Sally Denton is a writer based in Santa Fe and author of six books, including The Money and the Power: The Making of Las Vegas and Its Hold on America and the forthcoming The Pink Lady: The Many Lives of Helen Gahagan Douglas (Bloomsbury Press).
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'Tricky Dick' vs. the Pink Lady
Nixon’s victory over Helen Gahagan Douglas was one of the nastiest in history, and a prototype for... MORE
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Next Stop, the Senate
As the House narrowly passed the health-care bill Saturday night, Sen.... MORE
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Tarnished Ensign's Next Move
The sex scandal-marred Nevada Republican is finished politically—his party is mobilizing against... MORE
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Giving Harry Hell
Majority Leader Harry Reid is embattled in Washington—and trailing in the polls at home.... MORE
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What Vegas Can Teach Congress
Even Mob-run casinos knew enough to give a high percentage of their take back to the players.... MORE
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Sin City Senator
In laissez-faire Nevada, anything goes: except sexual hypocrisy and casino-tainted politicians.... MORE
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Can These Two Horses Save Racing?
On Saturday, Calvin Borel will attempt to become the first jockey ever to win the Triple Crown on... MORE
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Who's Murdering the Prostitutes of Albuquerque?
At least 12 young women have been murdered, their bodies found in a pit in the desert.... MORE
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The Man Obama Double-Crossed
The president’s staffing nightmares began with Bill Richardson, the erstwhile Commerce nominee, who... MORE
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Obama Craps Out in Las Vegas
As the local economy crumbles and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman seizes on the president's words to... MORE
