and day out for the progressive future of Nevada! Get your tickets here: bit.ly/BBPCP26
Joe Lombardo said it himself: he cares more about making Trump’s billionaire friends happy than he cares about everyday Nevadans. We deserve a leader who puts hard-working families first, not helping the rich get richer.
Nevada has tough choices ahead as the battle between tech companies, energy companies, & everyday Nevadans comes to a head. This week on Battle Born Bytes, we're breaking down the data center fight & how the demand for them has outgrown the water & energy availability in the state. bit.ly/4bCct7H
Why Nevada’s Pushing Back Against Data Centers
Data centers are all the rage (or, I suppose, generated all the rage), and they're pulling an enormous amount of power and water to do it. Nevada has tough choices ahead as the battle between tech…
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Investing in Paid Family Medical Leave is investing in the well-being of one million Nevadans & our economy. We deserve a leader who will put our health over the interests of big business; so far, Gov. Joe Lombardo has shown he can’t stand up to do what's right for us.
No-Show Joe Lombardo only turns out for Donald Trump & instead of standing up for Nevadans, all he does is defend his record number of vetoes. Did vetoing these bills protect families, or did it protect the interests of his political allies?
While the #TrumpLombardoEconomy is making working-class families choose between putting food on the table and fuel in the car, Trump thinks now is a great time to take a victory lap for providing families a meager $130 in savings.
Medicare & Medicaid just turned 61 years old, & instead of a party, they got a budget cut to the tune of billions of dollars. This week on Battle Born Bytes, we explore how the Trump administration has instituted new policies that harm access to these life-saving programs.
The Fight for Medicaid and Medicare Continues, 61 Years Later Anniversary Battle Born Bytes Nevada
Medicare and Medicaid just turned 61 years old, and instead of a party, they got a budget cut to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars stripped from the programs that millions of Americans…
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Medicaid and Medicare have spent 61 years proving that healthcare can be affordable & accessible when we put people over profits. We need to build on that progress, protect coverage, and take on the corporate price gouging driving up the cost of care.
Over 11 million people are going to see the price of their prescription drugs skyrocket because the Trump Administration gutted Medicare Part D subsidies. Our president is admitting that he'd rather pay for war than pay for the well-being of Americans.
Join us for Celebrate Progress 2026 on September 10th! We're coming together to celebrate the advocates who fight day in and day out for the progressive future of Nevada! Get your tickets here! bit.ly/BBPCP26
Nevada has joined a dozen other states in suing to stop Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Is this just states trying to make news, or could the lawsuit actually work? This week on Battle Born Bytes, we’re diving into why that competition matters:
Why States Are Pushing Back Against The Paramount-Warner Bros Merger
Despite lots of fanfare in the news, Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros isn’t a done deal…yet. Nevada has joined a dozen other states in suing to stop the $110 billion acquisition in order to…
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Trump recently announced plans to add tariffs on generic drugs produced outside the United States. This move would help the Big Pharma friends of the president get richer while we're stuck paying exorbitant prices.
Joe Lombardo says he's considering a gas tax holiday as Nevadans continue struggling with high fuel prices. While we appreciate the admission that the Trump-Lombardo economy is failing, a temporary holiday doesn’t fix our long-standing problems
Lombardo Wants A Gas Tax Holiday, but Nevada Needs Real Relief
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo says he's considering a special legislative session to create a gas tax holiday as Nevadans continue struggling with high fuel prices. While we appreciate the admission…
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