Make Good Trouble Reno

05/14/2026

Do you have a plan to vote?

Voting in Nevada is pretty straightforward, but it still helps to know your options ahead of time.

You can:
-Check your voter registration status
-Learn about early voting dates
-Find your polling place
-Track your ballot if you’re voting by mail

Nevada is a vote-by-mail state, so all registered voters receive a ballot automatically, and you can also choose to vote early or in person on Election Day.

👉 Get everything you need in one place: https://www.vote.org/nevada/

Being prepared helps make the process smoother, no matter how you choose to vote.

Nevada: Register to vote, check your registration, vote by mail, view voter ID laws, find all the dates, deadlines, and forms you need.

05/13/2026

Join Make Good Trouble Reno for Ballots & Beverages: Primary Party, a chance to connect with other civically engaged Nevadans, talk about the issues shaping this election season, and build community ahead of the primary.

And if you're a candidate, please join us for this chance to meet and talk to voters.

📅 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Craft Wine & Beer, Reno

Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballots-beverages-primary-party-tickets-1983173889489

Democracy works better when people show up. And honestly, beverages help too.

Bring your ballot to Craft Wine & Beer, grab a drink, and talk through candidates with neighbors. Democracy is better together.

05/12/2026

Not sure how to get involved locally? Start here.

Reno Coalition of Opposition keeps a running list of events, from protests to community meetings to volunteer opportunities.
👉 https://renocoalition.com/upcoming-events/

You don’t have to do everything.
Just start with something.

Events, Calls to Action, and Recurring meetings below! Join Mailing List APRIL 25th SATURDAY 11AM-1PM Solidarity Saturdays APRIL 25th – SATURDAY/SUNDAY The People’s Democrats: Political Spe…

05/11/2026

“There’s a moment where you have to choose whether to be silent or to stand up.”
— Malala Yousafzai

That moment doesn’t come once. It comes over and over again.
In conversations.
At the ballot box.
In the decisions you make every day.

So when your moment comes… what are you going to do?

05/09/2026

Washoe County voters should start seeing your sample ballots and mail ballots arrive next week, ahead of the state’s May 18 mailing deadline.

Voters who do not receive a sample ballot in the mail can still access it online through the Nevada Secretary of State’s Registered Voter Services portal. The site also allows voters to check and update their registration information, manage mail ballot preferences, review voting history, locate polling places, and view elected officials representing their district.

https://www.nvsos.gov/votersearch

05/08/2026

Think your vote doesn’t matter in the primary?
That’s exactly where it matters most.

Primary elections decide who even makes it onto the general election ballot. And in many races, that’s where the real competition is. With multiple candidates in key races, this is where direction gets set.

Translation: if you skip the primary, you’re letting someone else decide your choices later.

Nevada has competitive races up and down the ballot, from statewide offices to local leadership, and those outcomes shape everything from housing and healthcare to education and the economy.

👉 Get informed: https://thenevadaindependent.com/elections/2026/primary/key

Show up early. Fill out your ballot. Talk it through with people you trust.
Because decisions are being made, with or without you.

05/07/2026

Want to stay informed and know when it’s time to act?

The ACLU is offering Know Your Rights (KYR) resources and updates so you’re not guessing when it matters most—whether that’s voting, protesting, or standing up for yourself or someone else.

👉 Sign up here: https://action.aclu.org/signup/kyru-emails

Stay informed. Stay engaged. Know your rights.

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05/06/2026

Early voting starts Saturday, May 23, and the primary is Tuesday, June 9.

A strong primary depends on people showing up, voting and speaking up for the candidates who reflect their values.

Our May meeting is a Ballots & Beverages party. Ballots start hitting mailboxes around May 11, so bring yours and let’s talk through it together. We’ll walk through key races, share perspectives, and help each other make informed decisions.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballots-beverages-primary-party-tickets-1983173889489

Bring your ballot to Craft Wine & Beer, grab a drink, and talk through candidates with neighbors. Democracy is better together.

05/05/2026

If you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo, let’s be clear what that means.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It’s about resistance. It’s about standing up to a more powerful force and winning.

It’s not Mexican Independence Day. It’s not just tacos and margaritas.

So if we’re going to celebrate, let’s do it in a way that actually means something.

That includes welcoming, respecting, and standing up for the people who came here from Mexico and the Mexican American communities who are part of this country.

If you’re raising a glass today, maybe also raise your voice. Because celebrating resilience should include supporting the people who live it every day.

https://www.almanac.com/cinco-de-mayo-meaning-food-and-facts

Discover the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo, its history, and festive recipes including enchiladas, frijoles, and Mexican soups.

05/04/2026

“Rebellions are built on hope.”
— Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Hope isn’t passive.
It’s what gets people to organize, show up, and keep pushing. Even when it’s hard.

If you’re feeling frustrated, good. Now do something with it.

05/03/2026

There’s a Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte event happening in Reno on May 14 at 6:00 p.m. And it’s one of those moments where being in the room counts.

This isn’t just a party. It’s about supporting the work to protect reproductive rights and elect people who will actually defend them.

✨ Dress code: Mystic Cocktail
(Jewel tones, velvet, vintage or whatever makes you feel powerful. Yes, really.)
📍 Reno (location shared after RSVP)
👥 Hosts include Ethan Clift, Alison Clift-Jennings, Erica Roth, and Liz Braman

Your donation supports We Vote – Nosotros Votamos, a Super PAC working to elect candidates who will stand up for access to care.

👉 RSVP here: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/pledge-1