What would I do without the wonderful perspective and insights of my growing group of fabulous contributors? Here’s some end-of-session news from the state Legislature you can use from Julianna Ormsby of the Nevada Women’s Lobby. More assistance on way for Nevada’s struggling families For the first time in 15 years, Nevada families receiving Temporary…
Good news kids! Things are rolling along pretty well with the Fag Bug tour project. I’ve gotten in touch with a major LGBTQ organization and I think with their resources, volunteers and enthusiasm, we may just get a visit from the Fag Bug in July! The member I spoke with said they are looking for…
Seems that I touched a nerve with that last post about the baby madness. I’m hoping it’s doing some of you out there some good. We all just beat up on ourselves a little too much. Only got a hot minute to fill you in on some various news items passing around today: Michelle Obama,…
A group of us went to the True Colors concert on Friday and it was really fun. I wasn’t going to miss it because I love Cyndi Lauper and it was finally a chance to see her without being billed with some band/performer I don’t like. Plus, Margaret Cho performed throughout the concert (there were…
As always, there are more things happening in the world than there is time to blog or talk about it. But I don’t want to let these things completely slide off the map without a mention. Forgotten Voice, the newspaper for the homeless (started by a feminist alum of the Women’s Research Institute of Nevada’s…
I’m conflicted about the latest celeb trend to bring SexyBack to the environment. Case in point, designers hawking “trendy” resuable shopping bags. On the one hand, as I’ve said before I’m elated any time we can do a sort of image rescue of eco-concerns because of that whole “dirty hippie” stigma. (All apologies to my…
Just a quick update on the “fag bug” project. I’ve been e-mailing Erin and she is excited to come to Las Vegas next month. Still need to set up an event and think about pre- or day-of fundraising options. Also, does anyone have connections to LGBT groups in the high schools or at local colleges?…
Even though I dropped almost completely off the radar last week, somehow the world didn’t. I wanted to be sure to share some of these items with you before they become obsolete. (I promise, as I get better each day, I’ll stop slacking a little more each day.) Believe in reducing your carbon footprint? How…
Is there something in the water this week? Perhaps some sort of star and planet alignment that caused all the crazy people to come out of the woodwork in order to argue against women being able to control their own reproductive lives? I’m just asking because I can’t believe all the crap that went down…
Those who read the comments may notice that Erin McCarty of the Nevada Conservation League has left some great ones on the more eco-oriented posts. Specifically, I noticed today that she put information about an upcoming public hearing where Las Vegans can voice their opinion about coal power plants, like the one proposed in White…
The Sin City Siren 