Two years ago my household made the commitment to avoid plastic shopping bags whenever possible in favor of reusable shopping bags. For the most part I would say it has been the second-least painless environmental change in our household (the easiest being switching to CFLs). The most common problem is when you forget your reusable…
If you’re pissed about the budget crisis, here’s your chance to sound off. The Legislative Commission’s Budget Subcommittee is going to be reviewing sections of the budget with a fine-tooth-comb in a series of meetings starting this week. These meetings are open to the public! Consider this your Call to Service. You can attend the…
Do we really have to talk about this? I feel like I need some therapy first. I like The Gleaner’s take the best: … [T]he proposals unveiled by the nation’s most unbalanced governor are not the result of an informed and responsible policy analysis. They are what happens when a self-obsessed emotionally unbalanced and ultimately…
So, the new feminist dust-up is about the Obama cover of Ms. Magazine. It’s gone so far as to become a headline story on CNN this morning — with the familiar trope of trotting out two competing feminist women to duke it out. The Question seems to be two-fold: 1. Is it okay for a…
Did you know that the Roe v Wade decision is 36 years old this year? That’s something to celebrate! Planned Parenthood has organized a Rock for Roe event from 7-10 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Jackson’s Bar and Grill, 6020 W. Flamingo Road. Includes entertainment from local bands as well as information from local orgs.…
It’s that time of year again … V-Day … and you know what that means … Auditions for the community production of One of Us + A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer organized by Tia Taymar and Samantha Krerowicz. Auditions are for One of Us are Jan. 19 and 21, 7 p.m.…
I’m feeling rather uninspired lately. Why bother? Everything just feels shitty. Is it the shitty economy? In particular, is it the bleak outlook for Las Vegas’ (and vicariously Nevada’s) economy? Is it hulking, half-finished, man-eating City Center blotting out the sun? Is it post-holiday humdrum? Is it this dastardly cold that is camping in my…
I am afflicted with The Killer Cold, but that is not keeping me from bringing you info about local happenings: Planned Parenthood’s WHAT (Women’s Health Activist Team) meeting is tonight at 6 p.m. at their Charleston Blvd. location. They’ll be discussing Rock for Roe (Jan. 24 at Jackson’s Bar and Grill) and the Obama administration…
It’s a new year and I’m evaluating The Sin City Siren. Should I start allowing ads? Are my readers getting the content they want? How can I make The Sin City Siren as awesome as possible? Here’s your chance to tell me what you think. Complete The Sin City Siren readership survey by Jan. 31…
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