Ron DeSantis, who earlier this summer used a line-item veto to remove a $150,000 payment to a small community group that helps the survivors of the Pulse nightclub massacre, is a nasty son-of-a-bitch who almost makes Trump look palatable. I Read more
A gay Spider-Man is about to enter Marvel’s Spider-verse BY ORLY LYONNE Last month out comic writer Steve Foxe revealed the upcoming debut of the first queer Spider-man: Web-Weaver, reports John Russell at LGBTQNation.com. The character will make his first Read more
Gavin Newsom pardons concentration camp survivor arrested for having gay sex California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has pardoned an 82-year-old gay man who was convicted of lewd conduct over 50 years ago, reports LGBTQnation.com. Henry Pachnowski was arrested and charged Read more
Sean Cody star Randy dead at the age of 33 BY VICTOR MELAMED The adult film performer Jason Pacheco, 33, known as Randy on Sean Cody, died last month, reports queerty.com. A week before his death, Randy launched a GoFundMe Read more
Los Angeles-based anti-gay pastor alleged to have had multiple gay relationships Several men have come forward to say they had sexual relationships with or were propositioned by virulently anti-LGBTQ+ minister Jesse Lee Peterson, reports The Advocate. The allegations have emerged Read more
“Normally, I don’t think coming out of the closet is a big deal in this day and age. But when you’re a well known Russian or a world class athlete, you deserve a tip of the hat at the very Read more
Former National LGBTQ Task Force executive director Urvashi Vaid passed away last month. RIP Urvashi Vaid, pioneering LGBTQ activist and author, 63, passed away last month after a long battle with cancer. “The world has lost a giant in the Read more
Everything you need to know! On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 16–18 the Los Angeles LGBT Center will once again host the annual Trans Pride L.A., one of the nation’s oldest and largest celebrations of the TGI/ENBY+ (Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, Read more
BY PAULO MURILLO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UPCOMING JUNE/JULY PRIDE EVENTS THROUGH JUNE 30 WEHO PRIDE LGBTQ ARTS FESTIVAL Various locations throughout West Hollywood www.weho.org/community/weho-pride JUNE 3-5 OUTLOUD RAISING VOICES MUSIC FESTIVAL West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood JUNE 4 VENICE PRIDE FESTIVAL 2022 Venice Beach Recreation Center, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venicewww.venicepride.org JUNE 5, 12PM INAUGURAL WEHO PRIDE PARADE Santa Monica Blvd. from Crescent Heights Blvd. to N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood www.weho.org/community/weho-pride OFF SUNSET FESTIVAL Santa Monica Blvd (from Hoover to Sunset) Leather/Fetish www.offsunsetfestival.com Read more
Upcoming June Pride Events in SoCal MAY 22-JUNE 30 WEHO PRIDE LGBTQ ARTS FESTIVAL Various locations throughout West Hollywood. www.weho.org/community/weho-pride JUNE 3, 7:10PM LGBTQ+ PRIDE NIGHT AT DODGERS STADIUM: DODGERS VS. METS Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles. www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/specials/lgbt-night JUNE 3-5 OUTLOUD Read more
LA LGBT Center Congratulates Ketanji Brown Jackson, the First Black Woman to Be Confirmed to the Supreme Court Following the United States Senate confirmation last month of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, Los Angeles LGBT Center Executive Read more
“Run, don’t walk, to your trusty google machine and search for ‘The End of Men,’ Tucker Carlson’s ‘documentary’ about the loss of testosterone in recent years. Carlson’s low-T remedy seems to be an infrared laser system that men can aim Read more
Excerpts from President Joe Biden’s presidential proclamation honoring the Transgender Day of Visibility, which took place last month To everyone celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, I want you to know that your President sees you. The First Lady, the Vice Read more
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS TRANSACTION 1PM-3PM https://www.mytranswellness.org. Trans Wellness Center. For more info: (323) 993-2900 or visit: www.mytranswellness.org. A social support group for transgender women at any stage of gender transition, many participants are in a marginal or transitional living situation. Read more
Amy Schneider Ends Winning Streak Long-running Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider lost in an episode that aired last month, ending the second-longest winning streak in the quiz show’s history, reports NBC News. She left the show with nearly $1.4 million in Read more
In Pope news, His Holiness has told followers to support their gay children, another friendly remark from Francis, who has seemed to blow hot and cold on GLBT pronouncements. STEREOTYPING GAY MEN A recent New York Times article featured a Read more
LGBTQ+ rights in Canada have taken a step forward as conversion therapy has been made illegal in Canada, years after the initial tabling of Bill C-6 to amend the criminal code as it pertains to the practice, reports Toronto Star. Read more
