Attorney General Bonta Releases State of Pride Report in Honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Today, in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a new “State of Pride Report” highlighting the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent actions to support, uplift, and defend the rights of LGBTQ+ communities across California and beyond. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the beautiful strength and diversity of […]

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Gender-neutral toy sections now in major retailers

California has implemented a groundbreaking law requiring major retailers with at least 500 employees to feature gender-neutral toy sections in their stores. The legislation, which took effect on Monday, originated from a 2021 bill championed by California Assemblymember Evan Low. This bill aimed to foster inclusivity and allow children to express themselves without the constraints

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Survey: LGBTQIA+ Older Adults in California

LGBT Community Network is thrilled to stand alongside the statewide coalition in studying the aging experiences of LGBTQ Californians. Their voices deserve to be heard, and together we’ll advocate for a tomorrow where every senior thrives. This is California’s first statewide survey documenting the needs, hopes and priorities of mid-life and older LGBTQIA+ residents across

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“All are Welcome” inclusion campaign launches

America has had a tragic history of discrimination. Businesses have displayed infamous signs banning people due to sexuality, race, religion, and more. With many lives lost and tears shed, this display of bigotry has hurt countless people. These hateful ideas have tarnished the nation—and it’s time to show the world those are principles of the

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REPORT: A Holistic Understanding of Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in Fresno/The Central Valley Region

The LGBTQ Community Network recently conducted a survey to better understand the struggles of the LGBTQ community in the Fresno area. While significant research has been done in the fields of healthcare and homelessness, there still remain several unanswered questions in areas such as criminal justice, education, employment, and more. This study hopes to provide

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Forced outing policy proposed at Bass Lake School District

The Bass Lake School District School Board, which includes a middle school and several elementary schools, has proposed a forced outing policy. This policy is disguised as a “Parental Notification Rights Policy”. The policy verbiage and the proposal letter is below. The Bass Lake school board will be discussing this proposal for the third time

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Coming Soon: Inclusive Sticker for LGBTQ+ Welcoming Places

It’s crucial that we celebrate and support initiatives that promote equality and acceptance. LGBT Community Network is leading the charge in the Central Valley, and we need your help! We’re launching a new initiative to foster inclusivity and celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals within businesses and organizations, and we want you to be a part of

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California Establishes Transgender History Month

California is officially the first U.S. state to recognize Transgender History Month. On Wednesday, September 6, the California Assembly voted for House Resolution 57. This resolution, beginning in 2024, recognizes August as Transgender History Month. After passing the bill, Matt Haney, a California Assembly member and the author of House Resolution 57, stated, “…our strongest

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