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Gay Band Finally Marches In Inaugural Parade

For the first time, a gay marching band will play for the commander-in-chief at the Inaugural Parade. The Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corps joins the 177-member band from around the country.

Next events

By: Jay Matthew The next event where people are going to be needed is going to be taking place at Fogg, Maxwell & Lanier EyeCare of Fresno (1360 E. Herndon, Fresno), on January 30th from 1-4pm. There will be a protest, a picket line, and information will be handed out.  If you would like more

TB Cases Linked To Castro Bars

Published 01/08/2009  by Matthew S. Bajko  [email protected] San Francisco health officials have traced several cases of tuberculosis to patrons of Castro gay bars, with one of the people infected a bartender in the area. The discovery has prompted them to ask 140 employees of businesses in the gay neighborhood who may have been exposed to

DOMA Protest write up

Saturday, January 10, 2009 was a great day for same-sex couples and their supporters all around Fresno and across the country.  Tens of thousands of people gathered across America to remind President-Elect Barack Obama of his promise in an open letter to the LGBT Community to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 (DOMA)

Expression Not Suppression 2009

Gay-Straight Alliance Network partnered with Community Link present… Expression Not Suppression ENS is a FREE conference for LGBTQQI youth activists and their allies who are dedicated to defeating homophobia and transphobia and creating safe and supportive schools for everyone. The target audience is high school & middle school students. Teachers & GSA advisors are welcome.

CCA Reminder – Talent Show on January 20. Save $10 with Advance Purchase

Don’t forget to get your tickets to CCA’s 9th Annual Talent Show to be held on January 20th at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre in Fresno. The Advance Sale deadline has been extended.  Save $10 by getting your advance tickets. To request tickets: 1. Send a check or money order to CCA, PO BOX 16422, Fresno,

Prop 8 Supporters File Challenge To Campaign Donor Laws

The Proposition 8 campaign has filed a federal suit challenging the constitutionality of California’s campaign finance laws that compel disclosure of personal information by campaign donors who they said have been threatened and harassed. Read the story HERE

Beverly Senkowski’s speech at CVPPAC

If you were not at the December 13th, Central Valley Progressive Political Action Committee event, you missed the powerful speech given by Beverly Senkowski, President of the Central California Alliance (CCA).  She spoke about Proposition 8, the next steps for the LGBT community and the civil rights movement in general.  But, you can read the speech in full

Give it to me Straight – Younger for Older?

The Gay Fresno advice column returns with another question and answer. We would like to answer your questions as well. Remain completely anonymous. We welcome questions from both men and women. So, go ask your question and get the honest advice you deserve. Our sixth question and answer has now been posted, read it by clicking