I’ve decided to stay and fight
I have to run (literally, it’s time to go for the Sunday run), but I thought I’d tell you what I decided. Until next time, enjoy:
Fork in the road
I haven’t been posting much lately. This is partly because I have a lot less time with the new job. And it’s partly because I’m pondering the future — for The Siren, for my activism, for what I hope is the next phase of my writing career, for me as a woman/wife/sister/friend. The Siren began…
The abortion bogey man v. Health care reform
I can’t say it any better than this. Here’s some information from Planned Parenthood: The Senate recess begins today, and senators will be heading back to their home districts with one thing on their minds: health care reform. I wish I could say it was now just a matter of time until we get a…
QVEGAS: Seeking same-sex couples
I’m sorry I’ve been so light on posts this week. I started a new job (an office gig to make some extra cash) and it is eating up more time than I thought it would. Until I get my ducks in a row it’s going to be a little irregular here at Siren HQ. In…
Take action on health care reform
Want to get on the ground on health care reform? Want to make sure that women’s issues are not evicted from the discussion? Want to do more than just throw spaghetti at your TV everytime someone says Obama wants to kill old people? Here’s your chance! Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada is looking for a…
Habitat for Humanities’ Re-Store is Open!
This is really, really cool! Habitat for Humanities has what’s called a Re-Store, a shop where they sell gently used items good for remodeling your home. (You can also donate items in good condition if you have just done a remodel.) The store is open at 9 a.m. at 1401 N. Decatur (at Vegas Drive).…
Quickie – ERA re-introduced in Congress
I’m a bit swamped but wanted to put up a quick post on the reintroduction of the Equal Rights Amendment by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). Is it time or is it unnecessary? I want to know your thoughts.
The Weekly Poll: unhealthy fear edition
Sometimes it RAINNs
I like this new PSA from RAINN – Rape Abuse and Incest National Network: If you or someone you know needs help, contact your local police and you can get further services from RAINN’s national 24/7 hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE. (They also have an online hotline.) Locally we have some dedicated folks over at the Rape Crisis…
Grab bag
There’s a lot of stuff going on: Don’t let conservatives hurt women’s health care choices in the health care reform package. Sign Planned Parenthood’s letter to Congress. Nevada is a “distressed” state with the second fastest growing number of people on food stamps (now 11 percent of population, with another 11 percent qualifying but not…
The Sin City Siren 