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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

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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