PURSUING JUSTICE

Gay officer sues California city for discrimination A police officer in Oceanside has sued the city, claiming he suffered discrimination and harassment from fellow officers after they found out he was gay and retaliated when he reported it. He also said Read more

SETTING INTENTIONS

Tips to navigate this new year’s stressful political environment while prioritizing your safety and well-being BY ORLY LYONNE PRIORITIZE SELF-CARE Mental Health Schedule regular therapy sessions, explore mindfulness practices (meditation, journaling), and connect with LGBTQ+ support groups. Physical Health Commit Read more

The Art

QUEER VOICES Celebrate the diversity of LA’s LGBTQ+ community at Quentos Join the Los Angeles LGBT Center for an evening of storytelling unlike any other at “Quentos,” a special event showcasing the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ experiences. Quentos, a clever Read more

The City

BY PAULO MURILLO PALM SPRINGS RON DEHARTE SWORN IN AS FIRST OPENLY GAY MEXICAN AMERICAN MAYOR Ron deHarte, a longtime public servant and advocate for diversity, was sworn in last month as the 25th mayor of Palm Springs during a Read more

The Event

EAGLE LA HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE Benefiting Children’s Hospital LA, the Eagle LA and The Regiment of the Black and Tans’ presented their 51st Annual Toast to the Season last month with Sexy Santa Pete! PHOTOS BY MOTORBOOT PHOTOGRAPHY

The Nation

AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT DISPLAYED AT THE WHITE HOUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME Joe Biden made history on World AIDS Day on December 1 by being the first president to display panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House’s Read more

The Share

STAYING THE COURSE We asked these clean and sober individuals with various lengths of sobriety to reflect on how they stayed sober in 2024, and how they plan to maintain their sobriety in the new year BY PAULO MURILLO REACHING Read more