I’m excited to announce that my friend and local artist, Jeff Hagen, has created three one-of-a-kind art pieces inspired by the Fag Bug and he’s selling them in a charity auction on Ebay. He plans to donate 50% of the proceeds to Erin’s cross-country journey. And depending on how these auctions go, he’ll continue making…
It’s been a busy day and a lot of amazing things are happening for the Fag Bug project in Las Vegas and with other cool local events: Las Vegas Fag Bug events finalized! We’re having a press conference for Erin and the Fag Bug at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada at…
Good news everyone! Things are really rolling along to get the Fag Bug event off the ground next month. She’ll be here July 26 and 27 so it’s less than 30 days away! I had an incredibly productive meeting last night with members of the local HRC (Human Rights Campaign), which is starting a new…
Just got word about the Nevada Public Benefit Board hearing tomorrow (Wed.) about domestic partner benefits. A member of the local HRC told me that as of earlier today, the e-mail traffic to the board was 100% against voting to approve domestic partner benefits. While we may have a nasty law in this state that…
Hey everyone, the Nevada Conservation League is urging everyone to contact the governor and encourage him to sign a bill that would help save energy. Here’s the info (and by tomorrow, they mean today/Friday): The legislature has passed AB 396 and the bill is now in front of the governor. The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman…
Just got off the phone with Erin Davies — such a cool, amazing person! I’m even more excited to bring her Fag Bug message to Las Vegas now! It was inspiring to hear from her how this whole thing has changed her life and that it isn’t as easy as it looks. “I have to…
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…
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…
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?…
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