Recently Congress held hearings on whether the military policy of "Don’t Ask Don’t Tell" (which allows gays and lesbians to serve in the military as long as they don’t disclose their sexuality) should be struck down in order to allow gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military. It’s astounding to witness the tired, […]
My name is Michael Gerald and I am a Health Educator at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. We are currently in the process of becoming a clinic that can provide services for the transgender community. Before beginning this transition, however, we are arranging a Focus Group that will take place here at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
You are invited to participate in MIV’s forum to determine the community’s stance on the propositions for the upcoming November elections. There are a total of 12 statewide propositions that have qualified so far to be on the ballot. Many pose a big threat to our low-income and immigrant communities. Through this forum, community members
The North Tower Circle is nearing the end of an extensive renovation due to a disastrous fire, caused by arson. The historic Fresno gay nightclub will be re-opening in August. The Circle is located at 2777 North Maroa Avenue.
(Los Angeles, CA) — The United States leads the global response to HIV/AIDS, but fails to mobilize the same commitment to address the large and growing epidemic within its own borders, finds a new report released today by the Black AIDS Institute. "Left Behind! Black America: A Neglected Priority in the Global AIDS Epidemic" praises
( Fresno State , Fresno , Calif. ) ~ The Bulldog Pride Fund (BPF) at Fresno State announces the 2008-09 scholars— Amanda Junge, Alisia Lopez and Jared Lindo, and releases the 2007-08 Annual Report & Honor Roll of Donors. “The Bulldog Pride Fund is pleased to announce the selection of three scholars
Get Real Rated R / Directed by: Simon Shore / Starring: Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton Charlotte Brittain / Review by: Leon Velasco / Thumbs Up I can never get tired of watching this story. I often think back at when I was a teenager trying to keep things in secrecy and trying to experience my
Cynthia Manuszak is a freelance photographer with a passion for social issues. When I first contacted her on the phone for the details of a story, I assumed I was talking to a college student. But the innocence of her youthful voice hides her maturity. Her younger years were, at best, chaotic. Traumatized by the
The Stonewall Democrats sent out a report today detailing some recent comments by John McCain concerning the rights of LGBT Americans. Yesterday, on This Week with George Stephanopoulos, John McCain had this to say about adoption by same-sex couples: "I want to help with family values." In an interview with The New York Times last
On July 11, 2008 I hosted the social event for the month to be themed “Christmas in July”. About thirty people had RSVP’d since I was going to provide the main course and some sides and desserts. Approximately about twelve showed up. I had cleaned, decorated the place and had a fully decorated Christmas tree
