Diva X Diva X has had the longest running weekly Drag Show, The Xotica Show, in the Central Valley reaching a milestone of 10 years this year.That is a feat considering all the drag shoes that have come and have gone.Diva X has always encouraged and welcomed newcomers to put on a wig and strut […]
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Since last year, the progress toward marriage equality has been nothing less than stunning. Nearly a year ago, the Supreme Court granted full federal recognition of married same-sex couples in declaring the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. In rapid succession since then, federal judges in 13 states have overturned their state’s respective bans
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A figurative and literal step forward as transgender actress Laverne Cox is featured this week on the cover of Time Magazine. Think Progress reports: Time Magazine has declared that society has reached a “transgender tipping point,” offering up a new feature that includes an extensive “Transgender 101″ article covering the gamut of issues affecting the
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The White House on Friday released a proclamation by the President making June LGBT Pride Month. President Obama has proclaimed June as LGBT Pride month since he took office in 2009. Here is the proclamation: BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATION As progress spreads from State to State, as justice is
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Anthony Villarreal rose from the Sanger High track and field program to become the top distance runner for William Jessup University, only to be kicked out, he says, because he is gay. But the private Christian college east of Sacramento disputed that Friday and stated it has a nondiscrimination policy, even when it comes to
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Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of Blue Elijah Riggs, B.S.W. 53, of Emmett, Idaho, formerly of Fresno, died Friday. A long time Transgender LGBT activist in Fresno and part of the original founding of Trans-E-Motion and leader in United Student Pride at Fresno State. A service/memorial is being planned in his honor,
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There’s a fair chance that US marriage equality is just around the corner. Vox reports: At this point, it’s looking more and more likely that the battle for marriage equality will once again reach the Supreme Court. By Paul Smith’s estimate, it’s going to take at most two years for the nation’s top court to
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Bring the kids for a super fun event! We are very excited to announce Oklin Bloodworth will be singing and performing! It will be a great time to hear this talented children’s musician live and with a small audience. Kids Day at the U-Farm is a day for kids (and adults) to play on the farm
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Make your voice heard! Voting is one of the most important things you can do to determine the direction of this country. The following guide was prepared after extensive research of the ballot initiatives full text, fiscal effects and comparisons with other LGBT service organizations recommendations. We hope this guide proves to be a valuable resource.
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