The true troubles that LGBTQ community endures are not what so many of its critics think it is. Those on the right, for example, claim that what ails them is their mental health. It had been a longstanding argument against gay people and now is common to be heard against transgender individuals. The right essentially […]
As 2025 draws to a close, the Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center is on the brink of permanent dissolution. Once a beacon of hope and a critical safety net for the region’s most vulnerable, the Center is now a casualty of federal gridlock, funding expiration, and structural fragility. According to an October 6 letter shared
Many people associate religion with harsh judgment, anti-gay sentiment and homophobia. One religious congregation in Fresno acts within the opposite of these common perceptions. Members celebrate inclusivity, believe in social justice and racial equity, and accept gays, lesbians, all gender identities and sexual preferences. They are proud supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement, proudly
In modern America, the lines between security and suppression have begun to blur. Across the country, scenes once confined to dystopian films like Red Dawn now play out in real life not under foreign banners, but under the Stars and Stripes. When the National Guard rolls into U.S. cities during protests, or when ICE conducts
A veteran FBI employee’s dream of becoming a Special Agent has been cut short. David Maltinsky, a 16-year veteran of the bureau, was fired just weeks before his graduation from the FBI Academy, allegedly for a rainbow Pride flag he had displayed at his desk years prior. While some reports, including those from the New
Kaley Chiles went to the Supreme Court, arguing that her first amendment right is being taken away because she cannot, as she says, advise minors to follow their own biological sex and sexual orientation. In an interview with Alliance Defending Freedom, Andrew Spangenberg and Chiles make it clear as to how simple the situation is
I chose to live life as a non-binary and came out about it a few years ago. I initially thought that I was gay, but in recent years I have found the category that fits. Non-binary technically, means: definition from the book Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Non- Binary People and Their Families, is not
The FBI has been investigating the NBA for years now and have come forth to the public with damning details. Two separate indictments are at play. The one that revolves around players providing insider information to others to help them win their bets is particularly interesting. Not because it is more gripping—the other might deserve
My Journey Coming Out as TransgenderHello, my name is Caitlin Rauen, and I am a 32-year-old transgender and disabled woman. In March 2015, I came out as transgender, hoping that embracing my true self would bring a sense of freedom and relief. However, instead of receiving love and support, I was met with rejection, anger,
This LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re honoring local trailblazers who built visibility, fought for justice, and left a lasting mark on Fresno’s queer history. Their courage shaped the community we celebrate today – and the one we continue to build together. From grassroots activists to community organizers, these changemakers stood up when it wasn’t easy to
