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Judge rules for Bakersfield baker in same-sex wedding cake case

In 2017, Tastries Bakery in Bakersfield, California, refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple. The couple, Eileen and Mireya Rodriguez-Del Rio, filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, alleging that the bakery violated the state’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, which prohibits businesses from discriminating on the basis of […]

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Leslie Jordan, beloved actor and gay icon, dies at 67

In a devastating loss for the LGBTQ community, beloved actor, comedian, and gay icon Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67. Leslie was famous for his work on popular TV shows like “Will & Grace,” “Hearts Afire,” “The Cool Kids,” “Call Me Kat” and “American Horror Story.” TMZ broke the news Monday morning.

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Hocus Pocus 2

Hello everybody, I am back again! And guess who else is? Our favorite witches, the Sanderson sisters! Just in time for Halloween. Now, I am obsessed with Disney, so you know I have been looking forward to this movie since… well the first time I saw the original Hocus Pocus back in 1993. *Insert Titanic

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Reel Pride – Weekend of films, fun and friends

Don’t miss an entertainment packed weekend! All films are being shown at Fresno City College. Passes and more details are available at ReelPride.com

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“BROS,” rom-com for gay men

“BROS” is a rom-com about two gay best friends, Bobby and Aaron, who are both struggling to find love. “Bros” is a must-see for anyone who is looking for a romantic comedy that is both funny and heartwarming. Bobby is a commitment-phobe who is afraid of getting his heart broken. He is a successful lawyer

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The Whale

Brendan Fraser may be known for his leading roles in The Mummy and George of the Jungle, but he is now earning some Oscar chatter for his new film The Whale where he plays a 600-pound gay man who has entered a severe bout of depression following the death of his partner. Both the film

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The Orphan: First Kill

Hello everyone! My name is Sara De Vault (She/Her). Since this is my first article for LGBT Fresno, I will take a moment to introduce myself. I am a demigirl, lesbian, and polyamorous. I have girlfriend. I also sing opera at Fresno City College and am a perpetual student. I don’t think I will ever

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Monkeypox updates and vaccination sites

Fresno County now has 17 confirmed cases of Monkeypox. FCDPH website is updated regularly with the latest numbers & resources. Since the outset of the global monkeypox outbreak in May, public health and infectious disease experts have told the public that the virus is largely transmitting through skin-to-skin contact, in particular during sex between men.

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‘A League of Their Own’ remake hits Prime

The characters in the series take inspiration from the figures in Penny Marshall’s 1992 cult classic, “A League of Their Own,” including the iconic Mae Mordabito and Doris Murphy. But the new show, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month, gives these characters more depth and dimension, as well as a whole host

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Half of gay and bi men have reduced their sexual activity because of monkeypox

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 98% of monkeypox cases detected since outbreaks emerged in May had been among men who have sex with men. He advised them to take action to protect themselves. Early symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion. It will often be accompanied

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