Political articles/news from local authors
In the span of one year, after already reversing abortion rights and affirmative action, the Supreme Court has ruled that it is constitutional to refuse service to homosexual couples if it goes against one’s belief system. This conservative turn is not only a devastating reversal of decades of progress for LGBTQ rights but a tragic […]
June 26, 2023 9:20PM PDT “Protect Children. Support Parents.” It’s only four words, yet schools in Florida can now be sued for anything remotely related to the LGBTQ+ community. All it takes is one parent. One complaint. In May 2023, Jenna Barbee was under state investigation for showing “Strange World,” a Disney-animated, PG movie emphasizing
LGBT Fresno has been contacted regarding Fresno County supervisors Steve Brandau and Nathan Magsig visiting multiple Fresno/Clovis library locations to make complaints and request modifications to their pride displays. Also, asking for “alternative viewpoints” to be posted alongside these annual pride displays. Library officials have also been contacted by Paul Nerland, Fresno County Administrative Officer.
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), GLAAD, GLSEN, Family Equality, National LGBTQ Task Force, National Center for Lesbian Rights and National Black Justice Coalition, LGBT Fresno / LGBT Community Network in partnership with more than 200 organizations, renewed their call for Target and the business community to reject and speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ extremism going
In a move to ensure marriage equality in California, Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to rescind Proposition 8, a voter-approved initiative that banned same-sex marriages in the state 15 years ago. The constitutional amendment still remains on the books, and activists are concerned that the US Supreme Court might revisit the case that legalized
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed into law a landmark new federal protection for same-sex and interracial couples. This historic legislation, known as the Respect for Marriage Act, provides new federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples. “Marriage is a simple proposition. Who do you love? And will you be loyal to that person you
LGBT Fresno decries the transphobic ad by Elizabeth Heng’s campaign against Jim Costa. The ad depicts Costa in offensive, emasculating, using gender stereotypes. We call on their campaign to pull this ad. Let their campaign know your thoughts: Elizabeth Heng From Zoyer Zyndel, President of Trans-e-Motion: I think it’s offensive because it is equating his
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris released the following statement on the President’s decision to remove all transgender individuals from serving in the military: “The President’s decision to force transgender individuals out of the military is discriminatory, wrong, and un-American. We should not punish or turn away courageous people who are willing
Human Rights Campaign put together a scorecard of Equality Progress over the last eight years. HRC said the next four years could be a “challenge,” but they praised Pres. Obamas progress on civil rights. Their scorecard included these highlights: 1 President Obama signed into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention
Is the current state of affairs a concern to you? Do you feel like civil rights we now have and have worked so long and hard for are now in jeopardy? Have you wondered what you can do to make a difference? Have you tried reaching out to your local and national representatives but still
