Things have been so busy I haven’t even given you an update on plans for the NOH8 in Las Vegas hate crimes event, featuring Erin Davies and her “fag bug.” (Read more about Erin and the event here!) WE ARE LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY FROM THIS AWESOME EVENT! And now is the time that…
Talk about AB230, the comprehensive sex education bill, was all over the TV yesterday! Even your humble Siren got in the mix as a guest, with my pal Annette Magnus, of Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada, on Ralston Reports. Likewise, Annette made appearances on Fox 5 in the morning as well as The Agenda. Taking it…
Regular readers know that for some time I have been working as an advocate for comprehensive sex education. Going all the way back to my time as a news reporter at Las Vegas CityLife, I have been watching the issue unfold in our community. It is some kind of wicked joke on us that there…
Check out this awesome event flier — designed by Imagine Communications — for the NOH8 in Las Vegas hate crimes event on April 19!
Have you RSVP‘d for the hate crimes event on April 19? You really should! It is shaping up to be a dynamic and inspirational event! For those of you who have missed the first half-dozen times I’ve talked about it, Erin Davies and her world-famous “Fag Bug” are returning to Las Vegas on Friday, April…
* TRIGGER WARNING * When I woke up today, within minutes I was confronted by the livestream of Occupy Steubenville. The groundswell protest and public display of rage against rape culture, shed a powerful light on the plight of the 16 year-old girl who was raped repeatedly (and carried to different locations for more rape)…
Regular Siren readers may remember the campaign to get the UFC to enact a code of conduct to address numerous times that fighters and staff have used hate speech and instances of sexual violence (including tweeting rape jokes). And while UFC officials are loath to listen — with apologists claiming that, essentially, boys will be…
Perhaps you’ve seen graphics from the Rescue My Library campaign around the valley lately. If not, here’s the short-list of why libraries are the backbone of a community — providing so much more than books and media — and why you should vote yes. As if you need another reason to support literacy in our…
The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth is having an open house and yard sale on Saturday, May 19 at the William Fry Drop-in Center. There will be a barbecue and items for sale — 100% of the proceeds from the event go to help homeless youth. For information contact Cassandra at 702-383-1332. And here’s your…
Passing along some good opportunities to get involved through Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada: Girl’s Night Out Did you know that May is Women’s Health month? Celebrate with PPSN at Girl’s Night Out on Tuesday, May 22nd at our office at 3220 W. Charleston Boulevard. We will be gathering from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for…
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