Political articles/news from local authors
Several years ago, during Trump’s first term I was talking to a friend about the Masterpiece Cake shop case (in which a baker was sued for refusing to provide services to same sex couples). This friend is not a Trump supporter, but also doesn’t follow politics that closely and wasn’t aware of the issues involved. […]
Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a powerful sermon during the inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, challenging President Donald Trump’s policies that target marginalized communities, including immigrants and LGBTQ+ Americans. Addressing Trump directly, Budde urged compassion for those living in fear: “There are gay, lesbian, and transgender children in families of all political
Nick Richardson, a Republican candidate for Fresno City Council’s District 6, advocates honesty and respectful campaigning, distancing himself from negative politics and lifetime politicians. He faced challenges, including losing endorsements after engaging with diverse groups and responding to LGBTQ surveys, yet remains committed to his principles, emphasizing government should not dictate personal lives.
In a landmark move to protect and support LGBTQ+ students, California has enacted Assembly Bill 1955 (AB 1955), known as the “Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth (SAFETY) Act.” Signed into law on July 15, 2024, by Governor Gavin Newsom, this groundbreaking legislation underscores California’s commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive educational
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we are writing in support of AB 3031 (Lee and Low), which will establish a statewide LGBTQ+ Commission that represents California’s diverse LGBTQ+ community and shines a light on the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ people face. The Commission will play an important role in formulating statewide policy impacting all
AB 1955, the Support Academic Futures & Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act), would strengthen existing California protections against forced outings of LGBTQ+ students in schools; provide critical supports and resources for parents and families of LGBTQ+ students to support families in working towards family acceptance on their own terms; and provide additional protections
Last Thursday evening, February 8th, Fresno’s Tower District Splash Bar was the place to be for the very first Queer Choice event! Queer Choice was created with the idea of a non partisan way to motivate and “get out the vote” geared and crafted towards the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. At the event, participants
The LGBT Community Network has recently had the chance to interview Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig. In the interview, we asked Magsig, who is running for reelection for Fresno County District 5 about four contentious policies brought up by candidate Jennifer Cruz to provide Fresno County residents with a better understanding of where the two
For too long, Fresno County has had too many problems go unsolved. Up against the current county supervisor, Nathan Magsig, is candidate Jennifer Cruz, who currently works as the manager of the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission’s LGBTQ Resource Center. Cruz, who expressed extreme discontent with a variety of political issues such as status quo LGBTQ
Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau’s resolution the “Parents Matter Act” has passed in a vote of 3 for and 2 against. (video) Supervisors Brandau, Nathan Magsig and Buddy Mendes voting in favor. This now begins a months long process of creating an unelected board of 11 individuals. Each Supervisor will hand pick two people and
