Originally posted on Desert Beacon:
According to the USDA, as of June 2013 there were 362,203 persons in Nevada receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (food stamps). That would be 362,203 out of a total state population of 2,758,931. The population of the state increased by about 2.2% from April 2010 to April 2012. So, the 13.1%…
I admit, I’m running a bit late on a Tired Marketing FAIL post on sexist holiday ads/toys, but perhaps this post is like a Christmas present — the thought that counts? So, let’s talk about Legos: There’s a call from folks on the other side of the pond (kudos PinkStinks for always being on top…
Passing this along from the Nevada Women’s Lobby: DO YOU CARE ABOUT NEVADA’S WOMEN AND CHILDREN? THEN THIS OPPORTUNITY MIGHT JUST BE FOR YOU (or someone you know)! The Nevada Women’s Lobby (NWL) is recruiting for our Northern Region Membership Team Leader. This volunteer position, which also includes membership on NWL’s steering…
As someone who is against censorship and someone who supports the ACLU of Nevada, I wanted to share the details of their (free) event Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7-9 pm at the Clark County Library: Uncensored Voices: Celebrating Literary Freedom. What do “Of Mice and Men”, the American Heritage Dictionary, and the graphic novel “Watchmen” have…
Now is the time of the crisp first page of a spiral notebook, of feeling your breath across your fingers as you blow the fresh shavings off a stack of new, No. 2 pencils. Now is the moment of anticipation before the first day of school. But it is also the time of want without…
Just in case you’ve been too busy to keep tabs on The Tired Feminist, here’s a round-up of recent posts: Sexism in the sun-hat aisle? Sounds like another installment of TMF: Tired Marketing FAIL! What do you do when a pastor says The Bible justifies marital rape? When you’re a pastor yourself, you call him…
What does “normal” mean, anyway? These links are food for thought: Congratulations to New York for legalizing same-sex marriages, making it the sixth state to do so! (39 states have bans against same-sex marriage.) Did you all see this fun infographic from the New York Times? With a few easy clicks, you can see how…
The Sin City Siren 