BUILDING COMMUNITY

Hunter Fox On Off Sunset’s Vision & Evolution BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY ZIV SADE First off, for folks living on another planet—please introduce yourself and describe your connection to the LGBTQ+ community. I am Hunter Fox, former manager Read more

RELEASE ME

Queen SirJET’s “Torture of Consent” Explores Liberation, Identity BY ORLY LYONNE  |  PHOTO BY MAGNUS HASTINGS Queen SirJET, the LA-based boundary-pushing artist known for her raw lyricism and genre-blurring sound, is back with her new EP, The Torture of Consent. Inspired Read more

COLLEGE DRAMA

Closeted Jock Explores Self-Discovery in College in New Prime Video Series Benito Skinner brings his semi-autobiographical series, Overcompensating, to Prime Video. This college-set dramedy follows Benny (Skinner), a closeted former football star, and his unlikely friendship with Carmen (Wally Baram), Read more

The City

BY PAULO MURILLO WEST HOLLYWOOD LIZZO, LIL NAS X, KIM PETRAS TO HEADLINE WEHO PRIDE JJLA, the producers of the WeHo Pride OUTLOUD Festival have announced that Lizzo and Lil Nas X will headline this year’s event scheduled to return Read more

The Event

LOS ANGELES LEATHER PRIDE GUIDE LAUNCH PARTY AT EAGLE LA PHOTOS BY MOTORBOOT PHOTOGRAPHY The launch party for the THE FIGHT’s Official Los Angeles Leather Pride Guide 2025 took place last month at The Eagle LA. Check out additional events Read more

COMMUNITY FIRST

Long Beach native David Mosqueda, the outgoing Mr. LA Leather 2024, talks to THE FIGHT about his foray into the world of leather, sex positivity and how Latinos can be engaged in our spaces BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY Read more

FAMILY MATTERS

One couple’s path to parenthood BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Two local physicians, Dr. Lissette Gomez (trauma/critical care) and Dr. Brooke Harmssen (hospital/family medicine/emergency medicine), talk to THE FIGHT about their decision to start a family and Read more

FINDING YOUR VOICE

Vocal therapist Heather Gross: “Working with my gender-affirming voice clients brought a feeling of alignment and connection” BY ORLY LYONNE Heather Gross, MS CCC-SLP, RYT is a vocal therapist, singing voice specialist, and vocal coach, specializing in gender affirming and Read more

TO SERVE AND PROTECT

LA LGBT Center: We’ll fight for justice, equality and the dignity of all queerand trans people Following President Trump’s inauguration and declarations of the federal government’s recognition of only two biological sexes and rewriting immigration policies last month, Los Angeles Read more

The Art

Letting Go Sex Love Venice: The complexities of intimacy, love, and self-discovery This Valentine’s Day, the LGBTQ+ romance film Sex Love Venice promises to redefine cinematic portrayals of sexuality and human connection with an evocative and deeply emotional narrative.  Written Read more

The City

BY PAULO MURILLO PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL BEAR CONVERGENCE FEBRUARY 20-24 Bears are coming out of hibernation and are heading to the International Bear Convergence (IBC), the premier winter event for Bears & admirers in Palm Springs. The event will take Read more

The Event

MR. LA LEATHER BEAR CONTEST 2025  The Mr. LA Leather Bear contest took place last month at The Eagle LA.Congrats to Mike Klipsch, Mr. LA Leather Bear 2025! For more on eventshappening at The Eagle visit: www.eaglela.com. PHOTOS BY MOTORBOOT Read more

The Nation

LAMBDA LEGAL TO SUE OVER ORDERS ON LGBTQ+ RIGHTS Lambda Legal, the LGBTQ+ rights advocacy group that succeeded in fighting executive orders issued during President Donald Trump’s first term, promised last month to challenge his latest moves rolling back protections 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

CHRISTMAS SOLO

Brian Falduto’s jingle for singles spending the holidays alone Country music crooner Brian Falduto is bringing a fresh and uplifting perspective to holiday music this season with his first original jingle, “Christmas Solo.” This playful, country-pop tune shines a spotlight Read more