also posted on the GCV blogHad to share… We talked last week about corporations that are advocating for LGBT equality.. and mentioned General Mills. You know, the company that makes Cheerios. (yum) Well… this man, apparently, decided to protest General Mills and their stance on equality… by burning a box of Cheerios. Which, sure, isContinue reading “Burn Baby Burn!”
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Skepticism and the LGBT Community
It is important to remember to be skeptical. Skeptical of petition pushers who sound like they really are making the world safer.Skeptical of ballot referendums that sound like they are being fair.Skeptical of “natural transitioning” methods that sound easier and cheaper than Testosterone injections. Critical thinking skills are more than just that section that youContinue reading “Skepticism and the LGBT Community”
Boys on Bikes, God, and A Rainbow Connection
Ever since I interviewed Matt Mazzei about his grassroots organization, the Rainbow Delegation, (for GayFresn.com, read the article here), I have proudly worn my own rainbow bracelet. I don’t bother to take it off at that pool or in the shower. It has, like my support of the LGBT community, become an unavoidable part of myself. The braceletsContinue reading “Boys on Bikes, God, and A Rainbow Connection”
I have a new piece up over at GarFresno.com in which I talk about the label of bisexuality and pansexuality. Here is the teaser…. One of the things labels do is attach or confirm stigma or stenotypes, which is why we are so careful when allowing ourselves to be labeled. I resisted the label of “bi”Continue reading
Local Event: Fresno Celebrates Heroes!
My latest article over at GayFresno! Next Wednesday at Fresno State the Central California Alliance and the Bulldog Pride Fund will host “Celebrating Local Heroes”“ Featuring Robin McGehee (GetEQUAL), Matthew Mazzei (The Rainbow Delegation), and Andrew McIntosh (former NCAA athlete, current Fresno State grad student), the evening promises to be educational and a rallying point forContinue reading “Local Event: Fresno Celebrates Heroes!”
What does it mean to be an ally?
My latest post for GayFresno is up! Here’s the teaser. Last week I attended the Fresno City College Pride Celebration. Unsurprisingly, I heard a lot of talk about equality, about the need for change, about hate crime statues, about the overcoming of challenges. All those things were great to talk about, but one thing reallyContinue reading “What does it mean to be an ally?”
Weekly Round Up for Friday April 29th
My weekly round up of news and tid-bits is up at GayFresno. Here’s the tease… According to Rebecca Black today is all about fun, fun, fun, fun, but before you rush off to celebrate the royal wedding/ or get dolled up for Saturday’s ICD’s “An Evening Under the Stars” event, here are a a few highlights from this week’s news.Continue reading “Weekly Round Up for Friday April 29th”
Tribunal Rules Against Catholic Adoption Agency
I have a new article up over at GayFresno. England: Catholic Cares, a Catholic run adoption service agency, just lost what might be a landmark appeal regarding their right to discriminate. The agency, run by the Diocese of Leeds, maintains that it shouldn’t have to consider same-sex couples. The organization has been fighting for anContinue reading “Tribunal Rules Against Catholic Adoption Agency”
Quick note and a shameless plea…..
Howdy! Free Rainbow Delegation bracelets to show support for the LGBT community. The past few days have been busy! As the newest blogger over at Gay Fresno, I was out all day yesterday at the Fresno City College Pride Celebration. (And here is my article about it!) The event was great. I got to meet aContinue reading “Quick note and a shameless plea…..”
News!
I have really big news! But first, the lead up. This blog coming to you from my laptop which is NOT plugged into the router. This is important because for almost 24 hours this past weekend, my laptop (and my IPhone) couldn’t see our wireless network. Which isn’t the worst thing, but due to myContinue reading “News!”