NEW “KICK AND KILL” STRATEGIES BRING HIV CURE CLOSER TO REALITY While modern therapies effectively manage HIV and PrEP prevents new infections, a definitive cure remains elusive because the virus hides within immune cell “reservoirs.” However, Dr. Luis Montaner at Read more
DRAG QUEEN LAUREN BANALL RAISES THOUSANDS FOR ACLU Drag performer Lauren Banall has turned viral fame into a major win for civil rights. After her pitch-perfect TikTok parodies of conservative leader Erika Kirk garnered over 10.5 million views, Banall leveraged Read more
TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR TIRELESS LGBTQ+ ALLY DIRECTOR ROB REINER The entertainment world and political community are still reeling following the tragic deaths of director, actor, and producer Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Reiner, who were found fatally stabbed Read more
Why World AIDS Day 2025 Still Demands Our Attention BY PATRICK TSAKUDA On World AIDS Day, December 1st, the annual sight of the red ribbon reminds us of the profound tragedy and resilience of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Yet, as Read more
WeHo Fundraiser Generates $16K to Support Out LGBTQ+ Athletes The Out Athlete Fund concluded a highly successful weekend fundraising event in West Hollywood last month, generating over $16,000, reports WEHO TIMES. The funds are earmarked to provide essential financial support Read more
FBI Fired Specialist Over Desk Pride Flag. He is Suing BY VICTOR MELAMED The integrity of civil rights protections within the nation’s highest law enforcement agency is now at the center of a major federal lawsuit. Former FBI operations specialist Read more
HUNTINGTON BEACH GAY CONGRESSMAN FACES BOLD NEW DISTRICT UNDER PROP 50 Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed Prop 50 redistricting maps would significantly reshape Rep. Robert Garcia’s district, shifting it from Democratic-leaning Los Angeles County south into conservative Orange County — including Read more
SUPREME COURT REJECTS SAME-SEX MARRIAGE CHALLENGE The Supreme Court issued a definitive statement last month regarding the constitutional foundation of same-sex marriage, announcing it would not reconsider its landmark 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. This decision effectively ends the Read more
California poised to expand LGBTQ+ protections amid federal resistance BY ORLY LYONNE Governor Gavin Newsom is facing an October 12 deadline to act on a series of bills passed by the California Legislature that strengthen the state’s status as a Read more
TRUMP’S “DOMESTIC TERRORISM” CLAIM AGAINST PRIDE FLAGS DRAWS FIERCE BACKLASH President Trump stated last month that he would have “no problem” with removing LGBTQ+ Pride flags from D.C. streets, suggesting the banners could be considered symbols of “domestic terrorism.” The Read more
Inside Ritz Recovery’s Luxury, Affirming Care BY VICTOR MELAMED In a field often defined by rigid, one-size-fits-all programs, Ritz Recovery stands out. This isn’t your typical rehab; it’s a luxury inpatient detox and residential treatment center that focuses on helping Read more
Stanford Altamirano, the visionary founder, publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of THE FIGHT, passed away last month following a long battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare form of head and neck cancer. He was 51 years old. Stanford launched THE FIGHT Read more
KIM DAVIS ASKS SUPREME COURT TO OVERTURN SAME-SEX MARRIAGE Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who was sued for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, is now asking the Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. Read more
LGBTQ+ Talent Shines in 77th Emmy Nominations BY ORLY LYONNE The nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, set for Sunday, September 14, highlight a significant surge in LGBTQ+ talent and inclusive storytelling. Nonbinary actor Bella Ramsey made history with Read more
Released gay asylum seeker details prison abuse after unjust deportation Andry Hernández Romero, the Venezuelan gay makeup artist who sought asylum in the U.S., has returned to Venezuela after being controversially deported to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison, where he Read more
