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GetEQUAL Announce Victory Over DADT

Dear friends, We did it!! I just got off the phone with Petty Officer Derek Morado, the servicemember who was facing discharge today in California despite “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” having been repealed 100 days ago. In short, I have great news to report — by a vote of 3-0, Derek was recommended for retention.

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LGBT+ Picnic April 16th

LGBT + Picnic…Saturday, April 16th at 11AM at Einstein Park (Dakota & Millbrook). Gather together with friends and family to picnic in the park. Bring your own picnic or buy a lunch combo. Celebrate Spring and the LGBT Community. Fun, Food & Friends. Door Prizes plus “just for fun” softball and volleyball. Hosted by Trans-e-motion

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Fresno Stonewall Democrats Spring Brunch

The Fresno Stonewall Democrats present… “MOVE FORWARD FRESNO – TOLERANCE THROUGH EQUALITY” Campaign Launch Spring Brunch – Saturday, April 16th 2011 VIP Reception – 10:30AM  Main Event – 11:30AM Special Guests: Judge Kevin McCarthy & Local Activist Robin McGeHee 1044 N Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 93728 Purchase Tickets & Advertising ONLINE by visiting the

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DADT: Military Discharges Have NOT Stopped

  UPDATE: The soldier referenced in this issue is from Lemoore… Dear friends, In December, when President Obama signed the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010,” I breathed a sigh of relief. Although there is still work to do to make repeal fully inclusive and get it implemented, my hope was that at

Volunteer in April with GCV’s Community Engagement Team

Hi CET members: We have two events in April and I need to lock in the teams ASAP. First and foremost, we have the SF Gay Men’s Chorus coming to Fresno State on Sunday, April 10th. We will need a team of volunteers from Noon to 4 pm to set up, take tickets and usher

EVENT: San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus at Fresno State

Last year, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus performed at the Tower Theater here in Fresno. This year marks the second year of their California Freedom Tour, and they will perform here again at Fresno State on Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at 2:30pm. Purchase tickets online by visiting Gay Central Valley or by clicking  HERE

OUT IN THE SILENCE showing, Free this Friday

Local Youth Organize Events to Speak OUT IN THE SILENCE Against Bullying & Discrimination in California Screenings of award-winning film to help build bridges on gay issues, bullying and teen suicides Redwood City / Clovis, CA — March 14, 2011 — A series of free community screenings of OUT IN THE SILENCE, “a stunning documentary”