2012 – Page 13 – LGBTQ Fresno

Marriage Equality USA Compares Effects of Party Platforms on LGBT Citizens

Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) is excited to announce an important new resource that voters can use now and over the next four years. Today MEUSA published the first streamlined, side-by-side comparison of the new political platforms just adopted by the major parties regarding marriage equality and related LGBT issues. MEUSA now offers a 1-page comparison […]

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Reel Pride – Night two showcase

Reel Pride continues with another fabulous night of films, including … Facing Mirrors 5:30pm at Tower Theatre The first narrative film from Iran to feature a transgender main character, FACING MIRRORS is a story of an unlikely and daring friendship that develops despite social norms and traditional beliefs. Rana drives a cab in order to

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Did Chick-fil-A Just Reverse Its Stance on Contributions to Anti-Gay Groups?

Could Chick-fil-A be turning over a new leaf? A Chicago-based lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocacy group reports that the restaurant chain — which was at the epicenter of a media firestorm this summer after its president confirmed his company’s anti-gay stance — has agreed to cease donations to right-wing groups that oppose same-sex

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Did Chris Colfer make a joke at Fresno’s expense?

After reading several facebook comments regarding this tweet from the Valley’s own Chris Colfer… We want to know what YOU think of it, comment below and let us know.

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White House Keeping Distance From Prop 8 Litigation

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney declined to directly answer a question about whether the Obama administration wants the U.S. Supreme Court to take up litigation challenging California’s Proposition 8 or allow a lower court ruling striking down the same-sex marriage ban to stand. In response to a question from the Washington Blade, Carney deferred

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Reel Pride 23 Begins Tonight!

Don’t miss tonight’s feature film: Struck by Lightning 7:30pm at Fresno’s historic Tower Theatre

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Only 2 days until Reel Pride 2012!

That’s right … Just two more days until the 23rd annual Reel Pride Film Festival begins! www.reelpride.com

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Singer-Songwriter Brandi Carlile to Marry Partner

For years, acclaimed singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile kept her personal life exactly that – personal. As other gay entertainers made pronouncements about their relationships, Carlile, while not hiding her sexuality, kept the public focus on her music. But with gay marriage embroiled in the political landscape, Carlile is taking a stand, and on Saturday, she will

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Help Marriage Equality Advocacy Group AFER Win

You can help AFER win part of a $5 million grant to achieve marriage equality. All you have to do is vote in the 2012 Chase Giving Program. Hundreds of non-profits across the country are competing and the top vote-getters will share the prize. Everyone gets at least two votes and voting ends Wednesday, September

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Is Marriage Equality Inevitable?

The greatest roadblock to marriage equality has been the ballot box. In less than two months, voters will determine the fate of marriage equality in Maine, Maryland, and Washington. Voters will also have their say on a state constitutional prohibition against same-sex marriages in Minnesota. For the first time, however, I have little doubt that

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