Showcasing the gay latino political and sexual experience through provocative imagery, Leo Herrera helps fuel the resistance against racism and homophobia. BY VICTOR MELAMED Imagine the “Angels of Bread” is a visual exploration, by artist and activist Leo Herrera, of Read more
Bad Dragon’s body safe, unique fantasy toys are made by good people with positivity towards their clients’ wants and needs as individuals. BY VICTOR MELAMED Bad Dragon came about when our CEO, who was attending university in Scotland for electrical Read more
Now open in West Hollywood. Get your gyro on! BY ORLY LYONNE From humble beginnings as a New York city hot dog cart to a world-renowned international restaurant chain, The Halal Guys has finally made it to West Hollywood! “We Read more
Healthy, fresh and ready-made food in a friendly, quick-service environment. BY VICTOR MELAMED If 7-Eleven and Whole Foods had a love child, Locali would be it. We make eating healthy convenient. Locali provides a nonjudgmental bridge to a healthier lifestyle,” Read more
An interview with owner and artist Marsha Robinson of Mars Creations in Palm Springs. BY ROXIE PERKINS Tell us about yourself. My name’s Marsha Robinson, I own Mars Creations and I’m an artist and a political activist. I ended up Read more
Missing Persons The free pride festival takes place next month on November 3-5, featuring Missing Persons, The Gand Band, GayC/DC, Mama Tits and others. BY VICTOR MELAMED The organizers of Greater Palm Springs Pride have announced the entertainment line-up Read more
Marriage equality pioneer Edith “Edie” Windsor dies, age 88. BY ORLY LYONNE Gay rights pioneer Edith Windsor, whose lawsuit against the federal government helped pave the way for same-sex marriage nationwide, died last month at 88. Windsor is survived by Read more
If You’re Thinking Of “Adopting” Seek Knowledge From Leather Mentors And Navigate These Waters Safely. BY SEAN WOLF GALUSZKA They bought me a vacuum cleaner for Christmas. I said I loved it. I said I loved it for many reasons, Read more
WEST HOLLYWOOD HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 5TH ANNUAL LGBT MEGA-MIXER W Hotel Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028. 6pm–9pm. Bringing together LGBT-focused organizations in the greater Los Angeles area under one roof to increase awareness of Read more
HIV Breakthrough New antibody attacks 99% of strains. Human trials will start in 2018. BY VICTOR MELAMED Scientists have engineered an antibody that attacks 99% of HIV strains and can prevent infection in primates, reports bbc.com. It is built to Read more
Raising a glass to the late Stanislav Petrov—the man who single-handedly saved the world from nuclear war. CYBER TWISTS & DUCK DICKS I was just looking around for fun LGBT news, when my eye was drawn to news about ducks Read more
Oakland Center, RIP Bubbles, Equality Vodka, California legislature. Oakland’s first-ever multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-gender, and intergenerational LGBTQ Community Center opened last month just days before the annual Oakland Pride parade and festival. The non-profit organization is located at 3207 Lakeshore Ave., Read more
Beyond Gender A journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. BY ORLY LYONNE Finding Kim,” an honest, intimate and inspiring documentary that follows three years of a transgender man’s journey as he transitions from female to male, has made its debut on digital Read more
A lawyer for Trump‘s Department of Justice argued this week that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not protect LGBTQ Americans from being fired because of their sexual orientation—a complete reversal of the government’s position on such matters under Read more
(Photo: Valerie Jarrett) The Los Angeles LGBT Center honored Co-CEO of WME | IMG Ariel Emanuel, and former Senior Advisor to President Obama, Valerie Jarrett, at their 48th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards, which took place on Saturday, September 23 at Read more
Popular adult film entertainer Matthew Rush was arrested this week in Broward County, Florida for allegedly possessing meth and drug paraphernalia, according to The Sword at www.thesword.com. Rush, whose real name is Gregory Grove, is now awaiting trial with a Read more
Los Angeles County has a hepatitis A outbreak based on two “community-acquired” cases that cannot be traced back to San Diego or Santa Cruz counties, health officials reported this week, reports CBS News at www.cbsnews.com. “We are in the situation Read more
