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LETTER: The culture of historical ignorance comes to UNLV

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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

LETTER: Cortez Masto shows some courage

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LETTER: On the matter of anti-Trump violence

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LETTER: In favor of internet content control

LETTER: National parks are great, but the country does have a budget problem

Joe Schaerer Las Vegas

August 28, 2019 - 9:00 pm

When is it going to stop? The Review-Journal reported on Saturday that a group of Native Americans wants the iconic “Hey Reb” statue removed from the UNLV campus because they find it offensive and not welcoming.

Well, it welcomed you.

It is bad enough that our young people do not learn about the history of this country — or the world, for that matter. You are not going to change history by tearing down statues and burning books.

Get over it.

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

LETTER: Cortez Masto shows some courage

David Tulanian Henderson

October 5, 2025 - 9:01 pm

Bucks Senate Democrats on shutdown.

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LETTER: On the matter of anti-Trump violence

Judith Pantages Las Vegas

October 5, 2025 - 9:00 pm

How are Democrats expected to react?

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LETTER: In favor of internet content control

Bill Minarik Las Vegas

October 4, 2025 - 9:01 pm

Everything has a limit.

LETTER: National parks are great, but the country does have a budget problem

David Kepper Las Vegas

October 4, 2025 - 9:00 pm

What’s the alternative to Trump cuts?

LETTER: Cartoon missed the mark

James Moldenhauer North Las Vegas

October 3, 2025 - 9:01 pm

Having stocks teaches economics no more than having a car teaches auto mechanics.

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LETTER: Las Vegas trees may be a necessary casualty in water crisis

Richard L. Strickland North Las Vegas

October 3, 2025 - 9:01 pm

Are the ash trees endemic to this part of the country?

LETTER: Editorial on ideas was too vague

Adrian Figueroa Dinuba, California

October 3, 2025 - 10:52 pm

If public funding is pulled for many institutions such as schooling for all grades, it could chill academic freedom.

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LETTER: Data centers and water use

Annoula Wylderich Las Vegas

October 3, 2025 - 9:00 pm

How can Nevada keep approving these projects?

LETTER: Free speech goes both ways

Ken Christian Boulder City

October 2, 2025 - 9:01 pm

Free speech works both ways. Be careful what you wish for. You might get it.

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LETTER: Another way to soak customers for NV Energy

Barry Perea Las Vegas

October 3, 2025 - 2:07 pm

While NV Energy officials say they want to make sure consumers don’t experience disruptions to service, it seems the way they intend to do this is by making Las Vegas homeowners live in a hot house.