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

A STEP BACKWARDS

Supreme Court Decision Could Reverse Bans on Conversion Therapy for Minors The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a First Amendment challenge to a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors. This decision raises the possibility that the 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

LAPD SHOOTING LAWSUIT

LA Sued Over Fatal Shooting of Trans Woman A lawsuit is being filed against Los Angeles following the fatal LAPD shooting of Linda Becerra Moran, a transgender woman.  On February 7th, responding to Moran’s 911 call about a kidnapping at a 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

ALL IN ONE

Tammuz Family: a surrogacy agency guiding Intended Parents through every step of the process. An interview with CMO Roy Youldous-Raiss When was Tammuz Family established? Tammuz Family was founded in 2008 by Doron Mamet-Meged. What inspired the creation of Tammuz Read more

CALIFORNIA PROUD

Attorney General Rob Bonta: “The LGBTQ+ community is and will continue to be protected under a myriad of state laws and California’s constitution.” California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the followed statement last month regarding President Trump’s recent executive order that targets the 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

THE GOOD EGG

Beverly Hills Egg Donation’s Robyn Perchik on the recruiting and screening process, determining the intended parent(s) criteria and insider tips What exactly is an egg donor agency? Egg donor agencies play a critical role in the journey that some intended 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

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 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

PRIDE DETOX [cover feature]

Pride Detox, an affirming addiction treatment center for the LGBTQIA+ community, recently opened in Long Beach. The facility “doesn’t just accept LGBTQ+ folks, it was literally created for LGBTQ+ folks by LGBTQ+ folks,” explains founder and CEO Donna Weinberger in Read more

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