It’s an assortment of goodies today (in no particular order, as usual) … Debate Fever: The Nevada Conservation League is urging folks to show up for the MSNBC presidential debates tomorrow (Jan. 15) at the Cashman Center, 850 LV Blvd. The NCL’s push, called Heat is On, is to make global warming an important aspect…
My friend Bjoern left a comment on the Siren blog from a while back called “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun…” He was interested in knowing how those Rutgers researchers defined feminism. He said: “They probably use it as a synomyn for people who approve of gender equality. Though that’s what I do as well, I…
Nevada NOW, PLAN and the Human Services Network are urging folks to contact Gov. Gibbons to tell him not to go forward with planned budget cuts. The e-mail stresses contacting the governor’s office Jan. 2 and 3 but I didn’t get it until today. But I think it still works: Proposed budget cuts from Gov.…
We all know the basic story of It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s your basic striver story, the kind that Americans love – George Bailey is trying to shake the dust of the crummy little town of Bedford Falls off his feet and he’s gonna see the world! But of course a little thing called life…
The annual candlelight vigil to honor the homeless who died on the streets this year is scheduled for Dec. 20. Sponsored by local organization Straight from the Streets, this year’s vigil will be at the Center for Independent Living, at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Foremaster Lane. A list of those who died…
This time of year a lot of organizations are sponsoring food drives, toy drives and looking for new or gently used coats. I fully support these efforts and encourage everyone to do whatever thing — big or small — they can to make someone else’s life a little brighter this season. And I was pleased…
One of the things I’m privy to as the editrix and founder of this lovely little blog is that I get a report about all the links my readers click on and the search terms people use that send them to The Siren. I admit, most of the time I am dismayed at the search…
I don’t give much of a hoot about Christmas but I love New Year’s. Today, we’re officially four weeks out from the end of the year. Personally, I can’t wait until 2007 is in my rear-view mirror. But more than that, I like the idea of taking stock in what I have in my life…
There’s a lot to be done. It’s hard to know where to begin. I’m assuming there are a lot of people out there that feel overwhelmed with activism, politics and the like. So I thought this short parable would be a good reminder to us all: Faced with a complicated assignment, a group of workers…
The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is coming up on Dec. 17. My friend Crystal e-mailed me the details of local plans to honor the day: Physical and sexual violence against sex workers is often ignored or silenced. Please join us as we bring their experiences to light and demand an end…
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