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While Equality California has decided to not move forward with a repeal Prop 8 ballot measure for 2012, the group Love Honor Cherish, which helmed an unsuccessful signature gathering campaign in 2010, has decided to submit ballot language and start the process of getting a repeal Prop 8 measure on the ballot for 2012. Currently, […]
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It looks like the Stop SB48 campaign has failed. This groups was gathering signatures to get a repeal of the recently signed SB48, or the Fair Education Act, on the ballot. SB48 will insure that the contributions of LGBT Americans are recognized and acknowledged in our public education system. Equality California on Tuesday, announced that
Statement by National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, Michael Mitchell, on the passing of Dr. Frank Kameny: Last night, we lost a hero and a champion for LGBT rights. Dr. Frank Kameny was a courageous and undeniable force in our movement. In 1957, he was fired from his US Government job for being gay. The peaceful
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We need your help! We have been asked to collect data from the LGBT Community regarding LGBT Domestic Violence. The information gathered would then be used by other organizations in Fresno to work toward a better understanding of the issue, as well as to provide better assistance to the LGBT Community in terms of Domestic
Survey: LGBT Domestic Violence Read More »
Gay Central Valley would like to send out a big THANK YOU to the Fresno Imperial Dove Court for their generous grant donation to our nonprofit organization. The money granted will assist us with daily operating expenses for the Fresno LGBT Community Center. Special shout out to Russell McCarty aka Margo Starr! Please visit the
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LGB….T The T, the final letter in the acronym, the group that some think shouldn’t be included, the group at the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to understanding, support, and equality. There is a stigma to the T; a sort of misunderstanding or refusal to understand. A bit of the “them” vs
California gets two new transgender laws! Read More »
Courtesy The Advocate… California Governor Jerry Brown signed a series of bills last week that got props from LGBT organizations around the country. Those bills included Seth’s Law, an anti-bullying measure named after 13-year-old student Seth Walsh who hanged himself after he had been hounded at school by classmates who perceived him to be gay.
Governor Brown Signs Several Important LGBT Bills Read More »
Happy Friday! I hope you had a splendid week! As we head into this weekend (Oktoberfest on Sunday!!) , here are a few news and notes to help whet your appetite. Remember that horrible horrible referendum that is due to be on the May North Carolina ballot? (Last month, the General Assembly voted to put
Weekly Round Up of LGBT news and notes, October 7, 2011 Read More »
