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.…
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…
On Monday, Dec. 3 you can let the Department of Energy know exactly how you feel about a nuclear waste dump in our backyard. Officials will be hearing public comments during their meeting from 4-7 p.m. Let ’em have it! The meeting’s at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. In addition, Erin over at…
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…
I have a brand new thing to be grateful for today. There is a new, locally owned, organic dry cleaners now in Las Vegas! I’m so happy about it I’m willing to plug it on the blog for nothing in return. It’s owned by this sweet couple who have been in the dry cleaning business…
Sounds very interesting and it’s organized by some awesome women, many of whom helped out with behind-the-scenes planning for the Fag Bug event in town. Kudos! (And they’re so awesome they even thought of providing childcare!) — Emmily
“Tis the season.” Or so it goes. Anymore “the season,” which is to say the mass-consumer-materialism-orgy that is Christmas starts two weeks before Halloween — if not earlier. Already, the big-box chain stores are launching their holiday ads with “wishlists” and celebratory “magic.” The whole buy-Buy-BUY part of Christmas is vulgar to me. But I…
I can’t believe it is true but it is! Nationally renowned feminist author bell hooks is going to be here on Thursday at UNLV and it’s free and open to the public! Check it: FEMINIST, SOCIAL ACTIVIST AND AUTHOR BELL HOOKS TO SPEAK AT UNLV ON NOV. 1 DATE: Thursday, November 1 TIME: 7 p.m.…
The water committee’s meeting has been rescheduled to 2p.m. tomorrow (Oct. 31). So there’s still time to scare them into shape on what’s the right thing to do. — Emmily Take it away Erin from the Nevada Conservation League: Tomorrow, the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s Rates Citizen Advisory Committee will hold their final meeting…
The sad thing about Las Vegas is that there isn’t a whole lot of activism. BUT, there IS activism – and, because of the low volume, your involvement is that much more important. You can make a real change. So, go and get involved with one of these fine activities happening later this month: 1.…
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