Fake news. “Alternative” facts. Welcome to the age of Trump. There is no generally accepted definition of “fake news,” and no bright line separating it from the increasing proliferation of propaganda, but the essential characteristic is that it is not factual. (Fake news is not, as Trump asserts, any news that disparages him.) Concern about […]
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Tickets start at only $33 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA comes to the Saroyan Theatre May 16 – 17, 2017Ticketmaster is the official ticketing source for Broadway In Fresno and the Saroyan Theatre. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s
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If you’re queer, there’s a good chance you’re a spender. Per Prudential’s 2016-2017 LGBT Financial Experience research report, more than 48 percent of the LGBTQ community identify as “spenders,” compared to 32 percent of the general population. Consider these the following: • The purchasing power of the queer community is close to $1 trillion •
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Since same-sex marriage was legalized, the number of same-sex couples who play Tax Loophole Twister, like our straight peers, has increased.Were heading into tax season and getting a hold of your accountant may be harder than the 2016 election. Here’s the most important question same-sex spouses should ask before filing taxes: Should we file “married
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Surely “Pastor Pence” is familiar with the biblical injunction about not judging other people “lest ye be judged.” But perhaps he missed that particular passage. During the Presidential campaign, Pence constantly criticized Hillary Clin¬ton for her use of a private email server, insisting that the issue was so serious it should be seen as disqualifying
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Yes, I have Republican friends. They are friends who stood with us for marriage equality, and stood against their party’s arcane position on that issue. Smart friends, good friends, folks I admire for their accomplishments in life. Friends with whom I’ve exchanged civil debates over multiple public policy issues. So here’s the thing: Most of
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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
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Tickets start at only $33 Direct from Broadway, the world’s best selling magic show is coming to Fresno, CA!THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY comes to the Saroyan Theatre April 26 – 27, 2017Ticketmaster is the official ticketing source for Broadway In Fresno and the Saroyan Theatre. This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping
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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
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Remember the lyrics of that old cowboy song, “Don’t Fence Me In”? “Oh give me land lots of land under starry skies above Don’t fence me in Let me ride through the wide open spaces that I love Don’t fence me in…”I found those “wide open spaces” – they’re between Wyoming legislators’ ears. A bill
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