Trials and tribulations of our writers / contributors lives
Members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) communities continue to face challenges getting services to fit their unique needs. This is why we invite you to participate in a groundbreaking study about the needs of LGBTQ people and their families. We need your voice! To take the survey, copy and paste this URL into your […]
Your voice needed: The LGBTQ Reducing Disparities Project Survey Read More »
Although we are still second class citizens in the United States and threatened with measures as extreme as execution in some nations around the world, we did see some landmark changes to LGBT civil rights in the year 2011, along with some defeats. Here’s a recap of the major happenings in the United States… Click
LGBT Rights in the U.S. in 2011 Read More »
Courtesy The Washington Post Two women in the Navy made history on Wednesday by winning the privilege to give the “first kiss” after returning from a deployment. Here’s what it looked like: For the gay community and the troops who were affected by Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, that image may become as iconic as this
From Autostrade: Australia’s voting population isn’t as divided on the issue of marriage equality as America’s; in fact, almost two-thirds of voters support it. But it’s also not seen as an issue of high national priority, and Australia’s Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, still claims that marriage equality would constitute an unwelcome change to the institution
It’s Time: New marriage equality ad Read More »
Last week I visited the U.S. Federal Courthouse here in Fresno to attend a Central Valley Hate Crimes Task Force. The meeting was put together by the U.S. Department of Justice and moderated by Elana S. Landau, Assistant United States Attorney. The session was attended by various members of law enforcement, as well as representatives
Hate Crimes Task Force Read More »
GLAAD has launched an effort to encourage the LGBT Community to speak up to their families during the upcoming holidays. As we always have to remember, our true power lies in COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET and being as open as possible… The LGBT community has a ton to be thankful for from the past
GLAAD Wants You To Speak Up Read More »
It is important to remember to be skeptical. Skeptical of petition pushers who sound like they really are making the world safer. Skeptical of ballot referendums that sound like they are being fair. Skeptical of “natural transitioning” methods that sound easier and cheaper than Testosterone injections. Critical thinking skills are more than just that section
Being a Skeptic, for the good for the community. Read More »
4 Gay Central Valley Board Members 15 hours 520 miles Uncounted sodas and coffees and slices of pizza Dozens of pages of notes 4 Community Centers in 4 –somewhat- distant cities (Modesto, Sacramento, Concord, San Jose) 1 epic battle with seagulls Whew! Yesterday morning before the sun was fully up, Chris, Jason, Jaymi, and I
Board Tour of LGBT Community Centers Read More »
Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Nicholas Nammour, founder of Nick’s Mixed Drinks. I had originally heard about Nick in terms of his charity work associated with his mixology business. I must admit I was skeptical. Mixology? Charity driven drink naming contests? After a few emails and some Facebook chat, I met up
Nick’s Mixed Drinks: Bringing Mixology and Charity Together. Read More »
