Chris Jarvis

President Obama Will Speak Night Before National Equality March

From the New York Times… President Obama will speak to a gathering of gay rights activists this weekend, a day before thousands of people are expected to march on Washington in a demonstration calling for greater legal protections for gays, lesbians and transgendered Americans. Mr. Obama’s appearance on Saturday at the annual dinner for the […]

OUTRAGE on HBO Starting Tonight

If you missed seeing it at Reel Pride this year, you can catch the documentary OUTRAGE, about closeted gay politicians, starting tonight, Monday, October 5th, on HBO.

Rare Source of Attack On Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

From the New York Times… WASHINGTON — In an unusual show of support for allowing gay men and lesbians to serve openly in the armed forces, an article in an official military journal argues forcefully for repealing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, which requires homosexuals in the services to keep their sexual orientation secret.

EQCA & Courage Campaign Phone Bank This Weekend

Wonderful news! The Courage Campaign community met our goals — twice — and raised more than $50,000 in 72 hours for the "NO on 1" campaign in Maine! I’m here at the NO on 1 headquarters in Maine and folks in the campaign are thrilled. Because of you, momentum is building to protect marriage equality

Getting On The Ballot: How To Be Heard In The Political Arena

There is no doubt that candidates for public office are afforded a bit more opportunity to be heard than the rest of us. Getting on the ballot as a candidate in a local or regional election draws the attention of the media and of the many groups and organizations that are involved in the social

Peace and Dignity Journeys Concert

The Peace and Dignity Concert has come and gone once again.  "It took Months and Months of preparations for it to be over in just 4 hours." Says Mrs. Jessie Hernandez Coordinating Assistant, "But it was all worth it." Peace and Dignity Journey is an organization that was founded on a Native American  Prophecy. An Eagle,

EQCA Community Canvass This Weekend

This weekend, our community in Fresno will come together to do a door-to-door canvass sponsored by you!  Going door-to-door and talking to voters that voted Yes on Prop 8 last year is the most important work that we can all be doing right now.  In talking to them and sharing our personal stories, we can

The National Equality March Is Almost Here

The NATIONAL EQUALITY MARCH is approaching fast, taking place on Saturday, October 11th in Washington DC. Some of the latest NEWS & UPDATES on the march… Cleve Jones recently sent a letter to President Obama, urging him to join them at the rally. There is also a posting of the latest list of EVENTS to