News

Select a news topic from the list below, then select a news article to read.

Barney Frank Will Retire

Barney Frank, openly gay and in congress as a Democrat for the state of Massachusetts for 30 years, has announced his retirement. His office released the following… I will not be a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 2012. I began to think about retirement last year, as we were completing passage […]

Barney Frank Will Retire Read More »

It’s Time: New marriage equality ad

From Autostrade:   Australia’s voting population isn’t as divided on the issue of marriage equality as America’s; in fact, almost two-thirds of voters support it. But it’s also not seen as an issue of high national priority, and Australia’s Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, still claims that marriage equality would constitute an unwelcome change to the institution

It’s Time: New marriage equality ad Read More »

BuyNothing

BUY NOTHING DAY

BUY NOTHING DAY is November 25th. Courtesy Wikipedia… Buy Nothing Day (BND) is an international day of protest against consumerism observed by social activists. Typically celebrated the Friday after American Thanksgiving in North America and the following day internationally, in 2011 the dates are November 25 and 26 respectively. It was founded in Vancouver by

BUY NOTHING DAY Read More »

Coming Out Group Day Change

The COMING OUT SUPPORT AND SOCIAL GROUP day has changed. This group, which met initially on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month, will from this point on meet on the 2nd Thursdays of the month at the Fresno LGBT Community Center. Please check Gay Fresno’s CALENDAR for updates.

Coming Out Group Day Change Read More »

thumbnail.aspx

Hate Crimes Task Force

Last week I visited the U.S. Federal Courthouse here in Fresno to attend a Central Valley Hate Crimes Task Force. The meeting was put together by the U.S. Department of Justice and moderated by Elana S. Landau, Assistant United States Attorney. The session was attended by various members of law enforcement, as well as representatives

Hate Crimes Task Force Read More »

awkwardthanksgiving

GLAAD Wants You To Speak Up

GLAAD has launched an effort to encourage the LGBT Community to speak up to their families during the upcoming holidays. As we always have to remember, our true power lies in COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET and being as open as possible… The LGBT community has a ton to be thankful for from the past

GLAAD Wants You To Speak Up Read More »

The CDC, Chlamydia, and YOU.

New statistics from the CDC show an alarming trend.  Over 19 million people were diagnosed this year with a sexually transmitted disease. But one group seems to be hit harder than the rest: young gay and bi black men.  The rate of young black men getting syphilis rose 134% since 2006 despite a national trend

The CDC, Chlamydia, and YOU. Read More »