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Can you believe it’s been two weeks since the Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival?! Well… it has! And we’ve gathered some of the best photo sets from around the web and placed them in one convenient place for you… Enjoy! Photos contributed to Gay Fresno Photos by MyLGBTPlus, Set 2, Photos by Leah Canseco-Decker – Photos by […]
The great post Pride photo sets Read More »
Dear opponents of marriage equality, As the time for SCOTUS to weigh in on DOMA and Prop 8 nears, I’ve noticed that y’all are becoming slightly shriller (if such a thing is possible) in your insistence on the dire consequences of permitting same-sex couples to marry. All of these objections are ludicrous. They would have
To the Opponents of Marriage Equality – It’s Not a Slippery Slope Read More »
Ah, June! After a long, long winter the sun is shining and we have a myriad of excuses to get outside — from the many prides to trails to bike, run, skate or walk on the summer beach or camping and bicycling events are all over the area. But wait! Are you ready to be
Medical Matters – Summer Read More »
The US Supreme Court has announced the dates on which it will make rulings this month. They are next Monday, and Monday, June 24. This means that it’s possible that California could return to marriage equality as soon as Monday, although many court watchers believe that the decision on Prop 8 and DOMA will not
State Gets Ready for Return of Marriage Equality Read More »
A new pew poll says that almost three quarters of Americans think gay marriage is now inevitable. Queerty reports: According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, 72% of Americans believe you can’t stop the same-sex marriage beat. 85% of that number identified as gay marriage supporters and 59% as opponents. Interestingly, Republicans
72% Say Marriage Equality is Inevitable Read More »
The City of Fresno Attorney has been in contact with the ACLU of Northern California and all signs are pointing to a favoriate resolution to the approval of a permit for City Hall Plaza. The ACLU recently stepped in to assist Marriage Equality USA in obtaining a rolling-date permit to use the Fresno City
Progress in negotiations between MEUSA and City of Fresno Read More »
The Pentagon has identified some benefits that can be extended to gay and lesbian spouses of military members in spite of DOMA. Matthew Tharrett at Queerty reports: Beginning September 1, LGBT servicemember spouses will be eligible to receive identification cards allowing them to claim education, survivor, commissary, travel, counseling and transportation benefits. Although the Defense
Some Rights to Be Extended to Same Sex Military Spouses Read More »
As the US Supreme Court gets ready to rule on marriage equality, likely later this month, articles about the pending rulings and what they will mean are starting to pop up again. Lambda Legal chimes in with a new infographic on how the rulings might go down. Joe.My.God reports: On Monday the Supreme Court will
Some Thoughts on the Upcoming Prop 8/DOMA Rulings Read More »
I am not entirely sure how to start this article or which direction I want to start from. What I do know is that I hope to instill enough courage and confidence when you finish reading this article. The City of Visalia has now issued a proclamation for their LGBTQ population for two consecutive
First LGBTQ Proclamation in Porterville Read More »
Hate: To dislike somebody or something intensely, often in a way that evokes feelings of anger, hostility, or animosity. Of all the miracles we can witness in a lifetime, the birth of a child has to rank right there at the top. Our first human touch, first taste of oxygen, seeing people for the first
The death of hatred/birth of life Read More »
