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Prop 8: Local Fresno Videos On YouTube

Check out these videos posted on YouTube by people from Fresno. There are videos of recent demonstrations and rallies, including the entire speech given by Christina Chavez at the rally on November 2nd, which was brilliant and moving, as well as the closing speech by the very brave Father Geoffrey Farrow. Click on the links

Prop 8: Let Anger

One thing I’ve always said regarding the battle for LGBT equal rights, was that the movement is far too passive, even “respectful” of those who legislate against us, as they have now done again. I’m not condemning  any of the incredible efforts made by LGBT camps in our fight against Proposition 8. On occasion after

Why Some Americans Don’t Have Reason To Celebrate

I found an excellent article today on Huffington Post by Shaun Jacob Halper regarding the passing of Prop 8. It starts… “This past Election Tuesday, Californians turned out in droves to recognize the rights of caged-chickens while denying the rights of gays and lesbians to marry. Passing Prop 2 and Prop 8, Californians secured a

Fresno County Clerk’s Office Suspends Same Sex Marriage Services

I spoke to Marsha Allen, Supervisor Of Clerk Services, at the Fresno County Clerk’s Office today, after Gay Fresno was contacted by The Fresno Bee and informed that same sex marriage services through the County Clerk’s Office had been suspended this afternoon. Marsha verified that they have suspended such services, after being notified by the

Proposition 8 Likely To Pass – Same Sex Marriage Banned

California’s Proposition 8, banning same sex marriage, likely will pass. 95% of the votes are in, and while there are still outstanding ballots to be counted, it seems likely the proposition will succeed. Read the story HERE . Our next move will be back in the courts as at least three lawsuits are already being

Fresno Bee chooses to Not Cover No on 8 Rally

You may have noticed the Fresno Bee decided to not cover last Sundays No on Prop 8 rally, although every other media outlet did.  The Bee did a front page spread on the "Yes on 8" rally that happened the week prior in the exact same location.  This strikes as unfair and purely partisan on

Photo Gallery – No On 8 Rally At City Hall

The No On 8 Rally held on Sunday, November 2nd at Fresno’s City Hall was a huge success, with hundreds of people showing up in support. There were several speakers, including Father Geoffrey Farrow. The rally was dynamic, well organized and energy levels were high, with a boisterous, vocal crowd and uplifting speeches. After the

November Entertainment Reviews

    Touch Of Pink   Written and Directed by Ian Iqbal Rashid / Rated R / Starring: Jimi Mistry, Kyle Maclachlan, with Suleka Mathew, Kristen Holden-Reid, Veena Sood and Brian George   Review by: Leon Velasco  Rating: Thumbs up I, and anyone else who has to overcome a cultural barrier for being yourself and having