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LGBT Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Couples

Forwarded by Chuck Krugman…thanks, Chuck! The Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center would like to immediately speak with gay and lesbian couples who are registered domestic partners with the State of California (and who did not get married duirng the 2008 marriage equality window for whatever reason). The LAS-ELC is seeking a class representative […]

Gun Hill Road

Opening today, Gun Hill Road, offers a look at the trans experience in the Bronx during the 80s. The Advocate says that actress Harmony Santana “elevates the film with a remarkable and very raw performance.” Santana herself says, “As a transgender [person] I didn’t know if I wanted my life out there like that, but

News and Notes for Friday August 5th 2011

Happy Friday! I hope you all had a good week. Did you remember to send President Obama a birthday card? He turned 50 yesterday. I could do my own “Happy Birthday Mister President” ala the late Marilyn Monroe, but trust me, no one wants to see that. Speaking of the lady in the white dress,

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American Psychological Association Issues Same Sex Marriage Support

In 1973 The American Psychiatric Association removed the classification of disorder from homosexuality. The American Psychological Association followed suit in 1975. Now, in 2011, the American Psychological Association has unanimously (157-0) thrown its support behind same sex marriage. “Now as the country has really begun to have experience with gay marriage, our position is much

I luv dis•cord

1.lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord. 2.disagreement; difference of opinion. 3.strife; dispute; war. Now that is a weird headline, and what is worse the implication is downright scary.  It implies that a person like dispute strife and war. Yes the word has negative connotation and it is understandable that anyone

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Sierra AIDS Walk September 24th

The 15th Annual Sierra AIDS Walk will take place on Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at the Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The event runs from 9am-11am, with a picnic lunch included and a raffle. To register for the walk call 209-736-6792 or email [email protected] or visit online at www.sierrahope.org All pledges over $100 receive a

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CDC Latest HIV Statistics

The CDC has released a report indicating that in the U.S., the rate of new HIV infections is “relatively stable at approximately 50,000 new infections each year between 2006 and 2009”. It’s unnerving that 30 years into this epidemic, with information instantly available to anyone, anywhere as to how to prevent infection, that this number

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Have Dinner On Us!

There are many ways to participate during the month of August in Gay Central Valley’s ACLU Fundraising efforts. In return for Gay Central Valley gathering support for the ACLU in the Central Valley, the ACLU will then provide financial assistance to our local nonprofit. Here in Fresno, Gay Fresno is hosting two dining events at