2009

A Perfect Storm

The gay rights movement is in the midst of a perfect storm.  Hurricane Prop 8 has thrown our community into disarray.  How we get out of this is the question that is on everybody’s mind.  I propose that we start listening to and stop talking past each other as has been the case between the

EQCA Opens Headquarters

Article and Photos by: Nigel Medhurst Equality California (EQCA) celebrated the opening of their Fresno office in their “Win Marriage Back: Make it Real” campaign. The band “The In Flight Nymphs,” DJ Ms. Soul Flower, and Heinz performed, along with an auction of Chelsey Ramirez’ artwork. The event was covered by the press and greeted

Scotti Maldonado Speaks About 2012 Decision

Watch Fresno’s own Scotti Maldonado, Regional Field Manager for Equality California, discuss EQCA’s decision to work toward a ballot measure in 2012 instead of 2010.

Equality California Decides On 2012

Equality California (EQCA) has made the decision to focus on a 2012 ballot measure, rather than 2010. You can read and download their report on this by clicking here… Equality California Analysis & Plan The following is from EQCA Marriage Director Marc Solomon… People have been asking me for weeks, "What is EQCA’s position on

Gay Day at Wild Water – Canceled –

We were just informed to pass along the following information: Gay Day at Wild Waters on August 16th has been canceled by Rainbow Produktionz due to lack of interest.  Any tickets sold have been refunded back in full.  For more information, contact Nate Rodriguez at [email protected].

AN UNEXPECTED VISIT

The other night as my crew and I were closing McDonald’s I had an unexpected visit from a truly wonderful person. Although it may sound that this encounter was pure delight, I must add, it began bitter sweet. Every night our lobby closes at 11pm. When we close our lobby we lock all the doors in our store. All

Reel Pride Fundraiser @The Express

Click on the flyer to enlarge for viewing… The Fresno Express will host a fundraiser for Reel Pride  on Saturday, August 29th. Visit the website  for the Express for details on the Reel Black Out Party…