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New Hampshire Very Close To Becoming 6th State For Gay Marriage

(Concord, New Hampshire) The legalization of gay marriage in New Hampshire hinges on the next move of Gov. John Lynch, who remains uncommitted but has said he believes the word “marriage” should be reserved for the union of a man and a woman. “I’m going to talk to legislators and I’m going to talk to […]

CEO of Wal-Mart Found On Arkansas Anti-Gay Petition

A one, Mike Duke of 16 Pinnacle Drive, Rogers, Arkansas with the birthdate of 12/07/49 appears on a petition sheet for the Anti-Gay Arkansas Adoption and Foster Ban or Act 1.  The actual petition sheet may be viewed here and on KnowThyNeighbor.org where one may find the alleged signature of Mr. Duke and the check mark

Maine Becomes 5th US State To Legalize Same Sex Marriage

(Augusta, Maine) Gov. John Baldacci signed legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex marriage in Maine, minutes after it received final approval in the legislature. Maine is the fifth state to allow gay marriage. Read the story here:  Gay Marriage Becomes Law In Maine

Latest LGBT Civil Rights News

WASHINGTON — The city council in the nation’s capital voted Tuesday to recognize same-sex marriages from states that approve them, a step that could propel the emotional issue into Congress and draw Democrats into a culture-wars battle with each other. Read the story here:  Washington DC Council Approves Same Sex Marriage Legislation (Augusta, Maine) With a

California Gay Marriage Backers Poised to Try Again in 2010

FROM ABC NEWS – By TEDDY DAVIS May 5, 2009 LINK TO ARTICLE HERE  Same-sex marriage backers in California, anticipating a loss in court, are preparing to make their case at the ballot box in 2010 rather than waiting until 2012. In this file photo, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters in Palo

HUCKABEE CAN SUCKABEE! Visalia Protest of Mike Huckabee

If any of the following quotes made by Mike Huckabee bother you, and they should, please join us to protest his views. We will meet Thursday, May 7th at 6:30 AM at the Visalia Convention Center. Mr. Huckabee will be speaking at the Mayor’s Breakfast. The expected attendance of that breakfast is over 800 people.

Pride 2009

I found this on YouTube and had to share it with everyone. The song and video are original compositions that trace the history of the LGBTQ community up to current day…and beyond. It’s a brilliant and moving tribute in honor of the upcoming Pride in June, the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots…A commercial CD

Take a Stand!

We are the people of the Central Valley and we need our voices heard. Come join the Courage Campaign to let the Central Valley hear OUR voices. www.couragecampaign.com/equalityteams Our battle is long from over and we must come together to make a difference. For more information contact: Anthony Ash at 559-288-7537 or at [email protected]