Speaking at an LGBT fund raiser in New York City, Barack Obama stated, according to sources, that securing marriage rights for same sex couples was not "politically feasible” at this time. Read the story here: Obama Holds LGBT Fund Raiser In NYC

In Florida, Eric Breidenbaugh had a devastating experience recently – having to learn of his partner's death from the TV because he was "not an actual family member" – which epitomizes the cruelty of laws that discriminate against GLBT couples. But his story has also helped focus attention on a chilling reality: a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage on the 2008 ballot in Eric's home state of Florida – and, if you can believe it, more anti-GLBT measures moving toward the ballot in California, Arizona, Arkansas, and Oregon. Watch The Video

Lilliana Pastor @ Univision/Channel 21 (Spanish) is working on a special series about hate crimes. She is seeking anyone within the GLBT community who’s been the victim of a hate crime for a possible profile on a special series regarding hate crimes. As Univision is a Spanish station they prefer Spanish speakers. If you or someone you know qualifies to assist her in this project, please contact her @ 916-1897 (cell phone) or 559-241-6327 the office. 

 Fresno City College will host Pride Week April 22-25,^th culminating in their annual Pride Festival on Friday, April 25. Pride Week includes days devoted to gay & bisexual men, gay & bisexual women and the transgender community, with movies, performances and discussions. Friday’s Pride Festival incorporates all members of the community, with food, performances, booths, panels, games and much more…If you’d like to perform at the event, have a booth, or make a raffle or other donation, please click on READ MORE to see the deadlines and contact information at the end of this article.