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Equality California Thanks Lt. Gov. Newsom

Sacramento – Yesterday Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom submitted letters to the state legislature in support of three Equality California-sponsored bills designed to secure greater protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Californians. “I am proud to strongly support the FAIR Education Act, Seth’s Law and the Gender Nondiscrimination Act,” said Lieutenant Governor Newsom. “This package […]

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GSA ACTIVIST CAMP – Register Now

For youth ages 13-18. Takes place at the University of Southern California. Cost: $0-$100 – Pay What You Can (Includes food, housing & training materials) New deadline to register is July 1st CONTACT Victoria N. Benavides Central Valley Program Coordinator Gay-Straight Alliance Network 1295 N. Wishon Ave #6 Fresno, CA 93728 ph: 559.268.2780 fax: 559.268.2781

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Walker’s Standing as Judge Upheld

Boy, the other side is scared stiff. Maybe not the best way to put that… Today a federal judge upheld Judge Vaughn Walker’s right to rule in the California Prop 8 case. This only means that Walker cannot be recused from the case because he himself is gay and in a long term relationship. This

To Label or Not to Label

  I want to talk about labels, but first a quick context placing of us and the need for such things. What’s the point of a label? Isn’t it to provide some sort of description, some sort of understanding or explanation? Some sort of context? How can I explain why all these things on the

VIDEO: Fresno Pride Parade 2011 Part 1

It may have rained all day, for the first time in Fresno Pride history, but the 21st Annual Fresno Pride Parade & Festival was still a success. Here’s the beginning of our video coverage of this year’s parade…

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Tracy Morgan Corrects Himself Again

Tracy Morgan has once again stepped up his apology over his recent comedic rant condemning the LGBT community. He’s also now agreed to partner with GLAAD to protest the “Don’t Say Gay” bill coming out of Tennessee. Morgan now says… “I know how bad bullying can hurt,” Morgan said. “I was bullied when I was

LGBT Community Center – UPDATED Hours

We have worked to standardize the days and hours the Fresno LGBT Community Center is open for operation. Our new days and hours are as follows: OPEN on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY from NOON – 5PM CLOSED Sunday through Tuesday As always, regardless of our days open or operating hours, the Community Center is

Violence Erupts During Croatia Gay Pride

Courtesy HUFFINGTON POST ZAGREB, Croatia — Stone-throwing extremists disrupted a gay pride march in Croatia on Saturday, a day after the Balkan country was given the green light to join the European Union. At least 100 people were detained and many others were injured after opponents of the march in the coastal town of Split

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Tracy Morgan + TN + Homophobic Hate Speech = Shock and Dismay

(Photo courtesy of World Pulse) Tracy Morgan might have just ruined 30 Rock for me (and several others as well.) In Tennessee (in the news lately for the Don’t Say Gay and other anti LGBT policies) it is reported that Mr. Morgan went on a tirade during a comedy performance… a homophobic violent offensive tirade.