Dear Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and all of your Talented Staff, Writers and Crew: Thank you for the Rally to Restore Sanity (PS: I think the folks that are talking about ableism, in regards to the rally’s name, are taking their point a bit far). Because I’m a new mom to a 5-month-0ld, I was…
On the heels of the strange re-opening of the Anita Hill v Clarence Thomas sexual harassment memory, last night’s episode of The Good Wife was a capsule lesson on how America treats the victims of sexual assault (or any form of violence, really). From the female attorneys who doubted her story more than the male…
Has the anti-bullying momentum grown loud enough to move the dial on something as ubiquitous as gossip-mongering? Perhaps. Today on Ellen, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton announced that he was going to stop bullying people on his famously mean-spirited gossip blog. Ellen has been a champion for LGBT rights and visibility for a long time, as…
In the wake of the many gay youth suicides this month, the It Gets Better Project was launched on YouTube. This is a powerful campaign and exactly what social networking and online media do best. My wish is that these videos offer hope to anyone who is struggling out there. (Sorry no links. I’m writing…
It’s that time of year again for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s art competition, “Over the Rainbow,” to celebrate GLBT Month Entries are being accepted on Sunday, May 16 and Monday, May 17 at the Rainbow Library Art Gallery. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards are being supplied by LVGA3 and will be…
The local production of The Vagina Monologues is coming up in a week and The Sin City Siren is supporting this event. Now you can, too, by entering for a chance to win two tickets to one of the shows on Friday (April 9) or Saturday (April 10) night! (Of course, you can go without…
Passing this along: The Contemporary Arts Center is now accepting submissions of work for East Side Projects, rotating monthly two-week projects in the gallery’s front window space facing Charleston Boulevard. This is an ongoing call open to contemporary artists working in any media. Site-specific work for the space is also encouraged. Artists must be current…
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada is hosting the 7th ARTrageous Vegas art show and silent auction to kick off Pride Week on April 24 at the Aruba Hotel. The deadline for entries is April 16. For more details and the official rules and entry form click here.
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.…
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