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Transgender Activism Pays it Forward

Why should I personally go forward as a trans activist pushing for change? Why do anything for trans and LGBT community members when I have received a significant amount of pushback through the years from the religious right, LGBT community members, radical lesbian feminist separatists and even transsexual separatists? I’ve written in the past about […]

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Newbie blogger, Billy’s Introduction

Salutations readers, I am Billy (Billie) LewisArtist / Writer / Photographer / Actress / Multifaceted in other areas that do not define me.I am a 43 years young, male to female transgender in her early stages and growth towards my true self.  I am Lady Katherine’s ball and chain, for whom I have spent the

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Fresno Pride parties this week

We’re All In For Pride – May 25th The North Tower Circle’s THIRD Pride Fundraiser…”WE’RE ALL IN FOR PRIDE”…this show will be a Mash-Up of all kinds of Fresno Performers and Entertainers…Bringing everyone together, regardless of identity or styles…we’re ALL IN for this one…come and support one of the last PRIDE fundraisers before the Fresno

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Same-sex couples raising kids in conservative America

Though Salt Lake City has a high percentage of gay couples raising children, the actual number is still much smaller than in coastal hubs such as New York or Los Angeles, the data show. Besides the Utah capital, other large urban areas where gay couples are more likely to have children include Virginia Beach, Va.,

Boy Scouts of America lifts ban on gay youth

In a highly anticipated vote Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America lifted its ban on gay youth starting next year, the latest sign of a shift in American attitudes toward gays and lesbians. The resolution was adopted with more than 60% of the vote. The vote to allow gay youth in Scouting — but not gay adult

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After Marriage Equality, What Else Needs to be Done?

This past week, there has been a massive media flurry about marriage equality, with both Delaware and Rhode Island both passing marriage equality laws and the Minnesota House voting to legalize same-sex marriage. News networks have been lauding the progress made by the LGBTQ movement, and to be fair, I was pretty excited myself. I

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“Dear Harvey” – the life and times of Harvey Milk

“Dear Harvey” Script by Patricia Loughrey • Music by Thomas HodgesPhotos by Daniel Nicoletta • Directed by Miguel A. Gastelum Presented In Association With the New Conservatory Theatre Center Pride on Tour • Produced by Special Arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. The Bulldog Pride Fund is presenting two performances of “DEAR HARVEY” on Wednesday and Thursday

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The 5 Worst States on LGBT Rights

As marriage equality sweeps the nation there are still some hurdles that need to be crossed. There are five states that have laws that treat the lgbt community unfairly. 1) Virginia is for “Lovers”: The Commonwealth has a number of laws regulating lovers, including lewd and lascivious cohabitation, fornication, and crimes against nature — which

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Democrats Reluctant to Include Gay/Lesbian Binational Couples in Immigration Bill

Senate Democrats are considering offering an amendment to include gay and lesbian binational couples to the immigration reform bill on the floor instead of in committee. The Washington Blade explains: Late Thursday, Politico reported that Democrats are asking the White House to tell Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) to withhold amendments for bi-national same-sex couples until

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Medical Matters – Affordable Healthcare?

This month’s column contains a bit of advice, a bit of commentary and a bit of a warning — all aimed squarely at anyone who plans to visit a doctor’s office, have a test for anything or pick up a prescription. And that biggest bit of advice is to find out what you can do