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Steve Sebelius

Steve’s political pop quiz

So, you think you know the crazy world of Nevada politics and business? You think you can separate reality from the bizarre conspiracy theories that multiply like quagga mussels? Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz:

Do what we say, or the golden goose gets it!

Living in Nevada, it’s sometimes easy to forget how large a role the gambling industry plays in civic affairs. After all, we’re used to casinos running the show.

Bundy bunch ought to face justice for their crimes

If the Southern Poverty Law Center got one thing right in the report it released last week about the standoff involving ranting racist rancher Cliven Bundy, it’s this: Those who broke the law need to be held to account.

How about these laws?

Although the 2015 session of the Nevada Legislature is still eight months away, lawmakers have already begun to ask the dedicated and long-suffering lawyers at the Legislative Counsel Bureau to start drafting proposed laws.

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Hate Hobby Lobby ruling? Then repeal the RFRA!

This week, Reps. Dina Titus and Steven Horsford joined with other House Democrats to support a bill aimed at blunting the effect of last week’s decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby allowing churches and religious nonprofits to continue to avoid the contraceptive mandate.

Still tough going in the legal profession

Tough times will continue for another couple years before business in the legal profession returns to normal, a Georgetown expert told the State Bar of Nevada’s annual meeting Thursday.

Suing the president?

For those keeping score, the House of Representatives won’t vote on comprehensive immigration reform in July, but will vote on a bill that would allow lawmakers to sue the president for failing to see that the laws are faithfully executed.

Whatever else it is, Hobby Lobby ruling isn’t narrow

The Supreme Court struck the right balance between the free exercise of religion and the obligation of people — religious and nonreligious alike — way back in 1990.

Supreme Court saves worst for last!

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held today that corporations may be exempt from the requirement to provide contraception insurance coverage based on the owners’ religious beliefs.

Race, politics and maps

Of all the Democratic attacks on state Sen. Mark Hutchison’s lieutenant governor candidacy, the one that has the potential to sting most says he tried to limit the influence of Hispanic voters in Nevada’s elections.

Initiative may be the way to get background checks on the books

Unless you’re prepared to argue that all gun-purchase background checks are illegal under the Second Amendment, you have no reason to oppose the latest initiative petition filed in Nevada.

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