Today is National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered? Is your registration current with your correct address and party affiliation? (You can check it here.) There’s never been a better time to check. In Nevada, you can even register to vote online! The last day to register is Oct. 6 (next Friday). So what are…
From our friends at Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada: Interested in getting more involved with Planned Parenthood? Now is a great time to start! We are phone banking every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Phone banking is a great way to get involved with Planned Parenthood, and it’s an amazing opportunity…
In modern warfare, rape has become a tool of combat. From Bosnia to Afghanistan, attacking forces have used the brutality of rape to control those they wish to conquer or punish. And if that is the case, there is a silent war happening right here in our country where Native American women are more than…
From our friends at ProgressNow Nevada: It’s Romney’s first visit to Nevada since his candid comments came out. Come tell Romney what you really think of him! WHEN: Friday, September 21 @ 11:00am WHERE: Cox Pavilion on UNLV’s campus (Next to Thomas & Mack) Link to Faceook event to share with friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/385673048171962 For questions…
I’m nursing a sick two-year-old, so we’re gonna keep this quick: Mitt Romney hates you: And by you, I mean people who think food is an entitlement. I suppose now we’re going to be hearing about the 47% — those Romney claims don’t pay any income taxes. And I’m sure this is in part because…
I’ve been a bit tied up working on a creative side project. Plus, to be honest, I’m a bit wiped out from the back-to-back RNC/DNC dramas. So, how about a break? Back to the grind tomorrow…
Jobs R Us: According to this story, Nevada is one of the top seven states with the most new jobs on the horizon. I’m sorry, I just laughed so hard that my coffee came out my nose. The premise is that each of the seven states in this list will have job growth of more…
In the September issue of More Magazine, Hanna Rosin has a piece called “Why Testosterone is the New Estrogen.” (I can’t find a link on their site, drat!) In the piece, the author of the new book The End of Men argues that our culture has shifted so much on gender issues — more women…
Do you ever think to yourself, “I wonder what that gal that writes The Sin City Siren sounds like?” You’re in luck, my curious friends! I’m going to be on the real-live radio on Friday around 9:30 a.m. Tune in to KNPR, 88.9 on the dial, as they used to say on the radio when…
In a convention packed with amazing stories and amazing speeches — I highly recommend viewing Rep. John Lewis‘ moving speech — President Obama delivered a stirring, concise argument for his re-election on Thursday night. In his trademark style, he acknowledged the hard times while motivating Americans to look with optimism to the future. It was…
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