During the week of July 7th, Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company ignited a social media uproar when it was revealed that their director, John Ramirez, had removed the Pride Flag that had been displayed at their downtown Fresno location for years. Makenna Rae Christiansen, a bartender at Tioga-Sequoia, highlighted the removal on her Instagram story, noting that […]
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June 30th to July 4th: 10am to 10pm~ NEW LOCATION ~SE corner of Herndon and Clovis in Clovis Buying fireworks? Support the LGBT+ Community at the same time!Order online for curbside pickup or deliveryWe’re located in front of Sprout’s Farmers Market. FREE Tornado Spinners with $75+ purchase, please mention offer.*FREE pride flag just for stopping
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In a decision that went unnoticed by many, in April of 2024, the Biden Administration signed into law the expansion of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This new nondiscrimination provision ensures that all Americans, regardless of their identity, have equal access to healthcare. Originally established under the ACA in 2010, Section 1557
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Today, in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a new “State of Pride Report” highlighting the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent actions to support, uplift, and defend the rights of LGBTQ+ communities across California and beyond. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the beautiful strength and diversity of
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On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we are writing in support of AB 3031 (Lee and Low), which will establish a statewide LGBTQ+ Commission that represents California’s diverse LGBTQ+ community and shines a light on the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ people face. The Commission will play an important role in formulating statewide policy impacting all
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If you missed the parade or just watch to catch it again, CMAC has recorded and provided it for viewing:
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Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival is back and ready to kick of Pride Month. Celebrating 34 years with this year theme, Rainbow Wave – Navigating Through The Current. Fresno Rainbow Pride is the largest LGBTQIA event in the Central Valley. The 3rd largest in California. This year we are excited to announce we have
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AB 1955, the Support Academic Futures & Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act), would strengthen existing California protections against forced outings of LGBTQ+ students in schools; provide critical supports and resources for parents and families of LGBTQ+ students to support families in working towards family acceptance on their own terms; and provide additional protections
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Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival Grand Marshal announcements We are DAYS away from the largest single day event in Fresno! With over 15 thousand in attendance, will you be one of them? Saturday June 1, 2024, Parade at 10 AM in the Tower DistrictFestival 11 AM-6 PM at Fresno City College Mizz Stolengoodz “Mizz
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In the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Fresno Police Department (FPD) grapples with a complex history of community relations with the LGBTQ+ community. This history, marked by bigotry, intolerance, and chauvinism, has left scars that still resonate today. However, there is newfound hope for change as the FPD hires a dedicated LGBTQ+ liaison, signaling a fresh vision of support and acceptance.
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