Issue: November 17, 2011
Hi everybody.
A theme of honesty runs through this issue, and it's enough to make us all a little uncomfortable. In Arts & Culture, Devin Hansrote investigates the stereotyping of addicts.
In our Feature story, Anne Johnson directly and eloquently speaks about the daunting--but sometimes welcome--territory of end-of-life decisions. In News, Dennis Myers delves into the dirty truth behind Yucca Mountain support.
But not all is bleak. In Art of the State, Jessica Santina reviews TMCC's production of the provocative musical Spring Awakening, a play stripped bare (emotionally and literally). In Green, the mother and daughter team of ConservingNow use style and simplicity to keep the community alert and aware of their habits. And in Film, Bob Grimm laments about the lack of overt homosexuality in J. Edgar.
As it is in life, this issue is a balance between the light and the dark, the beauty and burden of honesty--but even in the midst of gray, there's never a dull moment. As always, don't forget to pick up the newsprint edition for exclusive cartoons, columns and other stuff.
Thanks for reading! If it weren't for you, we'd be afraid to speak the truth.
Ashley Hennefer
RN&R special projects editor
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The bitter end
For someone living—and dying—with a terminal illness, options for a merciful, dignified death are scant and pitiless. It’s time to start talking about better outcomes.
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Disunified front
As national Republicans join Nevada on Yucca, local Republicans jump ship.
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Flying high
Maybe only the rich and powerful get to use the fast airport screening.
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Town for sale
Nevada Scheelite can be had for a couple million.
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Occupy minds
Stacey Alonzo is facilitating an art show to benefit Occupy Reno.
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Build community through shared interest
Cooperatives are not just for hippies anymore.
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Moving right along
If I seem a little crabby this week, well, sorry.
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Redistricting leads to predictable results
The redistricting fight is over. Advantage: Democrats.
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Naked ambition
It’s all about sex. Plus, it has nudity. And, there’s singing.
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Blue Nights
Joan Didion once again reveals her private life in a very public way.
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Expect the unexpected
Enslave the Creation will surprise your average death metal fan.
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Bag ladies
ConservingNow wants you to B.Y.O.B—bring your own bag.
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Conservative values
The 2011 conservation scorecard grades Nevada legislators.
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Questionable intelligence
An investigation on smart meters has begun.
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Clearing the debris
Carson Ranger District takes preventative measures against forest fires.
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