Looking for something fun to do? Check this out: Join PPSN for an evening of fun and education. We will be viewing the movie “Top 10 Most Outrageous Sex Myths” sponsored by MTV and eating ice cream sundaes. This should be a fun evening out for all! RSVP to Annette at Annette.magnus@pprm.org if you would…
Whew! I think I need to sit down. It’s been quite a whirlwind since Thursday when I officially became the lead plaintiff in the ACLU and Planned Parenthood lawsuit against Richard Ziser’s Personhood Initiative! First, let me say to all my feminist, progressive and generally wonderful family, friends and fans: Thank you so much! I…
I’ve been chomping at the bit for a few days now because I’ve wanted to share some big news with you. I am the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Richard Ziser’s Personhood Initiative! I am being represented by the ACLU and Planned Parenthood of America. (Here’s the two-part docs.) I must admit that this…
My dear Sin City Siren readers, I have been keeping a secret from you for some weeks, and yes, it is partly why I have been a bit too busy and distracted for blogging. I am pregnant! I’m just moving out of the first trimester this week. This is a planned pregnancy. (Indeed, I got…
I haven’t been posting much lately. This is partly because I have a lot less time with the new job. And it’s partly because I’m pondering the future — for The Siren, for my activism, for what I hope is the next phase of my writing career, for me as a woman/wife/sister/friend. The Siren began…
One of the hard parts about being a writer, a journalist or a blogger — indeed any profession where you put yourself out into the public eye — is you never know how someone is going to react to your work. Everybody likes praise and, aside from a few journo friends of mine, nobody really…
I am happy to announce that Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada is joining the Sin City Sirens’ team for Race for the Cure! We had a great time with them at the AIDS Walk and so we’re teaming up again! There’s never been a better time to join the team or donate to the cause!…
The Sin City Siren and friends have joined the AIDS Walk team for Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada. You should, too! Join the PPSN team here. The AIDS Walk benefits local organization AFAN and is April 19. Don’t want to walk? You can donate to the cause here. * And don’t forget you can also…
Happy second day of the Nevada legislative session. Have you contacted your representatives yet? First Friday … It’s not just for art anymore. Join Planned Parenthood’s activist crew as they fan out over First Friday to distribute condoms and talk sex. Meet up at the Charleston clinic at 6 p.m. This week is National Teen…
Did you know that the Roe v Wade decision is 36 years old this year? That’s something to celebrate! Planned Parenthood has organized a Rock for Roe event from 7-10 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Jackson’s Bar and Grill, 6020 W. Flamingo Road. Includes entertainment from local bands as well as information from local orgs.…
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