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African-American unemployment hits new low under Donald Trump

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Nicholas P. Gartner Henderson
January 18, 2018 - 9:00 pm
 

Have the African-American unemployment figures been reported in the press in Las Vegas? I find it curious that our “racist” president’s efforts to help people of color gain employment has not been front-page news.

The unemployment rate for our fellow citizens of color is the lowest ever in the history of our nation. I wonder why it is not being hailed by all concerned with such things. Oh, yeah. Maybe nobody really cares, even those who point fingers at the president.

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Boulder Highway. (Las Vegas Review-Journal, File)
LETTER: End is nigh for Eastside Cannery?
Edward Vodek Las Vegas

Why tear down something that has plenty of life left in it? The corporations need to stop and think about their communities that support their business.

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LETTER: Safety first for e-scooter riders
Loretta A. Eichelberger North Las Vegas

While on my way to shopping and other errands, I usually see teenagers on e-bikes or small scooters. None wears helmets. Very few pay attention to vehicles near them.

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LETTER: Flipped birds? Oh, my!
Ellen Shaw Henderson

“No Kings” demonstrator Doug Parker complains that a dozen people driving by his protest gave his group the finger. Well, cry me a river.

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