About

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. I have also worked at the View News Papers, the Corvallis Gazette Times, Travelin’ Magazine (now defunct) and have been published in Newsday.

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.

As much fun as all that was, however, in June 2007 I left Las Vegas CityLife and the world of journalism behind to pursue other passions — like activism and creative writing projects. I’m working on my first book.

I am an active member of the Nevada Women’s Lobby, Southern Nevada NOW, a founding member of the Women’s Empowerment Network as well as assorted other feminist, activist work.

In my spare time (ha!), I enjoy reading, bike rides with my husband, hiking, finishing 5Ks, the Pinball Hall of Fame museum, rocking out and obsessing about Hello Kitty.

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