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Trans Day of Visibility

Trans Day of VisibilityBuilding Communities of CareApril 1, 2023 11am-2pmFresno City College OAB Speakers:April Taylor-Salery, LMFTJulie Nicole, M.D.Panel Discussion Fair:Arts & CraftsResources Food:Fresno Eats Sponsored by OUT Against Big Tobacco, Central Valley OB/GYN Medical Group, Imperial Dove Court De Fresno, PFLAG, and Fresno State Women’s Alliance

Suspect in attack Club Q will stand trial on murder and hate crime charges

On Thursday, a judge in Colorado ruled that there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial for Anderson Lee Aldrich, who is accused of carrying out a mass shooting at a LGBTQ club last year, resulting in the deaths of five individuals. Aldrich, who identifies as nonbinary and uses the pronouns they and them, was …

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California attempts to enshrine right to same-sex marriage

In a move to ensure marriage equality in California, Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to rescind Proposition 8, a voter-approved initiative that banned same-sex marriages in the state 15 years ago. The constitutional amendment still remains on the books, and activists are concerned that the US Supreme Court might revisit the case that legalized …

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Utah’s governor signs bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed a bill into law that prohibits gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, including hormone therapy and surgeries. This new law has sparked criticism from both medical professionals and LGBTQ advocacy groups who argue that it could cause harm to transgender youth. The bill, which will take effect in May …

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FDA proposes easing blood donation exclusions for gay and bisexual men

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reduce the current ban on blood donation by gay and bisexual men. Under current rules, the FDA allows donations from gay and bisexual men if they haven’t had sex with another man for three months.. The change is being made due to a shift in …

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Pope Francis: Homosexuality Is Not a Crime, Condemns Unjust Anti-Gay Laws.

Pope Francis has commented on homosexuality, saying that it is not a crime. He made the statement during a meeting with bishops from around the world. The Pope criticized unjust anti-gay laws and said that everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, should be treated with dignity. Pope Francis also spoke about the importance of families …

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‘Uncoupled’ Canceled After One Season

The Netflix original series “Uncoupled” has been cancelled after only one season. The romantic comedy followed the lives of a group of friends navigating modern relationships, with Neil Patrick Harris as the lead character, Michael Lawson. The series received positive reviews from audiences and critics, with a 73% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, …

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