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Surgery Doesn’t Make the Trans Man (or Woman)

There’s a certain amount of run-of-the-mill tact and respect for privacy that starts to vanish when someone comes out as trans*. I’m consistently surprised by the kinds of questions people ask me about my partner, and by the things they say to her or us. One of my favorites is when people tell her how […]

September means Reel Pride Film Festival

CELEBRATE 25 YEARS WITH PRIDE! September 17th-21st   GET YOUR FESTIVAL PASSES TODAY! Complete Film Schedule Fresno Reel Pride is gearing up for its biggest year yet! Festival passes are now available! Purchase your festival passes today!

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Why Don’t the LGBT and African American Communities Stand Together?

Matthew was tied to a fence in rural Wyoming after being pistol-whipped and tortured — left to die. The moment we heard about his death, long before it was ever classified as a hate crime, in the very pits of our stomachs we knew that’s exactly what it was. But some voices, apparently unfazed by

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Brad and Angelina Getting Married Is a Slap in the Face to Gay Americans

I’m sorry, Brangelina, but real fighters for civil rights don’t buckle under pressure when it gets hard Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt got married last weekend at their magical fairy castle in France. Mazel tov! I would hate to deny anyone their happiness and tell them they can’t get married when they’re in love. Oh

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Truvada: A Better Choice, But Not an Excuse

The following article contains information about Truvada® and other prophylactics. Opinions expressed in the article are that of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of GayFresno, its owners, entities, and subsidiaries. The information given is not an attempt to practice medicine, and all medical information is documented with the American Medical Association, Truvada®,

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Fresno man accused of spreading HIV intentionally

While initially not reporting on this story, due to it not having a Central Valley connection, we are sadden to report that a Valley native has come forward to allege he was also a victim… San Diego prosecutors say there could be more charges against a man who willingly exposed someone to HIV, this as

Christian’ Family’s Terrifying Response to Son Coming Out

A video that alleges to show a self-proclaimed Christian family’s reaction to their son, “Daniel,” coming out offers a chilling first-hand look at the violence and rejection that can result when parents don’t accept their child’s sexual orientation. The video, which claims to be secretly recorded on what appears to be a cell phone, captures

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My Roommate is Dying

My roommate is dying. His body has cancer due to the complications of being treated for HIV, and the way it and the medication for it has ravaged his body for the last thirty years. When I met Bil, he was still a vibrant gay man. He had a bit of a belly and a

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Before and After Gay

Coming out is a right of passage for gay men and women — an experience as nearly universal as it is unique for each person. The process invariably began with the moment where the journey from self-discovery to self-awareness finally coalesces in self-acceptance and the readiness to speak the words. It began the first time

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Wikipedia Bars Congressional Staffers from Making Changes After Trans-Phobic Edits

After a series of incidents where an unknown congressional staffer or staffers made trans-phobic edits to Wikipedia pages, the organization has blocked them from future changes. Towleroad.com reports: It’s impossible to know whether the edits are coming from one or multiple users, but the changes come from an IP address, 143.231.249.138, that has repeatedly been