More Prides

In addition to DTLA Proud—Ventura County and Santa Barbara are also celebrating Pride this month. BY ORLY LYONNE Ventura County Pride Festival is a weekend-long event that celebrates the LGBTQ community, supporters, and allies in Ventura County. All proceeds raised Read more

Achieving Balance

KinFolkz on Black Queer Joy and Oakland Pride. BY ARIA SA’ID To say that KinFolkz is a Bay Area treasure would be an understatement. The 53-year-old “queerpreneur” and “artivist” has spent more than two decades creating art and empowerment spaces for Read more

Meadowhawk Sanctuary

Queer-friendly Glamping in an idyllic protected wetland just outside of Seattle. BY BRENDEN SHUCART Fifteen miles as the crows flies from Seattle and across the Puget Sound travelers will find idyllic Meadowhawk Sanctuary, a nature and relaxation retreat nestled in Read more

The Rainbow Road

A social calendar for those seeking the country’s biggest and brightest queer events BY CAITLIN DONOHUE  |  PHOTOS BY LEO HERRERA There are a near infinite number of big-name queer outings around which to organize your year, but a few Read more

Spiritual Global Warming

Human connection: the most valuable resource on the planet.  BY LEON FOX  |  PHOTO BY Elana Ratti I’ve developed a concept I like to call “Spiritual Global Warming.” It refers to a time when one has suspended their inner life Read more

Owning Yourself

“I knew that by putting shame on one part of my life, I was putting shame on others parts of me as well.” An interview with singer-songwriter Iman, appearing this month at DTLA Proud. BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY Read more

Breaking Away From The Binary

How to talk about gender as a brown femme that’s frustrated by bigotry in every aspect of this society BY ANJELIKA ROSE I don’t know who I am before noon, but please don’t ask me ever. I can tell you what Read more

Demon Semen

Pastor said he was sucking demons out of men he sexually assaulted, lawsuit claims. BY VICTOR MELAMED A Presbyterian minister in New Jersey is accused of sexually assaulting several parishioners under the guise of exorcising evil spirits reports Newsweek. Three men Read more

Hate Is Hate

California’s “Straight Pride” event, taking place this month, is a thinly veiled white supremacist rally. BY ORLY LYONNE A failed US Senate candidate who believes that the LGBTQ community is waging a “cultural attack” on society is planning a “straight pride” Read more

It Takes A Village

DTLA Proud—Downtown’s LGBTQ Pride Festival—takes place this month August 23-25 in Pershing Square. BY VICTOR MELAMED DTLA Proud, a non-profit organization founded by a grassroots group of local residents, business owners, community leaders and nightlife promoters, is focused on creating Read more

It’s A Mess

Cazwell and Miss Peppermint launch hilarious new podcast show. BY VICTOR MELAMED Out rapper Cazwell and drag superstar Miss Peppermint are announcing the launch of their exciting new podcast, “It’s a Mess.” Produced with ForeverDog Entertainment, the advice show covers everything Read more

La Vida Justa

Ricky Martin posts victory speech after resignation of Puerto Rico’s homophobic governor. BY VICTOR MELAMD Out pop star Ricky Martin took to Instagram last month to celebrate the resignation of Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló, reports queerty.com. Rosselló’s resignation came after Read more

Pam Ann Returns

A brand-new show full of magical surprises and hysterical movie spoofs. One night only—Sept. 7, 2019 at The Montalbán Theatre. BY ORLY LYONNE Pam Ann is inviting everyone on a jolly fucking holiday in “Pam Ann Returns,” her brand-new show Read more

SoCal CLUB

Health and wellness through community, education and empowerment. BY VICTOR MELAMED Located in South Los Angeles, SoCal Club is a safe space for young men, ages 12–29, focusing on health and wellness through community, education and empowerment. Here are some Read more

The Calendar

THROUGH OCTOBER 20 LIBERATE THE BAR! QUEER NIGHTLIFE ACTIVISM, AND SPACEMAKING, 11AM–6PM ONE Archives Gallery & Museum, 626 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069. A multimedia exhibition that sheds light on the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression Read more

The City

LONG BEACH CITY NAMES NEW LIBRARY AFTER BILLY JEAN KING The City of Long Beach named its new main library after Long Beach native and tennis icon Billie Jean King. The new Billie Jean King Library is a 93,000 square Read more

The Epidemic

New Implant On The Horizon The device could eventually offer a novel approach to HIV suppression. A matchstick-sized implant could revolutionize HIV prevention regimes after early trials suggested the device could stop at-risk people contracting the virus for up to Read more

The Nation

HOUSE PASSES PRIDE ACT PROVIDING TAX REFUNDS TO GAY COUPLES The Pride Act, approved last month by the House, which will now head to the Senate, would amend the Internal Revenue Code to remove gender-specific references to marriage and allow Read more

The Profile

Remedista The many ways CBD can make a huge difference in your life. CBD is still a relatively new market and many people are confused about the products, the quality and the benefits. Thankfully, Remedista is here to guide, educate and Read more

The Rostow Report by Ann Rostow

“Just get this guy out of office. And if it takes another seventy-something white guy to do it, fine. Biden’s not my top choice by any means, but I’m focused on the ultimate goal.” RELIGION BEING USED AS A FREE Read more