Scary sign that Las Vegas is boned: My friend who gambles a little got offered comped rooms on the Strip for New Year’s Eve. It’s scary because he’s NOT a high-roller. It’s scary because (normally) New Year’s Eve is when Strip hotel rooms are hard to get and cost through the roof. Let me put…
The UNLV Women’s Studies Department and the Womens Research Institute of Nevada are cohosting an event with local hero and welfare rights activist Ruby Duncan on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. Anyone who wants to hear a black, feminist, activist hero should attend. For more info contact Gay at 895-0837 or e-mail: gay.sessums@unlv.edu.
Fair Trade certified goods — particularly coffee, chocolate, bananas and flowers — help some of the world’s poorest women and children have a better life and a better environment. And in some cases it creates a healthier situation for the consumer as well (ex: fertilizers used on flowers). And it’s totally sexy …
Marching for the Dream Act: march @ 3 p.m. Friday, May 23 on Eastern in front of Valley HS. Reason-based musings on using public transportation and, you know, changing your lifestyle because of rising gas prices. I really like NYT writer Andrew Martin’s food-related articles. And when I say food, I mean the food chain,…
So I’ve been wrestling with whether or not to talk about this on the blog, but I think it’s worth a shot because if anyone can offer me some tangible help … well, it would mean a lot. Recently, I found out my 35-year-old cousin has cancer. She’s always been in basically good health and…
I am so sad to find about about this. Local feminist activist Evelyn Flores and two members of her family were attacked and robbed. Her mother and brother were severely beaten. In my years as a reporter in Las Vegas I had many opportunities to interview and talk with Evelyn. She is a bright, activist…
Feel the love … — E
The title for this post comes from the Nobel-prize-winning Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday there was a lot of chatter about King and his legacy. Presidential candidates invoked his name to further their own ends. (Or apologize for them.) Newspapers and network anchors used his holiday as a news peg. Unapologetic racists reminded…
Taking a break from caucus fever and found some info about fair trade certified goods for Valentine’s Day (and other holidays). According to TransFair: Over 90% of gift flowers in the US are given to women. In addition to fair wages, Fair Trade certification requires the farms provide employee benefits including 12 weeks paid marternity…
Got news from the folks at Forgotten Voice that there’s going to be a rally for homeless vets tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post #8 (733 Veterans Memorial Drive). — Emmily
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