Great day for equal rights!
The California Supreme Court ruled today that the state ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Wonderful news for anyone who works for equality for all people!
Happy (fair trade) Valentine’s Day!
Feel the love … — E
Now for something completely different: Lesbians ages 60+
Here’s something completely non-caucus-related. Got an e-mail from Judy Corbisiero, current chair of the Stonewall Democrats. She wanted me to share it with everyone, so enjoy. — Emmily Calling all Lesbians in their 60th year & over: Please help us reach as many Old Lesbians as possible by posting this on personal lists, listserves and…
A little of this and that
It’s an assortment of goodies today (in no particular order, as usual) … Debate Fever: The Nevada Conservation League is urging folks to show up for the MSNBC presidential debates tomorrow (Jan. 15) at the Cashman Center, 850 LV Blvd. The NCL’s push, called Heat is On, is to make global warming an important aspect…
Homeless veterans rally
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
There’s a caucus among us
The caucus is coming! The caucus is coming! It’s the most unsexy, exciting political time of the election season and Nevada has it’s very own slice of the pie on Jan. 19. Even if it is sort of a sliver. I have to admit that I’m, eh, slightly not that excited about the caucus/primary-fest happening…
Sex worker rights march and vigil
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…
bell hooks in Las Vegas – No joke!
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 Consumer Activist’s Guide to Boycotting.
This is a spin-off blog to Emmily’s previous blog about sexist ads. Mainly covering overtly sexual ads for cologne, her blog “These Misogynist Ad Boys Can Suck It!” brought up the valid point that we “can’t boycott everything.” Indeed, we can’t. We have to buy lattes, crappy plastic products, gas, wine, tuna, home goods and…
Hate crimes can suck it
Wanted to make sure everyone knows that the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (also known at the Matthew Sheppard Act) passed the Senate (60-39). This is excellent news as it expands the federal hate crimes law to include a person’s actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. (Currently the law…
The Sin City Siren 