Perea is young, clean-cut, and Catholic but has a penchant for mild cursing (I've omitted the expletives from the article...sorry). He's a bit of a walking paradox, no question about it.

A proposal aimed at effectively banning gay men and lesbians from becoming foster or adoptive parents was cleared Monday to appear on this fall's ballot in Arkansas. To read more of this article on PlanetOut.com click here.

If you are good at decorating a dinner table, the Imperial Dove Court is looking for you. On Saturday, September 20th the Imperial Dove Court will be hosting "Evening Under The Stars".  This is a very popular event where members of the community are invited to set a dinner table for eight guests.  The person with the best judged table will win $100.00.  The evening starts at 6:00 p.m. and the entry fee is $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door.  A full dinner will be served and guests will be seated at the tables set by those that have entered the event.  There will be entertainment and a full bar.  If you are interested in decorating a table, please contact event coordinator Greg Lucas at (559) 360-0279.

The LGBT community lost a great pioneer, leader and true hero today, when Del Martin, 87, passed away in San Francisco with Phyllis Lyon, her lifelong partner and spouse, by her side. These two women share a rich history of activism in the LGBT community and played a crucial role in our obtaining marriage rights in California. Read about Del Martin here: Del Martin 1921-2008

A couple of enterprising men from Austin, Texas, have created a deck of playing cards featuring hypocritical Republicans “caught in the act”. Cards feature Larry Craig, Ted Haggard, Mark Foley and others. Each one was caught up in a gay scandal and each has made anti gay statements or voted against pro-gay legislation. “These professional grade, poker size playing cards take a peek into the dark corners of the Grand Ole Party. Featuring a plethora of politicians who got caught playing pitcher for the wrong team, allegedly.” Check out their website and buy a set of cards here: Gay Republican Cards

In a shocking upset, openly gay Australian diver Matthew Mitcham, 20, has won the Olympic gold medal in the men’s 10m platform at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Going into the final round, Mitcham trailed China’s Zhou Luxin by more than 30 points. But Mitcham scored an astonishing 112.10 on his last dive — a back two and a half somersault with two and a half twists — to earn four perfect 10s and win the gold medal, with an overall score of 537.95 to Zhou’s 533.15. Read the story HERE…

What is  better than a Gay Fresno Movie Night? ........ A *FREE* Gay Fresno Movie Night!!!! Our first ever Gay Fresno Movie Night was HOT HOT HOT and more HOT. We showed the very vibrant film "But I'm A Cheerleader!" It was all laughs and pom poms all night. If some of you have not seen this movie, Gay Fresno recommends you see it ASAP. It is a completely hilarious film about how to "cure" homosexuality. It is about a serious situation, but is very humorous and light hearted. Which is a great change from what we normally see about the so called "curing" of homosexuality.

CNN & The Associated Press are reporting that Barack Obama has chosen Joseph Biden as his Vice Presidential Candidate. Read the story HERE…

Most states don't recognize gay marriage — but now Hallmark does. The nation's largest greeting card company is rolling out same-sex wedding cards — featuring two tuxedos, overlapping hearts or intertwined flowers, with best wishes inside. "Two hearts. One promise," one says. Hallmark added the cards after California joined Massachusetts as the only U.S. states with legal gay marriage. A handful of other states have recognized same-sex civil unions. Read the story HERE

After a recent re-design by 365GAY.COM, our live news feed is officially active again, at the top of our homepage. We can't help but point out one of the lead stories, about the CA Supreme Court ruling that doctors are not allowed to base their medical assistance to patients on the basis of their religious beliefs. For months now we've watched doctors and pharmacists refusing to assist those in need whose "morality" intersected their personal opinions. Does a person's religious belief system allow them to choose which job functions they will perform and which they won't? Of course not. But it was happening, with the support of millions of Ameircans. Monday, in a unanimous decision, the California Supreme Court ruled that doctors cannot withhold care to gays and lesbians based on their religious beliefs. The story involves a lesbian couple's choice of in vitro fertilization. Read the story HERE...

Community Link hosted their annual Bowlathon fundraiser at Cedar Lanes on Sunday, August 17th. There was a great turnout in support of the event, with several teams of bowlers both in and out of costume. Donations were made, door prizes were handed out and awards were presented in several categories.

Soldier’s Girl They Didn't Know How Dangerous Love Could Be

Based On A True Story Director: Frank Pierson / Starring: Troy Garity / Lee Pace / Andre Braugher / Shawn Hatosy / Rated: R / Review by: Leon Velasco / Rating: THUMBS UP

I wouldn’t get tired of watching this movie. It was so well written and played out. The viewer needs to open up their mind and disregard the obvious and place their own players into each character. For me it’s easy to see myself as the nightclub performer, (as cross dresser, not transgender). Or I can just place myself in her shoes as a victim of lost love, (if you remember the shooting back at the old location of, The Express, that left one young man dead in the alley across the way thanksgiving eve). I forever think of Mitch each year, and I fall victim to depression and lonesomeness and it borders gratefulness that I wasn’t there like we had planned; all due to me not finding someone to watch over my daughter that night for me to be with Mitch. (Yes, I am a single gay father; my daughter is now 18). They never did find Mitch’s killers; like I knew Fresno Police Department never does in “Gay” cases. This is how relate to this story; and the ending always brings me out of my slump because I envision myself being just as strong willed as the character to keep going.

The family of slain teenager Larry King is suing the Hueneme School District and the County of Ventura for letting their son wear makeup and feminine clothing, the The Ventura County Star is reporting. Parents Dawn and Gregory King and Larry's younger brother, Rocky, have filed injury claims related to the death of the eighth-grader, alleging that the school's failure to enforce the dress code made Larry King vulnerable to attack. Read the story HERE...

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi plan to wed this weekend in California. They're planning a small, intimate ceremony with a few close friends and family. Read the story HERE.

Longtime Fresno community photographer and attorney, Howard K. Watkins, is partnering with the Fresno Regional Foundation and the Henry Madden Library at CSU Fresno to establish the Howard K. Watkins Photographic Archive Project. The Project's goal is to make Howard's more than 175,000 photographs publicly accessible as an online historical archive. He was present on June 17th and has provided the following photos in various quality formats at no charge:

Marriage Equality Day at the Fresno County Clerk's Office
Thaiphoon Restaurant Reception

Please support the Howard K. Watkins Photographic Archive Project to help preserve and make publicly available this pictorial archive of history by making a tax-deductible donation to the Fresno Regional Foundation, please Click Here.

Also available: Photos and a short write up by Mike Rhodes of Community Alliance, page 1 and page 2. Also last page of Alliance online.

Hillary Rodham Clinton's name will be placed in nomination along with nominee-in-waiting Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, an emblematic move intended to unite the party after a divisive primary. Read the story HERE...

The Fresno Reel Pride 19th Annual International LGBT Film Festival is happening September 17-21, 2008. Reel Pride screens films, as well as hosting parties, events and celebrity guests. This year, during the five day period, the festival is hosting more than 50 films. Reel Pride also recently announced a group cruise to Mexico, with screenings, parties and outings. Check out FRESNO REEL PRIDE for all the latest news, as well as information about membership.

         This is not your usual show! Anyone can enter. Anyone can win. Show us your talent (even if you shouldn’t)! Can you do something no one else can? Can you sing, dance, recite poetry or do a skit? Bring it on! This is a contest. That means there will be a winner and a prize. It only costs $1.00 to enter.

          You can expect to have a great time on August 29th at The Den, 4538 E. Belmont. There will be a Beer Bust that will begin at 6:00 and sadly end at midnight. Dinner will be available for a small fee of $5.00 and it will be served at 8:00. The show will start at 10:00. Want to get even with someone? Pay $5.00 and have them put on stage. They will either have to perform, stand in front of everyone’s taunting for 1 minute, or pay $2.00 to get out of it. Bring your friends.

          Trans-e-motion is sponsoring this FUNDRAISER to help raise money for their primary event: an art show held on November 20^th, National Transgender Day of Remembrance. Your generosity at this event will help ensure the success of the art show at which there is never a fee. The November art show is open to all ages and is intended to educate the public about the lives, experiences, feelings and struggles of Transgender people. So come and enjoy! Have a great time and help a great cause.

Margaret Cho will return to television on August 21, when her new series on VH1, "The Cho Show" premiers. You can watch an sneak peek HERE. Check out Margaret's own website HERE. And check out the details of her latest tour HERE. 

    I'm not a junkie for scandal, but the press today selectively reports on issues and pulls punches in ways that would make Edward R. Murrow turn over in his grave. Political candidates and officials have gotten far too comfortable with evasive answers, "no comment" or denying interviews to anyone who may not support their platform. It's a way of being dishonest without overtly lying to the public. Recently, I experienced this trend first hand while trying to secure an interview with both mayoral candidates regarding Proposition 8 and other LGBT concerns.

When the state's voters decide Proposition 8 this fall, it appears they will check "yes" or "no" next to a ballot title that reads: "Eliminates the Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry."

A Superior Court judge this morning rejected a suit filed by Prop. 8 proponents against the ballot title proposed by Attorney General Jerry Brown. Judge Timothy M. Frawley said Brown's language was neither false nor misleading, handing a victory to gay rights supporters who want a clear statement of what a constitutional ban would mean for gay couples who have married in California this year. Click HERE to read more...

The news website The Huffington Post now has a page dedicated to the issue of Gay Marriage, with the latest news on the issue, regarding politicians, religion and celebrities. Click on the following link to check it out... The Huffington Post - Gay Marriage Page

The California state senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would declare May 22 “Harvey Milk Day,” in honor of the openly gay San Francisco city supervisor who was assassinated nearly 30 years ago. (Milk was born May 22, 1930.) The 22-13 vote in favor of the designation, which would create a “day of significance” rather than a state holiday, was along party lines. Click HERE for more of the story...

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El Gas pacífico y Eléctrico ha donado $250.000 para unirse a la batalla contra la Proposición 8 de California este Noviembre. Lea la historia aquí: PG&E Apoya al Combate en Contra a la Proposición 8 con un Donativo. Has clic en READ MORE para el resto de la historia……………………….

Pacific Gas & Electric has donated $250,000 to join the battle against California Proposition 8 this November. Read the story here: PG&E Supports Fight Against Prop 8 With Donation

Recently Congress held hearings on whether the military policy of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" (which allows gays and lesbians to serve in the military as long as they don't disclose their sexuality) should be struck down in order to allow gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military. It's astounding to witness the tired, ignorant and cliche arguments that are put forth by those endorsing keeping this policy in place, just as it is astounding to watch members of congress challenge this simple minded, prejudiced rhetoric. Click on the following link to watch one video of hearings, and check the menu on the right for "Related Videos" to access more videos of the same topic...  Video - Don't Ask Don't Tell Congressional Hearings