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Contention, Peace, and Shadow
The following is in response to a talk titled, “Peacemakers Needed” given by the President of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, at the Church’s bi-annual General Conference in April 2023.
Why there are more Independents than Democrats or Republicans
Around 40% of Americans have identified as Independent since 2011, according to Gallup. One need not look far into the past, or even the present, to see why most Americans are disenchanted with the other two parties.
Vegas Band “Radical West” Performs Online Amidst Live Show Cancellations
As the tides of the music industry continuously change due to the pandemic, artists have been finding new ways to reach their audience. Live-streaming and virtual performances have become increasingly popular among big-name artists and local musicians alike. Radical West, a local rock band in Las Vegas, Nevada, is continuously finding ways to turn some of the challenges of the pandemic into opportunities.
How Racing Optics Adapted to the Pandemic
Racing Optics, a family-owned business that manufactures multi-laminated film for motorsports applications, found themselves in a trying situation during the pandemic; racing events were shut down, and shops that carried their products were closed. In order to adapt to the new terrain, Racing Optics began manufacturing PPE in the form of face shields.
Guerrilla Pizza Gives Las Vegas a Taste of Detroit
With business beginning to pick up in Las Vegas’s Downtown area, a new pizza shop only a few minutes south of the Art’s District is quickly becoming a local favorite. The owner of the shop, Robby Cunningham, recounts his journey to starting Guerilla Pizza and shares his passion for Detroit-style pies.
A Music Producer in Vegas Finds Success After Losing His Job to the Pandemic
Steven Zeller, like millions of other Americans, lost his job at the beginning of the pandemic. But when that chapter closed, he began a new one at Naked City Audio, a local recording studio in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Saga of a Community Fridge in Las Vegas
In a time of job scarcity and food insecurity, a community fridge struggles to help those in need due to continual set-backs from the city in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Teachers Return to the Classroom in Las Vegas
Online learning has been the new normal in Nevada since the onset of the pandemic. Armed with a vaccine, teachers are preparing to set foot in the classroom again. A 12th Grade English Language Arts teacher at Shadow Ridge High School in Las Vegas shares his optimism for the future.
The Psychology of America’s Extreme Political Tribalism
While it is easy to diagnose the nation with extreme political tribalism, prescribing a treatment for it is a more complicated matter. Dr. Robert Wright, professor of Psychology at Brigham Young University - Idaho, volunteers his expertise in dissecting the current predicament and suggests a potential remedy as well.
About Consider This
Partisan commentary only serves as a means to reinforce political preconceptions. Consider This, however, is dedicated to having nuanced conversations about political issues in an effort to become informed. We are not concerned with who is right, but what is true, and aim to evaluate how we, as a society, think. We hope our content will serve as a diving board for those who wish to plunge deeper into the minutiae of our country’s political issues.
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