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To Our Beloved Community: For those who have yet to hear the news: on February 5th, the Fresno Police Department announced that they had a suspect in custody for the murder of Casey Haggard. She was a newly out and becoming a part of the community,slowly beginning to open up. She had waited all her life […]
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Fresno police have arrested a man they believe to be responsible for the brutal killing of Casey Haggard, a transgender woman more than two years ago. Richard Joseph Lopez, 37, was charged with the July 2015 murder of 66-year-old Kenton Craig Haggard, who friends say went by “Casey” or “KC.” Police Chief Jerry Dyer said
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Thank you to Gay Central Valley in their “Final Act” they’ve chosen our non profit, LGBT Community Network, to receive $1,000 towards our efforts to inform, educate and advocate on behalf of the LGBT Community. We greatly appreciate their generosity and the work they’ve accomplished over the years. To the Fresno / Central
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Limited time offer to receive free and discount copies of Marriage Equality USA’s book, “The People’s Victory,” for you, your family, your friends, your local libraries and schools, your local PFLAG / GSA / etc. or anyone you like! Order discount paperback and hardcover copies. You may also download the free digital version for Kindle,
The People’s Victory: Free for a limited time Read More »
We need you to get on the bus on February 8th. Won’t cost you a thing, except your time. Breakfast, lunch & dinner provided and families are welcome! To my LGBT friends, you are welcome & your VOICES & PRESENCE needed in Sacramento.When asked who recruited you, list Planned Parenthood. Buses pick up in every
Equality on the Mall – Free transportation and family friendly Read More »
YOUR VOICE IS IMPORTANT!Do you identify as LGBTQ?Are you currently, or were you formerly, in foster care? Participate in a study on your experiences as an LGBTQ individual in the foster care system & receive a $5.00 gift card to Starbucks Share your story & provide essential insight to help improve the experiences of other
LGBTQ in foster care sought for study Read More »
Trans-E-Motion supports the national Women’s March, which encourages uplifting and supporting all feminine people’s and the family and friends that love them. Unfortunately, the Fresno Women’s March falls short of that ideal. We encourage those who participate in today’s event to be safe and enjoy themselves, but consider who is not there. Consider that no
Trans-E-Motion statement regarding Fresno Women’s March Read More »
The ACLU will conduct a half-day session February 10 to train change makers in Fresno. Focused on local action, the session will show people how to network and build skills for ACLU civil liberties campaigns such as voting rights and criminal justice reform. The executive director of the Northern California ACLU office, Abdi Soltani, said,
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Did we really just come through a whole year? Is it really time to shout from the rooftops, Happy New Year? If your 2017 was anything like mine, you’re shouting louder than an Unbalanced Religious Freak on a street corner! This past year we’ve seen it all, at least I hope so. We have experienced
The public reaction to allegations against Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K. and so many others is welcome and long overdue. The public revulsion to the disclosures, the almost daily revelations about other prominent figures, and especially the #metoo movement that encouraged women to add their own experiences of harassment to the public discourse have caused a
In defense of jerks – only a little bit tho Read More »
