Now that’s a headline I’ve been dying to write! Moments ago, the Assembly passed AB230, the comprehensive sex ed bill. Of course, we’re not out the woods just yet. There will, no doubt, be battles in the State Senate to come. (The rash of myths about this bill being particularly troubling.) But for now, let…
If I were the Grinch, I have no doubt that my heart would have grown three sizes tonight. What I experienced at the NOH8 in Las Vegas hate crimes event tonight was nothing short of the heartbeat of Las Vegas. And it is alive and well! We did what we do so well! We came…
Did you know you can watch Erin Davies’ documentary “fag bug” for FREE before the NOH8 in Las Vegas hate crimes event on Friday? It’s available online for free on Hulu. You can also rent it on Netflix. We’ll be showing a clip of the movie at the hate crimes event on Friday (have you…
We are just days away from NOH8 in Las Vegas on Friday, April 19! Come join us at Northwest Community Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive, and see what is possible when we come together to talk about hate crimes. It will be healing. It will be a radical, safe space to declare our intention for…
Are you ready 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 have ONE WEEK to go! And now is the time that I need your help more than ever. If you would like to volunteer to help out…
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…
Any feminist worth their salt has no doubt seen at least one mention of the latest Victoria’s Secret dust-up. This time, the retailer has struck the ire of conservatives and feminists alike for the reported launch of a hyper-sexualized line of lingerie marketed to tweens. Or did they? It wouldn’t be surprising that a brand…
Have you checked out the Tired Marketing Fail series over on The Tired Feminist? In it I highlight sexist products and ad campaigns that I — or my readers — stumble across in every day life. Here’s a sampling: A look at how blind we are to gender-based, sexist marketing… in the deodorant aisle. Gender…
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…
So, The Oscars happened. And despite host Seth MacFarlane’s attempts to steer the whole ship off a cliff, there were some good moments. But we’ll circle back around to those. First let’s just get right to this MacFarlane business. Admittedly, I did not have high hopes for MacFarlane as a host. His comedy chops, such…
The Sin City Siren 