Christopher Street West President Lawrence Carroll on Co-Parenting and Leading LA Pride BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ALEXANDER SCHUELLER Lawrence Carroll’s journey to the presidency of Christopher Street West (CSW), the nonprofit that produces LA Pride, is a story Read more
Mounderwear turns up the heat for Valentine’s Day MOUNDERWEAR is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the launch of its new “Why You So Hot” campaign. Since its inception, the LA-based brand has stood for more than just men’s underwear. Under Read more
How California’s New Laws Shield Queer and Trans Identities As of January 2026, California has doubled down on its status as a “sanctuary state” for LGBTQ+ residents, implementing several landmark laws that specifically prioritize privacy, health equity, and youth safety. Read more
LA LGBT Center’s “Highly Favored” Returns to Honor Black Queer Nightlife On Saturday, February 21, the Los Angeles LGBT Center presents “Highly Favored,” an annual Black History Month celebration honoring the legacy of Black queer nightlife. Inspired by Jewel’s Catch Read more
Celebrating 25 Years Of Mr. LA Leather BY MARK ARIEL As Los Angeles prepares for the milestone 25th anniversary of LA Leather Pride (LALP) in 2026, with the theme of “Cruising: On the Boulevard of Erotic Dreams”, the celebration stands Read more
FXLK PLAY Artists-in-Mischief, Devotion, and Mythmaking A First-of-Its-Kind Exhibition Celebrating TOM House’s LGBTQ+ Artists-in-Residence. Curated by LA based independent curator Jamison Edgar and features works from Tom of Finland Foundation’s permanent collection, archives, and selected loans. The exhibition runs 19th February–19th 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
