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Feminist Files: The new normal

Free to be you and me: Starting Dec. 1 the DSM-5 — the official guide-book in the psychiatry community — has stopped listing transgender as a mental illness! This, coupled … Continue reading

December 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

This Christmas… how about no sexist toys?

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 … Continue reading

December 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

My (fractured) ode to Christmas: Unscrooge my heart

This was originally posted on Christmas Eve 2010 but my sentiment is the same. Please enjoy this classic post from The Tired Feminist: Christmas has never been my favorite time … Continue reading

December 22, 2011 · 2 Comments

Let’s spread a little holiday cheer, shall we?

So, it’s been kind of heavy around here lately. But hey, I’m not a Grinch. Let’s lighten it up this week as everyone twirls breathlessly toward Dec. 25. How about … Continue reading

December 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Show some charity: Vote in the poll!

Putting together this year’s Mindful Giving List got me thinking. Where does charitable giving rank in your life? Do you do donate? I want to know!

November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Sin City Siren’s Mindful Giving List 2011

With Thanksgiving in just a few days and the Black Friday countdown ticking away the minutes to the mass-consumer orgy, you know it’s time for my annual Mindful Giving List. … Continue reading

November 21, 2011 · 6 Comments

What is your favorite local organization?

When I think about Thanksgiving, I think about The Sin City Siren’s annual Mindful Giving list. Like last year, I’m going to be focusing on local charities (or those who … Continue reading

November 7, 2011 · 1 Comment

Happy Halloween!

I hope you are having a wonderful Halloween! Here at SCS headquarters, I’m nursing a sick toddler with the hopes that she will be feeling good enough later for a … Continue reading

October 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Readers’ Choice

As I reached for a warmer blanket for the bed this week, I was reminded that in no time we’ll be getting ready for roast beast (of the meat or … Continue reading

October 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Food drive for homeless teens

Here’s something from the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth: Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s 5th Annual Plastic Food Drive October 14th thru November 23rd, 2011 Teenagers should NOT have to … Continue reading

October 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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