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Don’t Feed the Crazy

The Valentine’s Day Marriage Equality Counter action was bittersweet. It was sweet to see the couples holding hands at the counter, asking for that piece of paper that would give legal recognition to their relationships. It was bitter to know that they never had a chance (although, I have a secret wish every year that […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Abby Dees * Civil Rights Attorney

Last year, I sat down with Abby Dees at a Starbucks here in Fresno to interview her about her book, Queer Questions, Straight Talk. That book, a short, smart and humor filled,  yet serious take on communications between straights and gays is a suggested read. Lately, Abby is utilizing her talents as a civil rights

VIDEO: Medical Marijuana Gets A Helping Hand in Colorado

Watch television on any day of the week for any period of time and you’ll be overwhelmed at the number of ads there are for drugs. Pharmaceutical drugs, but drugs none the less. Given that the death rate in America due to prescription drugs is around 100,000 it’s fair to say that just because something

Thai Airline Promotes Equality With Transgender Flight Attendants

A new airline out of Thailand is hiring transgender flight attendants, promoting equality. Thailand has one of the largest populations of transgender citizens in the world…   According to The Telegraph today , a brand-new airline out of Thailand hopes to promote equal opportunities for Thailand’s “third sex” by hiring three ladyboys among their first