Who’s behind all this? May 6, 2007
Established May 6, 2007, this blog is designed to be a space where feminists, environmentalists and progressives can come together, exchange ideas and build a stronger, better community.
Emmily Bristol:
The founder, editor and primary writer for The Siren.
You may know me from my work at Las Vegas CityLife. In 2005 I was named the Outstanding Journalist of the Year by the Nevada Press Association and in 2006 the organization awarded me first place in the investigative story and news-feature writing categories. In 2007 the NPA awarded me first place in the news-feature writing category.
In October 2006, local domestic violence shelter Safe Nest gave me my most treasured award for my long-time coverage of women’s issues.
Starting in late May 2008, I will become the Southern Nevada director of PLAN (Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada). Let’s do something amazing!
In my spare time (ha!) I enjoy reading, bike rides with my husband, hiking, shooting metal balls at the Pinball Hall of Fame museum, rock shows, obsessing about Hello Kitty and supporting the local roller derby team, The Neanderdolls.
Below are some of the amazing folks who have written for The Siren:
Natalie Everett, all-around awesome feminist and staff writer at the Morgan Hill Times
Julianna Ormby of the Nevada Women’s Lobby
Jessica Brown, Nevada NOW president
Joshua Todd, social worker and activist gay father
Elizabeth Wolf, veterinarian and awesome mom
Annette Magnus, Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada
Great site and congratulations on being awarded Outstanding Journalist of the Year in 2005!
Helen
Great site! Congratulations!
Hi Emmily,
This is truly one of the best sites around.
I love how you have delineated the myriad subject and topic categories, and that folks are encouraged to write about issues they care about as well as read about those they wish to learn more about. Well done!
Sharing our ideas and knowledge increases our power, and that is a beautiful service to all. XO Sabra
Well, shucks, I didn’t even realize this was your blogspace. Expect to see me checking in, methinks I’ll add your RSS feed to my daily goodies. And to my blogroll, probably. Hope you’re doing well, Em!!
Glad I found it. I have been looking for a place to discuss current events, those happening around Las Vegas, especially in the political arena as we are coming into that time of year.
I am very interested in the current political climate as I begin my research into who is the best local candidate for the upcoming elections.
I have a suggestion for your charity links. hcws.org They have some great programs in the valley, free spay/neuter, training, etc. (shameless self promotion) I also have a great local real estate site and blog…
Seriously, check out Heaven Can Wait (hcws.org).