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Biden signs into law same-sex marriage bill

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed into law a landmark new federal protection for same-sex and interracial couples. This historic legislation, known as the Respect for Marriage Act, provides new federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples. “Marriage is a simple proposition. Who do you love? And will you be loyal to that person you […]

Fresno's Drag Festival 2022 - December 10th

Fresno’s Drag Festival returns Dec 10th

This year we have TWO special guests!!! Vander Von Odd, Dragula S1 WINNER and Melissa Befierce, Dragula S1 Finalist & Star of Dragula Titans, will be our guests this year!! We are a family friendly and open to all ages event!VIP tickets include a meet and greet with BOTH Queens!Purchase tickets with QR code or

Senate passes bill to protect same-sex marriage

The Senate on Tuesday passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which bans federal recognition of same-sex marriages. The Respect for Marriage Act would not force states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples but would require that people be considered married in any

The Invitation

Hello everyone! I’d been very curious about a new movie on Amazon Prime Video. Had it on my watchlist for a minute and I decided to watch it without really knowing anything about it, let alone having heard about it before. It’s called The Invitation. If you like horror, folklore, and romance, strap in because

The School for Good and Evil

Hey readers, I’m back! And today I will be reviewing Netflix’s The School for Good and Evil. The movie is based on the book of the same name by Soman Chainani which was published in 2013. Some of you may have already read the book and some of you may not have. It’s difficult to

Five killed, 18 injured at Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub

A 22-year-old gunman killed at least five people and injured 25 others in an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, just before midnight Saturday, police said Sunday. The suspect in the shooting at Club Q was identified as Anderson Lee Aldrich, according to Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez. Upon entering the club, he immediately opened fire

Chosen Family Holiday Party

Join us for a fun filled evening of food, friends and games! This is a no cost annual event to provide a safe and supportive place for our LGBT+ community to be together and celebrate with friends. Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Kodiak Club @ Chukchansi Park1800 Tulare StreetFresno, CA 93721

Hallmark Releasing Its 1st Gay Holiday Movie

Hallmark is releasing its first gay holiday movie, and we could not be more excited! The film, “The Holiday Sitter,” stars Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa, and Chelsea Hobbs. The Holiday Sitter is a heartwarming story about a workaholic bachelor who babysits his niece and nephew. However, he soon realizes he is out of his element

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

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.