President Donald Trump clashed with Maine Governor Janet Mills at a White House meeting Friday over his threat to cut federal funding to the state for allowing transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. “We’ll see you in court,” Mills told Trump, who responded, “Good, I look forward to that. And enjoy your life after […]
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Three Fresno Republican officials—Supervisors Nathan Magsig and Garry Bredefeld, and Sheriff John Zanoni—are aligning with Trump’s rhetoric while avoiding the full weight of his controversial policies. Trump’s hardline stances on immigration and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may not play well in the diverse Central Valley, but these officials are adopting his divisive language and
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A Trans, Mexican-American woman in Fresno says her non-profit is a safe space for LGBTQ+ people of color to be their true selves amid the Trump administration’s anti-trans legislation. Lady Diana Feliz Oliva is the founder of Casita Feliz, or “happy little home.” She says her non-profit emphasizes celebrating one’s identity to the fullest extent
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References to transgender and queer people were removed Thursday from the National Park Service website for the Stonewall National Monument, a site honoring the 1969 uprising that helped spark the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The changes follow President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining sex as strictly male or female. Words like “transgender” and “queer” were deleted,
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Paul Reubens, known for his iconic Pee-wee Herman character, posthumously comes out as gay in the documentary Pee-wee as Himself, premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Reubens, who died of cancer in 2023 at 70, reveals his relationship with a man named Guy, whose voice and mannerisms inspired the Pee-wee character. The HBO documentary
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Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a powerful sermon during the inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, challenging President Donald Trump’s policies that target marginalized communities, including immigrants and LGBTQ+ Americans. Addressing Trump directly, Budde urged compassion for those living in fear: “There are gay, lesbian, and transgender children in families of all political
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Two hosts discuss this article. What do you think? Comment below. AI generated content. The following is a general announcement/notice. City of Fresno employees have informed us of the uptick in complaints over public sex in area parks. LGBTQ Fresno wants our community to be aware that police presence has been increased and fines/arrest are
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Jimmy Carter’s presidency, spanning from 1977 to 1981, coincided with a period when LGBTQ rights were largely taboo in American politics. Despite this, Carter, a Southern Democrat and devout Baptist, became an early advocate for the LGBTQ community, a stance considered bold for the time. In 1976, while campaigning for president, Carter expressed support for
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In 2017, Cathy Miller, the owner of Tastries Bakery, refused to design a custom wedding cake for Eileen and Mireya Rodriguez-Del Rio, a same-sex couple planning their wedding. Miller cited her Christian beliefs, stating that her faith prohibits her from endorsing same-sex marriage. Instead, she offered to refer the couple to another bakery for their
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As California’s population ages, understanding the unique needs of its diverse communities becomes increasingly crucial. This is particularly relevant given the state’s growing diversity and its leadership in addressing social equity. In a pioneering effort, the “Survey of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults in California: From Challenges to Resilience” highlights the experiences, disparities, and resilience of over
