Defined or Confined? The Hidden Cost of Identity Labels BY PATRICK TSAKUDA In their provocative new book, Trans Pleasure: On Gender Liberation and Sexual Freedom, sociologist Brandon Andrew Robinson issues a bold challenge to modern social constructs: it is time to abolish Read more
FXLK PLAY Exhibition Concludes Historic Run in West Hollywood Following a monumental month celebrating the Tom of Finland Foundation’s past and present artists-in-residence, the historic FXLK PLAY exhibition at Plummer Park’s Long Hall in West Hollywood officially drew to a Read more
Why You’ve Never Seen a “Best Of” Issue in THE FIGHT BY MARK ARIEL If you look through our archives, you will find over a decade of stories, political breakthroughs, and cultural milestones. What you won’t find is a “Best Read more
Off Sunset 2026: The Intersection of Art, Kink, and Community Activism The Off Sunset Festival officially returns to Silver Lake on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from noon to 7pm. Transforming a half-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard, the event is Read more
Love vs. Leverage: Anthony Bawn Explores Power and Desire in “Almost Us” Acclaimed filmmaker Anthony Bawn returns with Almost Us, a sharp, desert-set romantic comedy debuting on Watch VIM. Starring Bawn alongside a charismatic cast, the film blends heat, humor, Read more
“Manhood” Deconstructs the Business of Self-Worth BY PATRICK TSAKUDA From the visionary team at World of Wonder comes ManhooD, a provocative and unflinching documentary feature from acclaimed filmmaker and journalist Daniel Lombroso. Arriving at a volatile cultural crossroads, the film Read more
Following a successful debut, the highly-anticipated trans theatre and comedy festival, “The Joy Who Lived” (JWL), returns to Los Angeles for its second annual run through April 12, 2026. This year’s expanded program features over 30 shows, readings, and workshops Read more
FIRST OPENLY TRANS AGENCY HEAD APPOINTED IN NYC In a landmark moment for New York City governance, Mayor Zohran Mamdani officially established the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs last month. The announcement, formalized through the signing of an executive order, Read more
