Chris Jarvis

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My Country Days Are Numbered

My gosh, so much has been going on and I have had a hard time not only carving out some time to blog but also in narrowing down the topic.  I have so many things to write on but today I decided I wanted to let you know about a new and major change.  The […]

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No Release of Prop 8 Video

After a number of attempts to get the video of the Prop 8 trial released to the public, the decision has been reached again to keep the video secret. The reason this time? The fact that the trial judge who allowed the recording initially said it would be kept secret. This will likely be the

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Washington State Senate Approves Marriage Bill

By a vote of 28-21, the Washington State Senate has approved marriage equality. The issue now will move to the House, where there is enough support to pass it, and then on to the Governor, who has said she will sign it. Washington State will become the 7th U.S. State to legalize same sex marriage.

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Matt Mazzei Featured In HIS Magazine

Local activist Matt Mazzei of The Rainbow Delegation , is featured in the current issue of HIS Magazine. Check out the article by clicking on the above links.

VIDEO: Think Before You Speak

This commercial, addressing the use of slurs, specifically “That’s so gay” is set to air during Sunday’s Super Bowl. The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) will share its new PSA campaign targeting anti-LGBT language among teens with Super Bowl attendees at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. The award-winning “Think Before You Speak”

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Black HIV / AIDS Awareness Day 2012

Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is Tuesday, February 7th. I reached out to the Fresno County Department of Public Health with questions regarding the annual event, as well as the current state of HIV/AIDS. The Fresno County Dept. of Public Health is located at 1221 Fulton Mall in downtown Fresno. Phone 559-600-3200. Links can be found

VIDEO: Aguilera Lets It All “Hang Out” at Etta James’ Funeral

Is it me? As anyone who knows me will tell you, I’m the farthest thing from a prude you might find. Still, I have a huge problem with this video of Christina Aguilera performing “At Last” at Etta James’ funeral. Now, I think Christina is one of the most brilliant voices we have today, and

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Ex-Gay Speaks In Fresno

Kathryn Herr with KGPE Local CBS 47 covered a recent visit by ex-gay man who claims that, with God, gays can change their sexuality. Gay Central Valley stepped in to offer an opposing viewpoint… Check out the VIDEO here… Is your sexuality something you can choose? A speaker in the valley says he used to