By Paulo Murillo Los Angeles Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell and the LAPD announced a $50,000 reward for leads to an arrest for the murder of Aniya “Ray” Parker, a 47 year-old transwoman, who was fatally shot on Melrose Avenue in East Read more
Photo and text by Paulo Murillo Over 25,000 people participated in the 30th Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles this year. The 10 kilometers walk through West Hollywood and Los Angeles raised $2.26 million to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles and more Read more
Text and photos by Paulo Murillo Wedding bells rang at The Abbey in West Hollywood to celebrate the launch of writer Robert E. Blackmon’s new book “The Gay Grooms Guide” on October 2. Grammy nominee, actress, comedian, author and producer Read more
The self-proclaimed alien from the planet Glamtron—Alaska Thunderfuck—on the meaning of drag, the perks of being sober and attention seeking fame whores. BY PAULO MURILLO | PHOTO BY BELLA PEYSER RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 contestant, recording artist and drag Read more
Not just a “layover on the way to Gaytown”—one bisexual man’s journey through life. Preconceived notions, the need for things to be easily defined and shades of grey. BY MARK ARIEL According to a recent survey participants who identified as Read more
Another West Hollywood Halloween Carnival approaches. Owning the night, masters of disguises and compensating for your manhood. BY PAULO MURILLO Halloween has been in the air since early September this year, and I can’t help but reflect to some crazy Read more
MATTHEW SHEPARD New sources emerge regarding the murder of Matthew Shepard, reveals investigative journalist Stephen Jimenez. Drugs, money, sex and death threats. BY MARK ARIEL October 6, 2014 marks the 16th anniversary of the attack on Matthew Shepard, one of Read more
Become a foster parent or an adoptive family for a child who needs to be loved and deserves the opportunity to thrive. BY ORLY LYONNE “There are 20,000 children in LA County that need our help,” states Chanel Boutakidis, Executive Read more
(From left to right) NATALIA LOYA, ALEX NEWELL, MICHAEL WILLETT Alex Newell (“Glee”), Michael Willett (MTV’s “Faking It,”) and Natalia Loya (Telemundo’s “La Voz Kids”) scheduled to perform at LGBTQ youth conference at USC. BY ORLY LYONNE More than 1,200 LGBTQ youth Read more
Charity fashion event with The Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. BY VICTOR MELAMED The Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are hosting an extraordinary fashion experience of the wildest imagination. A blasphemous queer fashion show like no other, this annual Read more
AIDEN JAMES The Greater Palm Springs Pride Celebration marks its 28th Anniversary, November 7–9, 2014, with block parties, musical performances, a free two-day festival and parade. BY VICTOR MELAMED “I am Pride: Stonewall 45” will be the theme for the Read more
Former International Mr. Leather Mike Gerle has announced his candidacy for West Hollywood City Council in the March 2015 election. Core values, the Mormon Church and taking leadership in the fight against AIDS. West Hollywood City Hall employee Mike Gerle, Read more
Los Angeles LGBT Center urges CDC to determine why gay/bisexual men are at greater risk of meningitis infection. BY VICTOR MELAMED The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s medical director, Dr. Robert Bolan, has urged the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Read more
San Gabriel Valley Pride “Reflections of Pride,” the 13th annual LGBT Pride Festival took place last month in Pasadena’s Memorial Park, Levitt Pavilion and Holly Street. Mayor of Pasadena, Bill Bogaard and former area Assembly member Anthony Portantino both continued Read more
Ventura School Rejects Chick-Fil-A Unified School District rejects Chick-fil-A donation due to antigay stance. BY ORLY LYONNE Students at Ventura High School in California won’t be eating “mor chikin” anytime soon, as the school’s principal banned fast-food chain Chick-fil-A from Read more
Trudge The Road Of Happy Destiny Individuals with different lengths of continuous sobriety share some words of wisdom. BY PAULO MURILLO This new column in THE FIGHT is dedicated to local individuals in recovery. There are many ways to obtain sobriety. THE Read more
MARY BONAUTO (left/top) | ALISON BECHDEL (right/bottom) Alison Bechdel and Mary Bonauto just won MacArthur Grants. Bechdel is the brilliant creator of “Dykes to Watch Out For” and the author of the graphic memoir “Fun Home.” Bonauto is the remarkable lawyer Read more
Medical Malpractice Why I will vote YES on Prop. 46 on November 4. BY DAVID HAKIMFAR Does limiting the liability for negligent or impaired doctors help or hurt victimized patients? That is what you will answering on November 4th when Read more
Monogamy: The Final Frontier? How can gay men ever build meaningful connections with our hearts and minds when our culture is so completely obsessed with sex? BY ROB SMITH When you’re a gay male who happens to be at least Read more
Young Men At Higher Risk Half of HIV-positive gay men in U.S. aren’t getting proper treatment. BY ORLY LYONNE Even though gay and bisexual men make up the majority of Americans infected with HIV, half aren’t receiving ongoing care or getting Read more
