Our hearts are completely broken. Over 50 people were murdered last night at PULSE Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Over 50 people were wounded. This was the deadliest mass shooting in American history. This happened at an LGBTQ+ nightclub. Tonight, we’ll gather around the valley to host candlelight vigils to mourn the lives lost, and the […]
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Orlando’s gay community is in “utter shock” and after a mass shooting at a gay nightclub early Sunday morning, a local LGBTQ leader said. Approximately 50 people are dead and 53 wounded after a gunman opened fire and took hostages at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Rob Domenico, a board member of The Center Orlando, an LGBTQ advocacy
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Our annual tradition of filming the Fresno Pride Parade continues, feel free to watch the entire parade, in 1080p HD video, below: Share your videos and pictures on our facebook & check out our YouTube for past Pride parades and other event videos.
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Every year at about this time, our community enjoys the excitement and fellowship of Pride. Pride celebrations across the country continue throughout the summer. The collective attitude and acceptance raise spirits, and raise awareness of our community’s strengths and, well, our fabulosity. But do you ever wonder: How can we keep it going? I do. And
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The Parade starts at 10am on the corner of Palm & Olive. The “Grandstand” is at Irene’s Cafe.The Parade ends at Olive & Maroa.Olive Ave will be closed to traffic between 9am and 11am. THE PARADE IS, OF COURSE, FREE TO WATCH. The Festival begins at 11am and ends at 3pmAlong the streets of Fulton and
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The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines stigma as “a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something; archaic: a scar left by a hot iron: brand – a mark of shame or discredit: stain: an identifying mark or characteristic; a specific diagnostic sign of a disease.” In the
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If you ever wonder what America is thinking, I’ve found a great barometer of political pinion: laundromats. Our dryer broke recently, so there have been multiple weekly trips to the neighborhood laundry until it can get fixed. And while waiting, usually on Sunday, usually while reading the Sunday New York Times, there have been multiple
I have been watching Donald Trump’s campaign with a sort of morbid curiosity for the last few months.It feels almost surreal to me that the reality TV star could actually end up winning the White House, but he is certainly closer than any other Republican running for the Oval Office. Recently I became aware of
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Nothing is more exciting than cleaning out your basement, right? So many boxes full of things that make you say: “why the hell did I even buy this?” Clothes that are too small, Jackie Collins novels that once held your interest, and tattered stuffed animals worn smooth from childish affection. It was during such a
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to chat up a few men who are not involved directly in the Leather/Kink community. Granted, the reasons for our interactions weren’t necessarily to talk. However, more and more, I’m finding that my quest for carnal satisfaction involves more than just the need for physical gratification. I find that sexual
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