Sorry for lack of personalization of posts. Still under the weather but don’t want to let this go unmentioned: PLANNED PARENTHOOD & MTV PRESENT the WORLD PREMIERE of PEDRO on APRIL 1 WHAT: Pedro: The Movie – MTV’s World Premiere In 1994, Pedro Zamora captured the hearts of millions as the first-ever openly gay,…
We only need three more states for the necessary majority (38 states) to ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment. Nevada has the opportunity to be one of those three as legislation has been introduced. At the hearing last week the opposition came out hard and in numbers. But the history of the ERA in Nevada…
I find it interesting that Stations Casinos makes this national list of companies that are or will be declaring bankruptcy and shutting their doors this year. (Others mentioned include Rite Aid, Chrysler and Dollar car rental.) And it’s interesting to me that the national article refers to Las Vegas’ market as being hit by a…
Happy second day of the Nevada legislative session. Have you contacted your representatives yet? First Friday … It’s not just for art anymore. Join Planned Parenthood’s activist crew as they fan out over First Friday to distribute condoms and talk sex. Meet up at the Charleston clinic at 6 p.m. This week is National Teen…
For some reason I thought I had already posted about this. My secretary is so fired. (Oh wait, I’m my secretary. I’m fired.) If the idea of gutting the higher education by 50% or more is unacceptable, head to the student-organized Budget Cut Rally tonight at UNLV starting at 6 p.m. Community leaders, educators and…
As many readers know, I am a member of the Nevada Women’s Lobby steering committee. I got involved because I want to help make a difference in the lives of women and children in Nevada. I chose to work with NWL because they share my values, including reproductive rights and equality for LGBT families. I…
If you’re pissed about the budget crisis, here’s your chance to sound off. The Legislative Commission’s Budget Subcommittee is going to be reviewing sections of the budget with a fine-tooth-comb in a series of meetings starting this week. These meetings are open to the public! Consider this your Call to Service. You can attend the…
Did you know that the Roe v Wade decision is 36 years old this year? That’s something to celebrate! Planned Parenthood has organized a Rock for Roe event from 7-10 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Jackson’s Bar and Grill, 6020 W. Flamingo Road. Includes entertainment from local bands as well as information from local orgs.…
It’s that time of year again … V-Day … and you know what that means … Auditions for the community production of One of Us + A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer organized by Tia Taymar and Samantha Krerowicz. Auditions are for One of Us are Jan. 19 and 21, 7 p.m.…
It’s a new year and I’m evaluating The Sin City Siren. Should I start allowing ads? Are my readers getting the content they want? How can I make The Sin City Siren as awesome as possible? Here’s your chance to tell me what you think. Complete The Sin City Siren readership survey by Jan. 31…
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