When a local government weaponizes consumer protection statutes to suppress political expression, it undermines the very foundation of the First Amendment. A recent legal clash in Fresno County highlights the lengths to which official bodies will go to distance themselves from inclusivity, and the powerful role of creative legal pushback. On May 20, 2026, Fresno […]
As a member of this community, I am not foolish enough to believe that votes cast by our elected officials will always align with my personal beliefs or values. I understand that opinions will differ. I understand that votes will not always go my way. I understand that conflict and disagreement are part of the
The Central Valley is full of stories that deserve to be told. From the vibrant nightlife and local arts scene to the critical political shifts affecting our rights, there is always something happening that needs a dedicated perspective. At LGBTQ Fresno, we believe that the best way to represent our community is to ensure that
We’re building something simple but powerful: a multi-issue, non-territorial movement where people come together across communities to share resources, organize locally, and take meaningful action—neighbor to neighbor. And it’s already happening. With a base of 44 states and growing, local organizers are stepping up and hosting community gatherings in the lead-up to the 40th Anniversary of Hands Across
The Central Valley is positioned at the gateway to some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, however, accessing these spaces hasn’t always felt simple. Outdoor recreation has often lacked diversity, which can make marginalized individuals feel like outsiders in rural or remote areas. This is why
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
For decades, the Fresno County Fairgrounds have stood at the center of public controversy. In 1942, the site served as an assembly center where more than 5,000 Japanese Americans were detained before being sent to internment camps, according to Central Valley News (Rodriguez, 2022). In 2005, a two-year-old girl contracted a severe E. coli infection
A Message from Attorney General Rob Bonta Happy Pride Month, California!From Crescent City to Blythe, Californians are coming together this month in celebration and in solidarity with our beautifully diverse LGBTQ+ community. Pride is more than a celebration; it’s a reminder of the resistance that sparked this movement and the resilience that sustains it. The
