Thomas Mitchell

Could a Socialist be the Democratic Nominee for President?

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To their eternal ignominy Nevada Democratic caucus voters have helped jump start the presidential candidacy of self-identified democratic-socialist Bernie Sanders, a man who could not have voted for himself if he lived here because he is not a registered Democrat. The Vermont independent senator won 47 percent of the state?s equivalent delegates, picking up strong … [Read more...] about Could a Socialist be the Democratic Nominee for President?

Federal Bill would Negate Right-to-Work Laws

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A month ago the U.S. House passed on a near party line vote of 224-194 a bill dubbed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO Act. Among other things the bill would nullify state right-to-work laws, such as Nevada?s 66-year-old right-to-work law and those of 26 other states. Workers would be forced to pay union dues in order to keep their jobs. All three of … [Read more...] about Federal Bill would Negate Right-to-Work Laws

Nevada state and local taxes already too regressive

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In this presidential election year there has been an ongoing and vigorous debate, nay, a knock-down-drag-out fight over the question of whether the wealthy pay their fair share of federal taxes. There is ample ammo for both sides of that argument. But when it comes to state and local taxes there is no debate. The tax data from nearly every state shows those tax practices are … [Read more...] about Nevada state and local taxes already too regressive

Federal spending by both parties must be reined in

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There is always one issue on which both parties in Washington never fail to agree ? more and more spending. President Trump?s proposed 2021 fiscal year budget of $4.8 trillion includes a deficit of $1 trillion dollars, almost double the deficit for the Obama administration?s final year in office, but the squawking isn?t about the deficit and the mounting national debt. It is … [Read more...] about Federal spending by both parties must be reined in

Courts should overturn ?Red Flag? law

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A number of Nevada counties have passed Second Amendment sanctuary resolutions in response to state lawmakers passing a ?Red Flag? law in 2019 that would allow persons accused of being a potential danger to themselves or others to have their firearms confiscated by order of a judge. But rather than threatening to flout the law, the better route is the one taken by Elko … [Read more...] about Courts should overturn ?Red Flag? law