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IDC Closet Ball 2008 A Huge Success

PHOTO GALLERY JUST ADDED…I’m happy to report that the Imperial Dove Court’s Closet Ball 2008 – “Hollywood Comes To Fresno – A Night On the Red Carpet”, was a huge success.  With nearly 100 people in attendance and outstanding performers a wonderful night was a sure thing.

Action Alert – Wal Mart

Last night I had visitors that informed me that at the Wal-Mart on Herndon and Ingram (Not sure this is the correct spelling) there are people gathering signatures for an anti gay marriage ballot/initiative/constitutional amendment. I just received a phone call from another member of our community to voice his concern regarding this activity. I

Al Gore Speaks Out On Gay Marriage

While none of the current Presidential candidates has the guts to speak the truth on the issue of gay marriage, Al Gore, who unfortunately is not running, has done just that. Even Hillary, who I think we all assumed would be behind us on this issue, is not, claiming her position is "personal". It’s stunning

Heath Ledger Found Dead

Heath Ledger, who starred in Brokeback Mountain and who will be the Joker in the next Batman film, was found dead today, January 22, at his home, surrounded by pills. Read the developing story here  

Music Video – “Imagination”

Music Video – "Imagination" I created this music video out of my anger at the path America and Americans have taken over the past few years, particularly during the Bush administration.

Sign An Open Letter To The Governor

This year the California Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legal right for gay and lesbian couples to marry. Join millions of like-minded Californians and sign this open letter asking the Governor to tell the Court that the current law is unconstitutional and that all loving couples deserve the freedom to marry. By

Huckabee Invokes God

Mike Huckabee, a viable Republican Presidential candidate, has invoked God in an extreme way in his campaign. He falls in line with George Bush as he suggests revising the United States Constitution to bring it in line with “God’s standards”. Watch the video here … If that’s not enough, Huckabee Compares Gay Marriage to Bestiality

Dangerous Bacteria Strain

A new, drug-resistant strain of the “flesh-eating” MRSA bacteria is spreading quickly among gay men in Boston and San Francisco and soon could pose a wider threat, according to an article in The New York Times. Read the story here … or you can listen to an audio report at the following link…NPR Audio

New Revelations From The Westboro Baptist Church

By now, most of the gay community is familiar with the antics of the Rev. Fred Phelps and his family circus known as the Westboro Baptist Church.  Being a native of Topeka, Kansas, I got to watch from the front row as their picketing evolved from hand written signs for pickets at a local park

HIV Negative People Are Not Important

I want you to ask yourself this question, when was the last time you’ve seen a HIV prevention commercial and for that matter, when have you seen an advertisement for any HIV medications on television?  As far as the HIV prevention commercial, I’m sure you would say a long time ago if not at all.