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State Gets Ready for Return of Marriage Equality

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 […]

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72% Say Marriage Equality is Inevitable

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

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Progress in negotiations between MEUSA and City of Fresno

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

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Some Rights to Be Extended to Same Sex Military Spouses

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

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Some Thoughts on the Upcoming Prop 8/DOMA Rulings

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

First LGBTQ Proclamation in Porterville

  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

The death of hatred/birth of life

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

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Anti Marriage Equality Lawyer Admits to Same Sex Attractions

An anti marriage equality attorney has admitted to feeling same sex attraction as a teenager, Gay Star News reports: Pacific Justice Institute president Brad Dacus has admitted to past same-sex attractions in a discussion with gay rights activist and YouTube personality Jeff 4 Justice and has apologized for a 2008 speech he gave which referenced

VIDEO: Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade

Missed the parade, were a participant or just want to enjoy it again?  Below you’ll find the entire parade, in full 1080P high defination.Also, be sure to visit our facebook page and don’t forget to view and upload your photos to our group.