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TONIGHT: Straight Gone Commando party

TONIGHT! Come join the fun as the LGBT+ takes over a normally “Straight” venue and gives it a twist!!! Patricia de Leon hosts this amazing ONE NIGHT ONLY fundraiser for Gay Fresno and when you got Patricia De Leon you just know the party is gonna be off the hook!!! >Military themed party so get […]

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Transgender activists: “Time to Step Up for Our Own Advocacy”

In the 1950s and 1960s, the United States saw a cultural shift in its approach to civil rights. African-Americans and their allies finally stood together and demanded change. The movement killed segregation, ignited debate about interracial marriage and helped pave the way for equality among races in the United States. Some argue that battle is

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EVENT: Straight Gone Commando

Saturday! Come join the fun as the LGBT+ takes over a normally “Straight” venue and gives it a twist!!! Patricia de Leon hosts this amazing ONE NIGHT ONLY fundraiser for Gay Fresno and when you got Patricia De Leon you just know the party is gonna be off the hook!!! >Military themed party so get

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First Aid: The Dos and Don’ts of Minor Injuries

Author’s Note:  The following information is compiled from multiple sources including:  The Mayo Clinic, the American Medical Association, the American Red Cross, and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.  The information included in this article is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any serious medical condition.  In the case of all emergency situations

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Taking Apart the “Religious Liberty” Talking Points Behind the Right to Discriminate Bills

Conservatives have been flailing this month to recover control of their “religious liberty” talking points after the country turned on Arizona for its “license to discriminate” bill, leading up to Gov. Jan Brewer’s veto Wednesday afternoon. Groups like the Heritage Foundation, the National Organization for Marriage, the Family Research Council, the Cato Institute, and Focus

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Join Gay Fresno for Kids Day to benefit Children’s Hospital Central California

You Can Make a Miracle Happen on Kids Day Tuesday, March 4, 2014! Join team “Gay Fresno” as we help this worthwhile cause!For the past 27 years, Children’s Hospital Central California has benefitted from the thousands of volunteers that hit the streets every March to sell the special “Kids Day” edition of The Fresno Bee

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EVENT: The Lavender Convention

On Saturday March 8th, 2014 the first annual Lavender Convention will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fresno, CA. The convention is an all-day interfaith event aimed at bringing the LGBT community and faith based organizations together in learning and celebration of spirituality in the LGBT community. It will be day of honoring and affirming each individual’s

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EVENT: The Lavender Convention (2)

On Saturday March 8th, 2014 the first annual Lavender Convention will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fresno, CA. The convention is an all-day interfaith event aimed at bringing the LGBT community and faith based organizations together in learning and celebration of spirituality in the LGBT community. It will be day of honoring and affirming each individual’s

Join United Student Pride as three-time graduate Peter Robertson

USP/GLSA at Fresno State: The first five years (1987-1991)Join United Student Pride as three-time graduate PETER ROBERTSON (BA ’92, MA ’95, MBA ’05) shares about our student organization’s early history. WED. FEB. 26TH • 6:00 – 7:30 PMUNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION #308 • FRESNO STATEFree admission • Park in metered lot near Henry Madden Library