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How Will Supreme Court Rule on Prop 8, DOMA Standing?

  Standing is like an admission rule at a bar. Before you can even get through the door, you have to fulfill certain basic requirements, like being over 21, appropriately attired, and not already drunk and disorderly. And, in determining whether you meet the requirements, the bouncer looks at evidence: your driver’s license, your general […]

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The Guardian Releases New Graph of Gay Rights By State

Gay rights laws in America have evolved to allow — but in some cases ban — rights for gay, lesbian and transgender people on a range of issues, including marriage, hospital visitation, adoption, housing, employment and school bullying. The handling of gay rights issues vary by state and follow trends by region See the Full

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NOM’s Tough Year

2012 was undoubtedly one of the toughest years the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) has faced since its founding in 2007. Historic defeats at the ballot box, the release of embarrassing internal documents, and unsuccessful boycotts against major companies have all dealt serious blows to the organization’s credibility and electoral influence. NOM, however, continues to

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Lesbian Military Widow Mistreated by DOMA

  Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Donna Johnson was one of three soldiers killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan on October 1, but she was the only one of the three whose spouse was not taken care of by the military after her death. Johnson’s wife, Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Tracy Dice, was

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LGBT Valentine’s Dinner & Dance

Hey Fresno, looking for something different to do for Valentine’s Day? How about a weekend long celebration if you stay for breakfast? Make the short jaunt to Visalia and join us in the festivities. It will surely be a night to remember!   So, next month is Valentine’s Day, the day that can prove to

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Fresno: small BIG town

I know that all good things come to an end.  I am also okay with a gay bar living out its life and going off into the sunset.  But not the Express, not in Fresno, not now!  Shame on all of us for letting this happen! The memories are endless, mine and from so many

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EricJames Borges: Candlelight Vigil

  Although it doesn’t seem possible that an entire year has passed since we lost EricJames, it undoubtedly has. Gay Visalia has the great honor of hosting a candlelight vigil in his honor. This is not a memorial, but rather, a celebration of his life. We will meet on Friday, January 11th, 5:30 pm at

Engagement Season has Begun – Are You Ready to Take the Plunge???

So you know that the next six weeks are the BIGGEST time of the year for new engagements, right?  And if you’re a gay couple, let’s face it – you have so many more proposal options.  He can propose, or he can propose!  Same with the lesbians out there – she can pop the question,

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The Pope Strikes Again, Wants All Faiths to Unite Against Marriage Equality

The Pope has unveiled another weapon in his fight to stop same-sex marriage from happening in France, the USA, the UK and other countries across the world. Pope Benedict XVI has said the ‘traditional family’ must be protected, and stressed all faiths, even non-Christian religions, must come together to stop marriage equality. In his annual

A Sad Goodbye…

  It is with a sad heart that we learn the Express in Fresno is closing its doors. They have served our community well for 10 years and we all owe them a lot! I remember years ago it was the first “gay” bar I had ever been to. It was so nice being in