Citizen Journalist  May 3, 2012

I was able to enter Gaza, and was there for nearly three glorious days before Hamas forced me to leave again.

My time there was truly better than I could have hoped, or asked for. During my few days there, I found and rented a rented a great flat (for the month!) on the beautiful Mediterranean, saw dear old friends who’ve been locked in the prison that has become Gaza, and have not been able to leave, met some amazing women and activists, went to an art and cultural center, where we told stories, drank tea and I was serenaded Fairouz! We also spent time in the too cool and delicious Mezage cafe (it has been SO long since I had a real green salad & proper meal in Egypt:/).

By Bianca Valdez, April 19, 2012

A Supreme Court decision is expected to bring clarity to medical marijuana distribution laws.

Two district court judges with two opposing viewpoints will lead to one Nevada Supreme court decision that will decide the fate of dozens of medical marijuana patients who have no means to obtain their medicine.

The city has seen many recent court cases against people that have operated medical marijuana dispensaries. Defendants claim to be “caregivers” providing medicine to legal patients.

By Morgan Bazil, April 17, 2012

In Business for 20 Years, Closing After 20 Years Mayra Politis, owner of the world’s largest vintage clothing store, The Attic, closed her doors after 20 years in business on March 2, 2012.

The NV Energy station, which is less than two feet away from The Attic, exploded and damaged the building. The damage done to the building was classified as seismic and was the most expensive of all stores that had also been damaged by the explosion.