It’s a time of anniversaries. On May 6, The Sin City Siren turns 1. I can hardly believe it’s been a whole year. And know what else has turned one recently? Erin Davies’ Fag Bug. Remember the Fag Bug? Here’s the recap for the rusty: Last April Erin’s grey VW Bug was vandalized with homophobic…
Just in time for Earth Day, a report from the National Academy of Sciences has concluded that exposure to smog and ozone definitely lead to premature death, putting weight behind the case for lowering air pollution. In wackadoo Earth Day/Equal Pay Day nonsense (a two-fer!): Being a feminist hurts the environment because equal pay means…
The Senate is set to vote on a fair pay law that could help a lot of people. Here’s the details from Nevada NOW: This Wednesday, the Senate is scheduled to vote on a the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a bill that could have a major impact on the lives of women who’ve been…
One of my favorite local eco-activists, Tara Pike was featured on the TLC program What Not to Wear tonight! I loved that the Rebel Recycling program got some national TV time (as well as spotlighting that there are people in Las Vegas who are not completely obsessed with gross consumerism and a throw-away culture)! Tara…
First, let me say a big WELCOME to any new BlogHer readers who have stumbled over to the humble Sin City Siren. We hope you like what you see here. And please feel free to let us know what you think! For long-time readers, you know there’s been a sort of open debate about whether…
Passing this on from Nevada NOW … You are needed! Tax Day, Tuesday April 15th -To send a message! Together we can tell George Bush! INVEST IN AMERICA NOT IN WAR! BRING YOUR SIGNS AND VOICES! ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 SUNSET POST OFFICE, 1001 E. SUNSET RD., LAS VEGAS, 89199 ARRIVE AT 5:45 PM…
So I wanted to share the responses I’ve gotten so far to the e-mails I sent back as part of The Sin City Siren’s campaign to get Republic Services and retailers to recycle used CFLs (compact fluorescent lightbulbs). Below are the responses so far … — E
I just finished watching Shut Up & Sing, the documentary about the Dixie Chicks following the controversy of Natalie Maine’s comments about President Bush in 2003 on the eve of the invasion of Iraq. All I have to say is that this diehard punk rock chick is the Dixie Chicks’ newest fan! And that’s not easy for…
It should come as no surprise to regular Siren readers that I’m a CFL convert. I am an unapologetic environmentalist and like spreading the word on simple tips and ways to live a more eco-friendly life (check out the Eco Stuff section) while still feeling comfortable and not appearing to be a raging hippie (sorry…
Remember the whole birth control costs rising 900% thing? Remember how all it would take is an easy vote in Congress to fix it (at no cost to taxpayers, since it would just reestablish an existing program)? Well, the electeds have done jack about it and now there are women who are really struggling to get access to affordable birth…
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