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
CALIFORNIA BOOSTS LGBTQ+ YOUTH SUPPORT AMID FEDERAL HOTLINE CUTS Governor Newsom announced a new California initiative last month to support LGBTQ+ youth, directly opposing the Trump administration’s actions, including the defunding of a national crisis hotline. Partnering with The Trevor Read more
WARREN & COLLINS PUSH FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE TAX EQUALITY On the 10th anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have reintroduced the Refund Equality Act. This bipartisan bill would Read more
Niecy Nash, Jessica Betts, Andrew Rannells Lead 55th Annual LA Pride Parade The 55th annual LA Pride Parade, produced by Christopher Street West Association (CSW), will take place on Sunday, June 8th, celebrating the theme “Pride Marches On.” This year’s Read more
WORLDPRIDE D.C. KICKS OFF AMID RENEWED LGBTQ+ RIGHTS BATTLE As WorldPride kicks off in D.C., coinciding with Capital Pride’s 50th anniversary, the celebration is tinged with urgency due to a renewed assault on LGBTQ+ rights. The Trump administration’s policies, notably Read more
Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa A decision by the Oceanside City Council to reverse its prior approval for flying the Pride flag during June has drawn strong condemnation from the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, who called the move a “profound setback” Read more
Alex Gay Life Coach and content creator Alex Gay will host the live launch event for his new podcast, “Kink Curious,” on Tuesday, May 28th at 9 PM at Revolver Video Bar in West Hollywood (8851 Santa Monica Blvd, CA Read more
Gay Makeup Artist, Without A Criminal Record, Sent to Horrific El Salvador Prison by Trump. HOW TO TAKE ACTION! The abrupt and violent deportation of Andry Hernandez Romero, a 31-year-old gay makeup artist seeking asylum in the U.S., has ignited Read more
COLORADO GOV REPEALS STATE’S SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BAN Amidst rising concerns about threats to marriage equality, Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) has proactively signed legislation to repeal the state’s dormant same-sex marriage ban. Though rendered invalid by the 2015 Supreme Court Read more
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
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
