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The battle for an inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act in the House of Representatives is heating up. As we’ve always known, the vote on ENDA in the House is going to come down to a few votes. You may have heard that the committee vote has been pushed back a few weeks, so we’re taking this […]
In an effort to reach out to our larger community and make a difference, Gay Visalia presents our first annual Holiday Toy Drive. This year we are supporting Child Welfare Services (CWS) and their -Brighten a Child’s Winter Sky” program. There are many, many children who are in the system that deserve to have a
The campaign to collect signatures in order to qualify a ballot initiative for the 2010 election has officially started. On Monday, November 16th, Love Honor Cherish launched Sign For Equality, an online site dedicated to gathering enough signatures to place an initiative on the ballot in November of 2010 which, if successful, will repeal California’s
It’s Official – 5 Months To Gather Signatures Read More »
The effort to repeal -Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” will likely come next year as an amendment to the Defense Department spending bill, rather than through a standalone bill, according to gay Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.). Frank said in an interview with the Blade that repealing the 1993 law barring gays from serving openly in the
LGBT Legislation Status Update: DADT Repeal Likely Next Year Read More »
Lions, On Monday November 16 at 7:00 P.M. at the Visalia Lamp Liter Inn, 3300 West Mineral King, in the Amber Room, we will have our meeting and election of two guiding Lions. We will also meet at 5:30 for dinner in the back of the Lounge, for a social get together. Please join us and bring
Lions Club Moving Forward Read More »
Statement by Mayor Gavin Newsom It is with great regret I announce today that I am withdrawing from the race for governor of California. With a young family and responsibilities at city hall, I have found it impossible to commit the time required to complete this effort the way it needs to â and should
BREAKING NEWS: GAVIN NEWSOM DROPS OUT OF GOVERNOR’S RACE Read More »
California News (KFSN) — An initiative for next year’s ballot would make divorce "illegal" in California — and it’s now passed its first legal hurdle. The secretary of state’s office has given the green light to let supporters of the measure begin gathering signatures. The initiative would amend the state constitution to ban married couples
Outlawing Divorce Passes 1st Hurdle Read More »
Gay Visalia has a brand spankin’ new local phone number! Now it’s easier then ever to reach us! Put us in your speed dial so we are never more then a click away, let’s just try to keep the heavy breathing to a minimum! 559-697-5GAY (559-697-5429) You can also just click this link, which is on the "Contact
Low-income HIV-positive Americans may soon have the continued promise of better access to health care and federal funding. The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Treatment Extension Act of 2009, or S.1793, passed the House of Representatives on Oct. 21 with a vote of 408 to 9, and was approved by the Senate on
Ryan White CARE Act Passes House & Senate Read More »
The Senate voted 68 to 29 Thursday to pass a Defense Department funding bill that includes a measure extending hate-crimes protections to people targeted on the basis of their gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. The National Defense Authorization Act now goes to President Barack Obama’s desk for his signature. -As the President said
Senate Passes Hate Crimes Bill – President To Sign Read More »
