LOVE MAKES A FAMILY

The American Stork: empowering LGBTQ parenthood, bridging gaps and fostering love BY VICTOR MELAMED In the summer of 2020, amidst the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Marlon Morales encountered a pivotal moment. Following five years of dedicated service Read more

The City

BY PAULO MURILLO LOS ANGELES LA LGBT CENTER TO HONOR RAVEN-SYMONÉ IN COMMEMORATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH The Los Angeles LGBT Center will host its inaugural Highly Favored program and ball on February 24, from 6–10PM at The Village at Read more

The Event

ONYX SOCAL-SOUTHWEST AT EAGLE LA PHOTOS BY CHAD ONYX & FRANCISCO PERALES ONYX Their first beer bust of 2024, Onyx Socal-Southwest celebrated “Leather Cruising” last month at Eagle LA. Due to the crowd’s generosity, they donated $1,200 to APLA Health’s Read more

WELCOME TO THE LAB

“We aspire to redefine fitness standards, inspiring a transformative journey towards optimal health, strength, and vitality” BY MARK ARIEL  |  PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rocco Distefano’s perseverance and passion led him to create Read more

YES YOU CAN

Tips on keeping New Year’s resolutions PHOTO BY EREN LI The new year seems like a good time to make some changes. That’s why we often start it with a resolution or two. But following through on promises to ourselves Read more

Bad Together

New feature film explores the drama of gay friendship BY VICTOR MELAMED Filmmaker Jono Mitchell shares the evolution of a relationship between two seemingly opposite queer friends in Bad Together, his new film releasing to TVOD via Dekkoo Films.   Read more

State Pride

California ranks as top state for LGBTQ population California has the largest number of LGBTQ Americans, followed by Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania, reports The San Joaquin Valley Sun. The data comes from a study by the Williams Institute Read more

The Event

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2024 CELEBRATION AT EAGLE LA The Eagle LA welcomed 2024 with DJ Brian Novy. Check out upcoming events at The Eagle at www.eaglela.com.

LOVE MAKES A FAMILY

Children of gay dads happier, healthier than children of heterosexual parents New research has found that the children of gay dads conceived via surrogacy are happier and more well-adjusted than the children of heterosexual couples conceived naturally, reports LGBTQ Nation. Read more

A Very Blue X-Mas

Infamous drag icon Lady Bunny brings her holiday show to Hollywood It simply isn’t Christmas until you’ve heard Lady Bunny put her raunchy, politically-incorrect spin on your favorite holiday carol.  The infamous drag icon returns to Hollywood for the West Read more

Vive La France

Queer French photographer Romain Berger on clichés of gay culture With a background in film and theater, queer French photographer Romain Berger has long been fascinated by images, popular culture, stereotypes and gender issues. His artistic work is quirky, cinematic, Read more

The Event

CLAW LOS ANGELES LEATHER GETAWAY 2023 CLAW’s annual Los Angeles Leather Getaway took place last month at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in DTLA.  An Inclusive Weekend of Leather, Rubber, ABDL, Pup/Pet to name a few—the event included a Read more

FALL INTO THE BEAT

The Songs Lighting Up Gay Dancefloors This Autumn  BY SHANE GALLAGHER As the leaves change color, so does the musical landscape, with artists from various genres delivering an electrifying array of infectious beats that promise to keep the party going Read more

CALIFORNIA PROUD

Gov. Newsom: “We have some of the most robust laws in the nation when it comes to protecting and supporting our LGBTQ+ community.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills last month aimed at bolstering the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ Read more

The City

BY PAULO MURILLO | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM LOS ANGELES CLAW PRESENTS LA LEATHER GETAWAY The 3rd Annual Leather Getaway, an all-encompassing weekend of skills & education classes, kink vending, inclusive socials, game shows, speed dating, sex-positive events, dinners, cruising, Read more