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Pecs and the City

A few weeks ago, I overheard two young boys talking in the hyperactive, rushed tones that could only come from the fourth grade. I missed the gist of the conversation, but I did overhear this gem: “You have a girlfriend? That is so gay!” I don’t condone using that word in a derogatory sense, of […]

Advice: Outside the Box

Dear Dr. Fred: A life-long friend of mine (40+ years) retired a year ago when he was offered a buy-out by his company. He got a nice sum, a pension and has a well-off family so while he occasionally complains he “needs the money” he has not worked in a year and would never need

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LGBT Fresno seeking volunteers

Work from home, as little as 1 hour a week. No commute required. No long term commitments. LGBT Fresno is looking for volunteers to participate in such areas as… WritersContribute your writings about politics, community news, movie reviews or choose your own topic… We can also assign local events for you to cover. Write as

Twitter War Using NOH8 Message as a Weapon Is Not Acceptable

I’m straight, and I want to talk about NOH8.  And how it affects me. When I first moved to Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, and opened Weddings in Vieques, people cautioned me that I should not plan gay weddings.  Let me be clear – this is a gay-friendly island (lots of gay-owned businesses, gay residents, etc.)

Twenty-Thirteen

Let this sink in: We’re nearly 14 years into the 21st century. 2004 will soon be TEN years in the past. Hell, 2024 is *only* ten years away. Seriously, where has the time gone? Twenty-thirteen flew by. It seems like yesterday House Republicans were throwing a bitch-fit about the Affordable Care Act and shutting down

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5 Reasons Being an Orthodox Rabbi Compelled Me to Support Gay Marriage

I am coming out of the closet. I am an Orthodox rabbi and an advocate for gay marriage. The history of the theological issue is complicated, but the moral issue is increasingly clear. Faith leaders must stand as public allies; private support is no longer enough. Fifteen states and counting have formally approved marriage equality.

Straight No Chaser – Win tickets!

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK TO WIN TICKETS! Sun, December 29, 2013 7:00 PM (Doors open at: 6:00 PM) Holiday Concert!Straight No ChaserWilliam Saroyan Theatre 700 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (800 745-3000) All Ages.Ticket prices range from $29.50, $39.50, 49.50 and $59.50 in advance. All Seats $5.00 Higher Day Of Show! Tickets available from TicketMaster  

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Congresswoman Proposes National Ban on Reparative Therapy

A US congresswoman from California is re-introducing a proposed ban on reparative or conversion therapy for gay youth. LGBTQ Nation reports: U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) on Wednesday reintroduced a resolution asking the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage states to take steps to prevent minors from being harmed by controversial and discredited gay-to-straight conversion