In an effort to help keep our community connected in this upside down time, the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Trans Lounge will be hosting weekly online groups and classes via ZOOM for the Trans/GNC/ENBY community. Our popular Transgender Perceptions social networking group will continue to meet each Friday at 8PM; as well as a host of other…
In compliance with the governor’s Shelter-In-Place order for strict social distancing, we have decided to make the 2020 AIDS Walk Orange County virtual to help stop the spread of COVID-19. We invite you to join us as we virtually come together in the fight to end the HIV epidemic and support Radiant Health Centers staff…
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles said it has joined an international effort to test an experimental drug as a potential COVID-19 treatment, reports Deadline. It expects to have its first clinical trial patient by week’s end. Sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health, the trial is…
Hosted by the Israeli-American Civic Action Network, and Congregation Kol Ami, a virtual town hall will take place on Thursday, April 2nd, at 7pm with West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey P. Horvath. Topics will include the latest developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on city residents, and what a “new normal” might…
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Covid-19, reports CNN. He is feeling well, and will continue to anchor his 9 p.m. program “Cuomo Prime Time” from his home. “In these difficult times that seem to get more difficult and complicated by the day, I just found out that…
A message from REDLINE DTLA: We are converting into REDLINE TOGO!!! Hungry ? We have you covered with fresh baked Pizzas, juicy Turkey Burgers and amazing Seasoned Fries! Plus your favorite, Popcorn Chicken!!! Thirsty ? Need a cocktail to go? We have you covered.Please think of us when you need to refill your at home…
President Trump has told people he wants Americans to see his signature on the stimulus checks that will be sent out after he signed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package into law Friday, according to an administration official cited by The Wall Street Journal, reports The Daily Beast. Such checks would normally be signed by a…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has placed a ban on the enforcement of evictions for renters affected by COVID-19, enacting a state-wide moratorium Friday, reports The Hill. Under this rule, landlords cannot evict nonpaying tenants in the state if they are affected by the coronavirus pandemic by prohibiting “enforcement of evictions by law enforcement or…
They say that during situations such as these, it’s important to check in on the elderly. Well, this is a great & entertaining opportunity to check in on older-than-dirt drag legend JACKIE BEAT! Featuring classics & many brand new, way “too soon” pandemic parodies this comedy show will cure what ails you & is guaranteed…
Zoe, 15, from California, has created Queens In Need, a fundraiser for drag queens. In an email to THE FIGHT, Zoe writes: “My name is Zoe and I’m 15 years old. Over the past few years of my life, I have become completely obsessed with drag queens, drag culture, and the art of drag. Aside…
Congressman Adan Schiff is hosting a telephone town hall tonight, March 26 at 7pm regarding the current health crisis. In a message on his Facebook page Schiff write: I know my constituents are deeply concerned about the Coronavirus and are looking for accurate, reliable information on the health and economic impacts of this pandemic, how…
After checking into a hospital with “unbearably painful” symptoms, comedian Kathy Griffin has spoken out against Donald Trump‘s response to the coronavirus outbreak, reports ew.com. In a quote tweet replying to the president, Griffin accused Trump of lying about how many coronavirus tests the United States has performed amid the ongoing pandemic that has claimed thousands…
THE FIGHT Magazine has found a novel way to help out of work bartenders and restaurant workers from the community. The media company is funding a new cleaning service – Clean Jacks – to keep your home safe and disinfected during the present health crisis. “We have a few experienced cleaning professionals on staff –…
There are now more than 800 confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County Wednesday, and health officials reported three additional deaths, reports Patch. Dr. Barbara Ferrer, head of the county Department of Public Health, said the three new deaths were all people over age 65 with underlying health conditions. The deaths brought the county’s total…
The Trump administration’s Bible study teacher says coronavirus may be God’s punishment for LGBTQ people, reports LGBTQ Nation. In a study guide posted to his blog, Ralph Drollinger lays out the case that the U.S. is being punished by God for homosexuality, environmentalism, and other things conservatives generally don’t like. The study guide says that…
There’s still time to stop the United States from becoming the next epicenter of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a World Health Organization spokeswoman told CNN on Wednesday. “The potential is there, but you’ve still got time to turn it around,” WHO’s Margaret Harris said. Though the number of cases and deaths continues to grow…
Los Angeles County’s jails are emptying fast as sheriff’s department officials try to limit the possibility of a disastrous outbreak of coronavirus behind bars, reports Daily News. For almost two weeks, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he was looking for as many inmates as possible to safely release. On Tuesday, he said the number so far was…
(Photo: Robert Garcia) Access is now closed to Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, the El Dorado Nature Center and parking lots at City-owned parks and beaches through April 19 to prevent large groups of people from congregating in public spaces, in accordance with the latest clarification to the state’s “Stay at Home” order and the City…
(Terrence McNally. Photo: Al Pereira 2020) Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class and the musicals Ragtime and Kiss of the Spider Woman, has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81, reports SF Gate. McNally died Tuesday…
The City of West Hollywood has approved an Urgency Ordinance that protects renters with a temporary moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent during the current state of emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This Ordinance applies to nonpayment eviction notices served or filed on or after March 16, 2020 and remains in effect for…
Madonna has been entertaining herself while social distancing by publishing a “quarantine diary” and posting ruminative clips to social media, reports Towleroad. She performed a parody version of her hit Vogue while social isolating during the coronavirus crisis. WATCH: Living in Special Times…………thank GOD for imagination and fried fish! 🐠🐠🐠 #quarantine #covid_19 #staysafe #becreative pic.twitter.com/AsStqQObOO…
To ALL our wonderful supportive friends and customers. We have set up a Gofundme for ALL the bar staff at Strut Bar & Club, employing well over 20 individuals including bar backs, bartenders, hosts, servers, some of which support siblings, elderly parents, their own kids, even nieces and nephews, all effected by this crisis. Any…
