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365Gay Expose – The Network Behind Anti-Gay Funding

It reads like a movie script, this column by Lisa Neff at 365Gay.com. It tracks the big money behind all kinds of anti-gay legislation, both in California and around the country. To anyone believing the passing of Prop 8 was a fluke, a "setback", or some blip on the radar, read this article. The organization […]

Watch RuPaul’s New Show “Drag Race” & More On LOGO Online

RuPaul has a new CD coming out called "Champion", and tonight, premiered her new series, "Drag Race", on the LOGO network. "Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tchotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag queen with the

February Entertainment Reviews by Leon

Adam & Steve  Rated: R  Written & Directed: Craig Chester Starring: Craig Chester – Malcom Gets – Parker Posey – Chris Kattan Reviewed By: Leon Velasco – Rating: 2 Thumbs up I had the privilege of reading the book before seeing the movie. Both are funny and romantic. The movie followed right along as the

Cleve Jones at Expression Not Suppression Conference

The Gay Straight Alliance Network in partnership with Community Link proudly present: CLEVE JONES will be the featured Keynote Speaker at the Expression Not Suppression Youth Conference Saturday, February 7, 2009, 12 noon At the First Congregational Church of Fresno (The Big Red Church) 2131 N. Van Ness Blvd. Youth up to 24 years of

Mormons Admit Larger Role In Prop 8 Campaign

By Shane Goldmacher | Sacramento Bee The Mormon church has revealed in a campaign filing that the church spent nearly $190,000 to help pass Proposition 8, the November ballot measure that banned gay marriage in California. The disclosure comes amid an investigation by the state’s campaign watchdog agency into whether the Church of Jesus Christ

9th Annual CCA Talent Show A Great Success!

On January 20th the CCA held their Ninth annual Talent Show at Roger Rocka’s Music Hall in Fresno’s Tower District (1226 N. Wishon Ave). The CCA, or Central California Alliance, has been around since 1993. With goals and objectives that are quite clear, their aim is to support the LGBTQ community in any way they

Prop 8 Supporters: Lawsuit to Hide Donors Names Fails

Reported today by the San Francisco Chronicle… Proposition 8 proponents’ complaint that a California campaign-finance disclosure law has led to harassment of same-sex marriage opponents failed to sway a federal judge, who refused Thursday to throw out the law or shield donors’ names. "If there ever needs to be sunshine on a particular issue, it’s

National writer coming to town, wants your input!

A staff writer from EDGE Publication (EDGEsanfrancisco.com, EDGEBoston.com etc) is visiting Fresno this weekend and wants YOUR input on what gay friendly and trendy restaurants, cafes, etc. he should visit.  Send us a quick note and let us know!

Ted Haggard – More Scandal & An HBO Documentary

Ted Haggard, he just keeps on giving…check out this story by Kirk Johnson at The New York Times… DENVER — The New Life Church, a nationally known evangelical institution that fired its founding pastor, Ted Haggard, in 2006 over accusations that he had had sex with a male prostitute, made payments starting in 2007 to

It is time for a change

So, I was wondering, where was everyone on the 20th?  You know the DOMA protest on January 20th?  I get that some people had to work, but come on, everyone?  There were only about 25-30 people there and it was a very disheartening.  It’s hard to be united against inequality, when so few show up?