A new Guttmacher Institute report on teen pregnancy is out. Guess who’s No. 2? New Mexico had the highest teenage pregnancy rate (93 per 1,000), followed by Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Mississippi. The lowest rates were in New Hampshire (33), Vermont, Maine, Minnesota and North Dakota. And we top another side of this list, too:…
Judging by the ribbons and official decrees, October has a lot of wardrobe changes for one month. It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. What’s that? Who would know with all the pink-washing going on? You’d think Breast Cancer Awareness Month was it’s own national holiday, what with all the…
My bad for not posting this earlier in the week. But there’s still time to do it!
Did you know that the Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have a youtube channel? Me either! But now we do and there are lots of cool videos to check out, including interviews with many of the sisters. Get to know our local order and what they are about! I think it’s sex-positive, queer-positive awareness…
News from the AFAN on this year’s AIDS Walk, April 25th: Join the Penn & Teller Challenge AIDS Walk Team and DOUBLE your Fundraising Efforts! Yes, Penn & Teller will MATCH what you raise… As the Grand Marshals of AIDS Walk Las Vegas, Penn & Teller invite you to join their team. By joining their team,…
Like a cautious groundhog, I’ve ventured outside my bed today. I’ve been at the mercy of a seriously wicked cold (and, of course, pregnancy makes nothing easier). But today I say, “Back foul beast!” And for at least a few moments I’m winning against the mucus-machine backed up by the percussive coughing and wheezing fits.…
I’ve been struck by an evil cold and this is the first time I’ve been out of bed and on a computer in at least 5 days! Send me positive thoughts for recovery. And until next time enjoy this nugget … The Southern Nevada Health District, AFAN, The Center and AIDS Healthcare Foundation are providing…
December 1 is World AIDS Day. Established in 1988 by the World Health Organization, the day is an opportunity for people, organizations, government agencies and faith groups to come together to work on the global epidemic. It’s also a day when people remember those who’ve died of this terrible disease. According to a CDC report,…
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