Internet? What internet?
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Making sense of Dr. Tiller’s death
Today I have a guest post about Dr. Tiller’s death at the hands of anti-abortion activists. The writer has asked to remain anonymous, so let’s just call her Friend: Over the past month I have been doing some soul searching about what it means to be pro-choice in America today. The death of Dr. Tiller…
That. Just. Happened.
I don’t even know what to say but I can thank The Gleaner for alerting me to this bat-shit crazy — and quite REAL — vlog created and posted on the internet by one Thomas Mitchell, editor of the Las Vegas Review Journal. (Many years ago, during an interview for a job at Stephens Media…
What do you think?
So, how do you like the changes happening at The Siren? New layout, new features … Have you checked out the Twitter news feed? It’s kind of like my news round-ups, but in real time and with (mostly) less snark (you only get 140 characters, after all). What about the new merchandise? (PS: Any graphic…
A chill round-up in 100+ degree heat
It’s too (suddenly) hot to think deep thoughts, so here’s a round-up of what has caught my eye: New push for expedited solar power plants in NV announced today. This makes me happy. I could write another post on disgraced Republican Senator John Ensign, but it seems more efficient to let the Gleaner do it.…
The hardest truth: Why I’m conflicted about grieving Michael Jackson’s death
For the past couple days — during the marathon Michael Jackson coverage and all-MJ music and video tribute sessions — I’ve been caught with my feet in two different worlds. How is it possible that the sudden death of a pop culture icon has split me in two? I could have never guessed it. Let…
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Weekly Poll: National HIV Testing Day edition
HIV Awareness Day
Today, we have guest contributor Annette Magnus, from Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada: Saturday is National HIV Testing Day and Planned Parenthood encourages you to take the first and most important step and get yourself tested. Here are some facts to make sure you are informed about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV is transmitted in…
The Siren on Twitter
Would you like to follow The Sin City Siren on Twitter? You can! It’s part of my slow progression toward updating The Siren and offering new features on the blog. (Hey, I’m basically a one-woman show here.) More to come!
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