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VSPW To Undergo Gender Change?

Note to reader:  This particular post turned out to be much more than I imagined when I started, so be prepared for a bit longer read than usual.  Go get your coffee first.  I am not affiliated with either side of this issue, nor do I claim to be any kind of expert.  Just a […]

Finally Justice for Male Victims of Rape

Men can be, and are sexually assaulted and gay men are targets for anti-gay violence. This change in wordage will help these men find justice. Clearly this is another step in the direction of equal rights along with the momentum of support for gays to legally marry and the repeal of DADT.  Every step moves

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Occupy The Courts – Jan 20th

Courtesy Move To Amend Inspired by our friends at Occupy Wall Street, and Dr. Cornel West, Move To Amend is planning bold action to mark the second anniversary of the infamous Citizens United v. FEC decision! Occupy the Courts will be a one day occupation of Federal courthouses across the country, including the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday

Your voice needed: The LGBTQ Reducing Disparities Project Survey

Members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) communities continue to face challenges getting services to fit their unique needs. This is why we invite you to participate in a groundbreaking study about the needs of LGBTQ people and their families. We need your voice! To take the survey, copy and paste this URL into your

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Seniors Are Not Saints

Pamela Brooks is a new contributor to Gay Fresno, adding her unique voice, insight and wit. “I’m a city girl by way of Phoenix, Reno, San Francisco, Reno, Portland, and Reno.  I have cowgirl and philharmonic in my blood but never thought I’d live in farm country.  My politics are libertarian to democratic; I believe

Examining the Christian Examiner

The Christian Examiner is the largest Christian newspaper in the states. According to their general information blurb, which functions as a mission statement, the newspaper aims to: “. . .report newsworthy religious events and activities within the local Christian community, nationwide and around the world, to increase the awareness and activism of believers regarding the

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Name/Gender Change Forms & Workshop

The Fresno LGBT Community Center now has forms available to the public for the purposes of legally changing a person’s name and/or gender. Simply visit the Center during open hours and we can make copies of the forms for you. If you are unable to visit the Community Center please call us at 559-325-4429 at

Fresno Stonewall Democrats Meeting

Fresno Stonewall Democrats will meet on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Carrow’s Restaurant, 4280 N. Blackstone at Ashlan in Fresno. Dinner and social 6:00 P.M. meeting 7:00 P.M. Our speaker will be Susan Good, candidate for Fresno City Council District 4. This is the seat currently held by Council member Larry Westerlund who is termed

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FREE Rapid HIV Testing THIS WEEK

The Fresno County Department of Public Health is offering FREE Rapid HIV Testing Tuesday – Thursday, January 3rd-5th, 2012 at their local offices between the hours of 8:30AM-11AM and from 1PM-3PM. UPDATE: There will also be FREE Rapid HIV Testing available on the following dates in January… Jan 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 25th,