‘Hottest year I’ve ever experienced’: canvassers in Nevada grapple with heat as they work to mobilise voters
Oct 23, 2024
Residents of Las Vegas have endured a string of record-breaking heatwaves in summer with a very warm fallBy now, the canvassers at Make the Road Nevada know how to prepare themselves for the record-breaking heat.Members of the progressive group – which focuses on mobilising Black and Latino voters – layer on white, UPF-protective shirts, and sweat-wicking performance wear. They fill their 50-quart coolers with ice-cold water. And they pack lots and lots of chips – barbecue Lays, and Cheetos and Doritos – for the road. The salt helps stave off dehydration. Continue reading...