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Subtle colors breaking out

“Who are you? Who? Who? Who? Who?” –Roger Daltrey I was talking to my romantic partner in crime, Millie, and we were talking about the “invisible colors” sort to speak; those of us in the community who aren’t really represented either in pop culture in general or even within the community itself. Millie is a […]

Hep C: There’s a cure, if you can afford it

This is one of those “good news-bad news” stories. We seldom get to witness an actual cure to a disease, but that is exactly what’s happening with Hepatitis C. First, a very short Hepatitis C 101: “Hep C” is an ongoing challenge in our communities. It is transmitted through blood. It can be transmitted through

Clovis Unified approves gender-neutral dress code

In a reversal from its previous decision Clovis Unified School District voted Wednesday night to change its dress code policy. Trustees decided to adopt new language that is gender neutral. See video above from ABC 30

Visalia getting LGBT Center

Opening in May, theSOURCE (http://thesourcelgbt.org), promises to be an important reSOURCE and focal point for the LGBT community.  Serving Tulare and Kings Counties from the main office in Visalia, and with satellite offices planned in Tulare and other cities, it will become the hub of activities, referrals, information, social activities, history, and more.  With contacts and

The young and the rest of us

With Pride celebrations around the corner, and warmer weather, I’d like to make what I call a “modest proposal.” Elsewhere, I have admitted to trolling Facebook. Rather than spending the rest of our natural lives discussing whether FB honestly reflects or distorts a clear vision of our communities, humor me and assume this: A lot

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Pecs and the City

“ Long before we had to suffer through the tired tropes of today’s romantic comedies, we had fairy tales; the sugar-spun stories of our childhood that made us believe in unrealistic things like talking animals, happy endings and Prince Charmings. They also made us puzzle over another important fact. No, I’m not talking about the

HIV PWP: Prevention With Positives

Prevention efforts to halt the spread of HIV traditionally focused on HIV-negative individuals. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a strategy centered solely on HIV-negative persons is not enough to stop HIV transmissions. The Atlanta-based CDC says it is crucial to include HIV-positive persons in efforts to reduce the risks of

A simple conversation

Dear Hateful Members of Society, Why do you not respect my presence? I am human. I breathe, sleep and eat just like you do.When you see me walk in a room, instead of cracking jokes or bringing unwanted attention to me, let’s have lunch, or a conversation. I can promise if you take the time