While today’s ruling is a victory for equality advocates, questions about the law’s premise remain to be decided by the Supreme Court. For the dwindling number of supporters of the Defense of Marriage Act, the Clinton-era federal law that defines marriage as only between a man and a woman, the bad news Thursday from Boston […]
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“‘The Constitution our son died for was intended to protect rights, not deny them.” Lori WilfahrtMemorial Day is a federal holiday observed annually in the United States on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War.
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This Saturday, June 2nd is Fresno Pride in the Tower District! The parade starts at 10 and is free. The festival is 11-3 and costs $5.00. There are vendors, food, drinks, entertainment and more. Make the short trip to Fresno and celebrate your community! For more information you can visit the website HERE.
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Join the gang for lunch this coming Sunday, May 27th. This month they will be grubbing at Black Bear Diner in Tulare at 12:30. The restaurant is located at 1161 E. Tulare Ave. Bring some friends and as always wear your LGBT supportive t-shirts. Bon appetit!
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday announced its backing of same-sex marriage, more than a week after President Barack Obama also expressed support for the issue. “The mission of the NAACP has always been to ensure political, social and economic equality of all people,” Roslyn M. Brock, chairman of
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PFLAG Tulare and Kings Countiesis a volunteer group of parents, family and friends of people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT). We welcome members of the GLBT community to our meetings and membership. We meet on the third Sunday of each month. Location: Family HealthCare Network 305 East Center Street
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Hopefully you already know that Gay Central Valley is hosting THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER. It is a follow up to the original play about the tragic loss of Matthew Shepard. For those slim few who might not know who he is; he was a teen from Laramie Wyoming, who’s life was ended
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The annual event, Art Visalia’s Orchid Sale, begins this Saturday the 5th at noon. It is their biggest fundraiser of the year and all of the spectacular orchids are only $25.00 (what a great Mothers Day gift). All monies go to support their mission to develop, foster, and promote the arts as central to the quality of life
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I know we’ve been talking a lot about and you’ve been seeing a lot about Dr. Ryan’s Family Acceptance Project and her coming to the valley to speak, BUT, the more people we reach, the better the outcome for everyone here in the valley. Another seminar being offered specifically to students, GSA’s, Pride Clubs, Advisors and Community
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Femz N Studz is hosting their 2nd annual event at Blackbeards in Fresno. This LGBT+ event is family friendly and a great way to spend the day with other community members, catch up with some old friends or make new ones. Either way, a good time is sure to be had. Contact them today and
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