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Bert Johnson
Reno/Tahoe Reporter
Bert Johnson is a reporter and producer based in Reno, where he covers the state legislature and stories that resonate across Nevada. He began his career in journalism after studying abroad during the summer of 2011 in Egypt, during the Arab Spring. Before he joined Nevada Public Radio and Capital Public Radio, Bert was a contributor at KQED and the Sacramento News & Review. He was also a photographer, video editor and digital producer at the East Bay Express. He also previously worked as a producer on Insight with Beth Ruyak.
Bert likes tinkering with bikes, backpacking the Sierra and studying Spanish, which has helped him cover stories in Mexico City and Puerto Rico.
In Nevada’s capital, Trump Supporters Protest Inauguration, Promise To Elect ‘True Conservatives’
January 20, 2021
A small group of pro-Trump protesters gathered in front of the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City to voice their opposition to incoming Biden administration and plot next steps.
After Months Of Demonstrations At Nevada’s Capitol, Officials Prepare For Possible Armed Protests
January 15, 2021
In the wake of the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Nevada governor activates National Guard but local law enforcement plays down the risk of violence.
Pro-Trump Protest In Carson City Remains Peaceful
January 6, 2021
As a mob of pro-Trump extremists overwhelmed police and stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the lame-duck president’s supporters in Northern Nevada protested without violence.
New Nevada Eviction Moratorium Comes Too Late For Some
December 18, 2020
As new eviction moratorium takes effect, Nevadans who lost work to the pandemic struggle to stay housed.
Social Media App Parler’s ‘Free Speech’ Focus Draws Conservatives — And Violent Extremists, Experts Say
December 6, 2020
The social media app caught on with supporters of President Donald Trump, because it promised not to censor posts based on content. But researchers say freedom of speech is beside the point.
Nevada’s Immigrant Communities Respond To Biden Victory
November 19, 2020
Immigrants are breathing a sigh of relief at Trump’s defeat, but expect the fight for immigration reform to continue.
QAnon Supporters, Paramilitary Groups Promise ‘Fight' Over Election At Pro-Trump Rally Near Nevada’s Capitol
November 15, 2020
Organizers and crowd members promoting a variety of far right conspiracy theories met in Carson City to reject the results of the presidential election, which Vice President Joe Biden won with a wide margin in the electoral college and popular vote.
In Battleground Nevada, Trump Supporters Protest Results For Two Days Touting Unsubstantiated Election Claims
November 8, 2020
For two consecutive days, supporters of lame-duck President Donald Trump converged on the Nevada state capital.
Votes In Tightly Contested Nevada Still Need To Be Cured. But What Does That Mean?
November 6, 2020
Election expert warns vote-by-mail process risks leaving thousands of votes uncounted.
As Ballot Counting Continues, Nevada Remains In Play
November 4, 2020
Nevada has the six electoral college votes Vice President Biden needs to win the presidency, but the result is still in the air with a smaller Democrat lead than predicted and delayed results at the polls.