Pacific Oaks Medical Group to Participate in ‘Discover’ – a New PrEP Clinical Study
Month: November 2016
The City of West Hollywood to Co-Host HIV is Not a Crime Event
The City of West Hollywood will co-host HIV is Not a Crime – Los Angeles event, presented by Californians for HIV Criminalization Reform (CHCR). The event will provide an update to attendees about laws that criminalize people living with HIV. Read more
Guys And Dolls [cover feature]
Daniel Randell on falling in love with a creative partner and bringing fashion into the toy space. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Currently managing partner at AY Collection—a line of luxury fashion dolls by multi-media artist and Read more
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Jordan Eagles on his “Blood Mirror”—a protest against the FDA’s 33 year long ban against the donation of blood by gay and bisexual men. BY BRENDEN SHUCART Made from human blood encased in resin, the Blood Mirror looms like something Read more
Models Of Pride
Challenging SoCal youth to “be the change” not only in their own lives, but also in their communities and throughout the world. BY ORLY LYONNE More than 1,500 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth (LGBTQ) and their allies from Read more
Old Friends
Aging gayby boomers don’t fit the largely heteronormative beliefs and ideas about aging or caring for older adults. BY VICTOR MELAMED In “Queer Aging: The Gayby Boomers and a New Frontier for Gerontology” (Oxford Press, 2016), Jesus Ramirez-Valles, professor and Read more
Pulse Hero
Imran Yousuf’s courageous actions in the face of mortal danger saved over 70 lives during the massacre at Pulse. Marine Corps veteran Imran Yousuf, credited with saving more than 70 people during the June mass shooting at Orlando gay nightclub Read more
Sexually Expressive
Sexually Expressive Mr. Regiment 2017 Marco Valadez: “Sex is a gift that should be explored and enjoyed, not hinted at behind closed doors.” BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY ROBERT GREEN Marco Valadez won the title of Mr. Regiment 2017 of the Read more
To Be Able To Love
George Figares, DJ Blacklow George Figares and DJ Blacklow Reinvent a 15-year-old Club Anthem For Today’s Dance-floor BY JOHN STEIN | PHOTO BY SEAN JAMES MURPHY George Figares and DJ Blacklow are well known DJs in L.A. nightlife. Blacklow’s sets Read more
Who Is You?
Barry Jenkins’ introspective coming-of-age drama Moonlight: a poetic, visual, emotional journey. BY PICKLE One of the things I loved most about Barry Jenkin’s exquisite film Moonlight, which came out earlier this month, was the ocean. As the young Chiron (named Read more
The Calendar
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, PANTAGES THEATRE. THROUGH NOVEMBER 27 Hedwig And The Angry Inch Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles. Tickets: visit ticketmaster.com This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story Read more
The Desert
STDs On The Rise In Coachella Valley Health officials issued a warning last month regarding an increase in sexually transmitted disease cases in the Coachella Valley. The spread of syphilis is a growing concern among gay and bisexual men in Read more
The Epidemic
Pricing PrEP New report examines annual PrEP costs through Covered California. BY VICTOR MELAMED APLA Health, in partnership with the Southern California HIV Policy Research Center, has released a new policy brief that will help consumers better understand the cost Read more
The Final Fight
Man Of The Year Wentworth Miller to LGBTQ youth: “It gets better. One day, you’ll find your tribe.” Actor Wentworth Miller has been honored by Attitude as their Man of the Year, with a cover story that delves into his struggles with Read more
The Joystick
Switch It Up! Nintendo is finally making the leap with new power, titles, and once again, innovation. BY JOSEPH ARELLANO Since the 1990s Nintendo has had first party exclusives that were legendary in all aspects of the gaming world. Legend Read more
The Rostow Report by Ann Rostow
The big news of course is the Supreme Court’s decision to take on trans rights this term, accepting the case of a Virginia transgender boy—Gavin Grimm—who successfully fought for the right to use the boy’s facilities at his high school. Read more
