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As the mail-in ballots come in and disturb our sense of peace regarding this presidential race and all it entails, what does it mean for our community if there is a second Trump presidency? How m...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/what-a-second-trump-presidency-means-for-our-community/

On October 28th, the Westboro Baptist Church protested outside Roosevelt High School, prompting over 300 supporters from Fresno’s LGBTQ+ community to form a "Wall of Love" with rainbow umbrella...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/community-forms-wall-of-love-to-shield-students-from-anti-lgbtq-protesters/

The Westboro Baptist Church, known for its extreme and inflammatory hate speech, is bringing its divisive message to Fresno and Reedley. The WBC has gained notoriety for targeting LGBTQ+ individu...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/westboro-baptist-church-in-fresno/

Nick Richardson, a Republican candidate for Fresno City Council's District 6, advocates honesty and respectful campaigning, distancing himself from negative politics and lifetime politicians. He ...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/leaving-the-door-open-nick-richardsons-more-attentive-approach-to-politics/

David Shelley, CEO of Hachette, one of the “big five” publishing houses, grew up in Margaret Thatcher’s Britain under Section 28, a law in place from 1988 to 2003 that prohibited schools fr...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/whats-next-in-the-wave-of-u-s-book-bans-the-rise-of-soft-censorship/

Corey DeAngelis, a conservative education reform advocate known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, has recently faced allegations of hypocrisy following the exposure of his past involvement in gay adult ...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/anti-lgbtq-education-activist-exposed-as-former-gay-adult-film-actor/

The five-minute short – “Fresno Pride” (2024) by Angeline Ruiz Cardenas, a local high school student – highlights the history of the Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival, which was es...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/short-fresno-pride-2024/

Lenacapavir (Sunlenca), administered every 26 weeks alongside daily antiretroviral therapy (ART), showed comparable HIV suppression. At week 54, viral suppression to fewer than 50 copies/mL was a...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/breakthrough-injectable-hiv-prevention-drug-proves-effective-but-costly/

STEP RIGHT UP to a Circtacular Fundraiser!  Community Link and Fresno Rainbow Pride proudly present a NEW and exciting event for the WHOLE family. Enjoy an evening of unlimited rides, unlimited ...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/circtacular-night-unlimited-rides-games-fun-for-a-cause/

In a significant move towards supporting the LGBTQ+ community, the Fresno City Council allocated $80,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to seven local LGBTQ+ community-based organizat...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/city-of-fresno-awards-80000-in-funding-to-lgbtq-organizations/

Sphen, an 11-year-old male gentoo penguin who became an international icon for his same-sex partnership with another male penguin, Magic, has died, according to the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Sphe...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/famed-gay-penguin-passes-away/

The presentation was modest, featuring a few picture books on a bookcase. These included titles such as the ABCs of a Pride parade, biographies of the gay World War II codebreaker Alan Turing and...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/assembly-bill-1825-the-fight-to-protect-library-access-and-diversity-in-california/

Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD, a leading LGBTQ advocacy nonprofit, is facing scrutiny over lavish spending and potential policy violations. Despite GLAAD’s $30 million budget, Ellis’s expens...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/lavish-spending-at-glaad-inside-the-controversial-expenses-of-its-ceo/

In a landmark move to protect and support LGBTQ+ students, California has enacted Assembly Bill 1955 (AB 1955), known as the “Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth (SAFETY)...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/newsom-signs-first-in-nation-bill-banning-schools-transgender-notification-policies/

During the week of July 7th, Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company ignited a social media uproar when it was revealed that their director, John Ramirez, had removed the Pride Flag that had been displayed...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/tioga-sequoia-brewery-flag-saga/

June 30th to July 4th: 10am to 10pm~ NEW LOCATION ~SE corner of Herndon and Clovis in Clovis Buying fireworks? Support the LGBT+ Community at the same time!Order online for curbside pickup or del...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/lgbtq-fireworks-fundraiser/

In a decision that went unnoticed by many, in April of 2024, the Biden Administration signed into law the expansion of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This new nondiscrimination pr...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/expansion-of-lgbtq-healthcare-protections-in-affordable-care-act/

Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Rainbow Family Day on June 8 showcased local LGBTQ+ organizations and activities but faced criticism for its limited representation and organizational issues. Key groups we...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/rainbow-family-day-faces-challenges-amidst-declining-representation/

Today, in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a new “State of Pride Report” highlighting the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent actions to...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/attorney-general-bonta-releases-state-of-pride-report-in-honor-of-lgbtq-pride-month/

On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we are writing in support of AB 3031 (Lee and Low), which will establish a statewide LGBTQ+ Commission that represents California’s diverse LGBTQ+ co...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/lgbt-community-network-and-lgbtq-fresno-join-support-of-ab-3031-sb-1491-and-sb-957/

If you missed the parade or just watch to catch it again, CMAC has recorded and provided it for viewing:

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/video-2024-fresno-rainbow-pride-parade/

Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival is back and ready to kick of Pride Month. Celebrating 34 years with this year theme, Rainbow Wave – Navigating Through The Current. Fresno Rainbow Pride...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/34th-annual-fresno-rainbow-pride-parade-and-festival-returns-saturday-june-1st/

AB 1955, the Support Academic Futures & Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act), would strengthen existing California protections against forced outings of LGBTQ+ students in schools; prov...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/lgbtq-fresno-joins-coalition-supporting-ab-1955/

Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival Grand Marshal announcements We are DAYS away from the largest single day event in Fresno! With over 15 thousand in attendance, will you be one of them? Sa...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/fresno-rainbow-pride-grand-marshals/

SynopsisDeep in the forgotten hills of Massachusetts stands Saint Perpetua’s College. Isolated and ancient, it is not a place for timid girls. Here, secrets are currency, ambition is lifeblood,...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/a-education-in-malice/

In the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Fresno Police Department (FPD) grapples with a complex history of community relations with the LGBTQ+ community. This history, marked by bigotry...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/breaking-the-silence-fresno-law-enforcements-journey-with-the-lgbtq-community/

Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival is back and ready to kick off Pride Month. Celebrating 34 years with this year theme, Rainbow Wave – Navigating Through The Current. Saturday June 1, 20...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/34th-annual-fresno-rainbow-pride-parade-and-festival/

Fresno Rainbow Pride and Community Link is bringing Sandra Bernhard to the Tower Theater on May 11th for an amazing night of comedy, music, and all around fun! Limited seating still available! Pu...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/sandra-bernhard-in-fresno-last-chance/

After extensive negotiations, the Clovis Educators Association and district revised policies on student site plans and personal items, allowing inclusive access to gender-affirming facilities wit...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/clovis-unified-repeals-policies-negatively-affecting-teachers-and-students/

The Department of Justice has recently made policy changes that better support military members who are also HIV positive, prompted by a handful of lawsuits. A few pieces on the topic come from A...

https://www.lgbtqfresno.com/dod-changes-rule-regarding-hiv-positive-military-personnel/