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…
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…
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…
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…
And now, a word from one of my favorite local groups (who don’t get nearly enough attention!): Who does Mayor Oscar Goodman, First Friday, Sin City Chamber of Commerce and Aid for AIDS of Nevada love to have show up at their events? Who won the Las Vegas LGBT Center 2008 Non-Profit of the Year…
Nevada Women’s Lobby Celebrates Domestic Partnerships in Nevada CARSON CITY, Nev. – Yesterday was a historic day for Nevada. In a closely watched vote, the Nevada Senate and Assembly voted to override the Governor’s veto of SB 283. The vote was 14-9 in the Senate and 28-14 in the Assembly, with Republicans and Democrats casting…
I cut my finger (nothing serious) and it is bugging me to type, so it’s short and sweet today: Don’t forget that Domestic Partnership bill SB283 goes up for vote in the Assembly tomorrow! Now’s the time to contact your legislators if you already haven’t! The Center’s LGBT prom is May 16 and for just…
Nevada ProgressNow is hosting Save Our State Coalition rallies around the state (including LV) this evening. Locally, the rally is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Clark County Commission Chambers, 500 Grand Central Pkwy. For more info: erin@progressnownevada.org. Need proof this is important? How about this excellent break-down by Las Vegas Gleaner. I didn’t know…
There’s just so much to get to, let’s dive right in: Support SB397! This bill, brought forward by Sen. Maggie Carlton, would create a fund for environmental clean-up and ban the use of non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags within four years. As many long-time Siren readers know, this is an issue very close to my heart.…
May marks the 2nd anniversary of The Sin City Siren! Let’s do something amazing together! Do you like doing things for a good cause? Have you ever done a 5K? If you’re like me you answered yes to the first question and no to the second. Last year I changed both my answers to YES!…
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