LOVE MAKES A FAMILY

The American Stork: empowering LGBTQ parenthood, bridging gaps and fostering love BY VICTOR MELAMED In the summer of 2020, amidst the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Marlon Morales encountered a pivotal moment. Following five years of dedicated service Read more

WELCOME TO THE LAB

“We aspire to redefine fitness standards, inspiring a transformative journey towards optimal health, strength, and vitality” BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rocco Distefano’s perseverance and passion led him to create Read more

FALL INTO THE BEAT

The Songs Lighting Up Gay Dancefloors This Autumn  BY SHANE GALLAGHER As the leaves change color, so does the musical landscape, with artists from various genres delivering an electrifying array of infectious beats that promise to keep the party going Read more

Community Values

No Matter What Recovery’s Anthony Arranaga-Grayson and Paulo Arranaga-Grayson on love, sobriety and family BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Paulo Arranaga-Grayson and Anthony Arranaga-Grayson, the founders of No Matter What Recovery, met in Los Angeles, while in Read more

LA FIRE & RESCUE

An interview with NBC’s “LA Fire & Rescue” firefighter Anthony Alvarez  BY SEAN GALUSZKA  |  PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM NBC’s ‘LA Fire & Rescue’ firefighter Anthony Alvarez (featured here with his husband, CHP officer Martin Lopez) takes a moment from Read more

Living, Loving & Losing

Tom Goss on his ninth studio album, Remember What It Feels Like BY VICTOR MELAMED  |  PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Tom Goss’ ninth studio album, Remember What It Feels Like, is a clear-eyed look at where he has come from Read more

Everyone’s Pride

Sister June Cleavage on the Dodgers’ debacle, community service and standing strong in our convictions BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM By now—I’m sure most of you know the story. But for those who have not been following Read more

Stronger Together

Joey Bachrach and Andrew Fox, the founders of Rainbow Hill Sober Living, open an LGBTQIA+ treatment center in the heart of Miracle Mile BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Joey Bachrach and Andrew Fox, a recently married sober Read more

Heart Of Service

An interview with Gerald Garth, the President of Christopher Street West (CSW), the organization that produces the annual LA Pride Parade & Festival BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY AARON JAY YOUNG I have had a heart for service and advocacy Read more

Stand Out, Be You!

An interview with outgoing Mr. LA Leather 2022 Angel Rincon BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE “Looking back at my year as Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2022, what stands out the most is the validation,” Mr. LA Leather 2022 Read more

Ringing In The Holidays

A rollicking collection of original songs that celebrate living joyfully, exuberantly, and authentically queer  BY VICTOR MELAMED  |  PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Tom Goss isn’t a fan of Christmas music, but that isn’t stopping him from recording his first holiday Read more

THE DOLL MAKER

Astor Yang on his journey in the fashion industry, his love of dolls and the power of Anna Wintour BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Multi-media artist Astor Yang’s iconic style and creative vision exist in the realms Read more

BEING OF SERVICE

In recognition of National Recovery Month, THE FIGHT interviews three local community members who have dedicated their lives to being of service BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTOS BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM “I believe we were called to shine in our commitment Read more

MAKING A SPLASH

Swimming in the social media pool with salty.simmone, ezramichelmusic, and yourfriendkevin INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM How did you all begin making original content on Instagram? Simmone: I started making IG content when I first moved to LA in January Read more