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How 2013 Became The Greatest Year In Gay Rights History

Any day now, the New Mexico Supreme Court may grant same-sex couples the right to get married. At this point, such a ruling may not seem like such a big deal. Prior to last year’s elections, gays and lesbians had a civil right to marry in only six states. Now, they have it in 16.

Fresno World AIDS Day events

In recognition of World AIDS Day, students from the Schools of Public Health and Social Work Education have been working on brief presentations reflecting on the roles social work and public health have played in the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic as well as what the future roles will be for both disciplines. These students

World AIDS Day – A must watch

An important message from the ladies of Xotica for World AIDS Day.   With the still growing epidemic of HIV amongst the MSM community it was important to us to share a message this World AIDS Day. This is your life…Take control of it.Negative or Positive.Know your STATUS  

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Have We Passed the Economic Tipping Point on Marriage Equality?

A number of experts in law and state politics have written to emphasize the enormous slog that lies ahead for proponents of marriage equality. As a lawyer who knows a bit about politics I share their concerns. But employing my economics “hat” I wish to offer this encouragement – we have passed the tipping point

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National Organization for Marriage $2.7 Million in Debt

The anti-gay National Organization for Marriage is seeing a huge wave of red ink this year. Joe.My.God reports: NOM has published its 2012 tax form and as you can see above, they finished 2012 over $2.7M in the red. Brian Brown took to their blog last night to blast complaints. “NOM fully complies with federal

Why Are Gay Men Still Marrying Straight Women? Its Time to Stop!

It’s okay to be gay.  No really, in the 21st century, as we move forward, it’s more okay to be gay every day… and more and more men and women are coming out of the closet, announcing their sexual orientation, and now getting LEGALLY married to members of the same sex.  Even the US military

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Did We Lose Something in the Fight for Marriage Equality?

In 1990, 75 percent of Americans believed homosexual sex was immoral, and gay marriage was illegal in literally every jurisdiction in the world. Not quite 25 years later, a majority of Americans support gay marriage, and among young people support is as high as 70 percent. That is a breathtaking transformation; if you’d told LGBT

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House Bill Would Insure Benefits for LGBT Veterans

A Democratic Representative from Minnesota has introduced a bill in the house to protect benefits for LGBT veterans. Dot429 reports: House Representative Tim Walz has introduced the Protecting the Freedoms and Benefits for All Veterans Act, which could revolutionize the way LGBT veterans and their families are treated as well as the benefits they receive

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Wednesday: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Join Trans-E-Motion at this years Transgender Day of Remembrance, Wednesday November 20th at 6pm. The Holistic Center, 4879 E Kings Canyon, Fresno.Gay Fresno is proud to sponsor this event and hope to see you there.