I am so tired of and frustrated by Nevada’s chosen governor — a guy so moronic that he doesn’t realize that sending 800+ text messages to his mistress on a state-owned cell phone (sometimes during key legislative meetings) makes those texts public record AND forces Nevadans to foot the bill! The guy has never NOT…
Yesterday was Blogroll Amnesty Day, a day to give a shout-out to lesser-known or just generally kick-ass blogs you think need attention. I admit I didn’t know anything about it until I found out the awesome femmes over at Evil Slutopia had chosen your humble Sin City Siren as their pick this year! Color me…
Nevada Women’s Lobby 20th Anniversary Celebration: Please join us in celebrating 20 years of legislative advocacy and recognizing 19 women legislators for their dedication to women and family issues Tuesday February 23, 2010 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 6:15 -7:00 PM Program Blue Martini in Town Square 6593 Las Vegas Blvd So. $25 in advance by February 22 $35 at…
Welcome to the annual charitable giving list for 2009! These are just some of the ways you can give back while indulging in the mass-consumer, gift orgy of the December holidays. And as always, I don’t get anything for posting this but a smile. There’s a lot on the list that hasn’t changed from last…
Whew! I think I need to sit down. It’s been quite a whirlwind since Thursday when I officially became the lead plaintiff in the ACLU and Planned Parenthood lawsuit against Richard Ziser’s Personhood Initiative! First, let me say to all my feminist, progressive and generally wonderful family, friends and fans: Thank you so much! I…
I’ve been chomping at the bit for a few days now because I’ve wanted to share some big news with you. I am the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Richard Ziser’s Personhood Initiative! I am being represented by the ACLU and Planned Parenthood of America. (Here’s the two-part docs.) I must admit that this…
I am honored to have a wonderful guest post today from Maggie McLetchie, staff attorney and Interim Southern Program Director of the ACLU of Nevada. Here, she breaks down the latest Richard Ziser garbage and helps demystify the legalese behind it all. What’s the big deal about “personhood”? On its surface, the “Personhood Initiative” recently…
The anti-choice wolves aren’t done. Apparently Dr. Tiller’s death was not enough. Now they are going after Nebraska’s [Warning: The photos with this link are very graphic.] Dr. LeRoy Carhart. Protesters from more than a dozen states have converged on his clinic, intent on shutting him down. [** Major props to Essential Estrogen for keeping…
It’s too (suddenly) hot to think deep thoughts, so here’s a round-up of what has caught my eye: New push for expedited solar power plants in NV announced today. This makes me happy. I could write another post on disgraced Republican Senator John Ensign, but it seems more efficient to let the Gleaner do it.…
Here’s the info: Hundreds of Nevadans to Celebrate Domestic Partner Law Tonight Hundreds of Nevada’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) community, their families, friends and supporters will celebrate the passage of SB 283—Nevada’s Domestic Partner Law on June 25, 2009—Tonight. Who: Nevada GLBT community, Friends, Families, Supporters. What: A celebration of the passage of Nevada’s…
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