Forgive me for a moment, but I’m going to get personal. But I promise it’s for a purpose. The headline for this post is the same as the quote I keep at the top of the page. This quote is a specific truth about life, especially mine. My life today is something of an American…
I’ve been holding off on this topic for a while — sexist ads, misogyny in marketing, et al. After all, living in Las Vegas is like being in the cultural petri dish of disgustingly sexist ad concepts. (Anyone remember the billboard where a naked woman is wearing nothing but strategically placed sushi? And who could…
They say there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. But for women, I think there are two certainties that can keep you down more than anything else: lack of education and lack of access to birth control. Education probably seems like a no-brainer but so is the birth control (and sex ed) element.…
Erin Davies, Fag Bug owner and inspiration, put up a nice update/post and I thought it would be fitting to pass it along. I’m so proud of Las Vegas for being a part of this. I’m like the activist version of the Grinch: When we brought Erin to Las Vegas in July, my heart grew…
I think I’m having an out-of-personality experience because I can’t believe what I’m about to write. … Can we all please ease up a little on ol’ Britney Spears? Don’t get me wrong, I have never been a fan. In fact, I generally try to avoid the whole gossip-porn industry that feeds off of train-wreck…
I’m no expert on fair trade, but I think it’s worth knowing more about. And the more I learn about fair trade, the more I see that it is linked to two of my biggest issues: feminism and environmentalism. Women and children make up the majority of workers in the dangerous farms in third-world countries…
Anyone for some quick little goodies? The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada is hosting the first Youth Awards ceremony with special guest Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard who was killed because he was gay. The event is tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Center, 953 E. Sahara, Suite B-31. NARAL Pro-Choice…
The September issue of Marie Claire has an article comparing three women’s carbon footprints. (A carbon footprint is the measure a person or entity’s effect on the environment in terms of greenhouse gases.) I’m glad articles like this are finding their way into mainstream magazines. The more people read about this and think about this…
The internet’s been down at the humble Siren headquarters, so apologize for delays, etc. And I sincerely hope everyone’s all dried out and unharmed from last night’s rainstorm. This month emergency contraception, known by most by the commercial brand Plan B, celebrates one year of being available over-the-counter for those 18 and older. Just wondering…
Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone who does all your shopping for you, makes all your meals and keeps the house clean and running like clockwork? You’d never have to wonder if the power bill got paid on time or worry about pesky things like taking kitty to the vet or waiting in the…
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