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Roy Youldous-Raiss Tammuz Family: a surrogacy agency guiding Intended Parents through every step of the process. An interview with CMO Roy Youldous-Raiss When was Tammuz Family established? Tammuz...
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One couple’s path to parenthood BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Two local physicians, Dr. Lissette Gomez (trauma/critical care) and Dr. Brooke Harmssen (hospital/family medicine/emergency...
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For more details on these events and to purchase tickets please visit www.losangelesleatherpride.com SUNDAY, MARCH 16 THE FIGHT MAGAZINE OFFICIAL LA LEATHER PRIDE GUIDE RELEASE PARTY, 4pm-8pm Eagle...
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Long Beach native David Mosqueda, the outgoing Mr. LA Leather 2024, talks to THE FIGHT about his foray into the world of leather, sex positivity and how Latinos can be engaged in our spaces BY MARK...
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Linda Becerra Moran LA Sued Over Fatal Shooting of Trans Woman A lawsuit is being filed against Los Angeles following the fatal LAPD shooting of Linda Becerra Moran, a transgender woman. On February...
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Overcompensating Closeted Jock Explores Self-Discovery in College in New Prime Video Series Benito Skinner brings his semi-autobiographical series, Overcompensating, to Prime Video. This college-set...
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Supreme Court Decision Could Reverse Bans on Conversion Therapy for Minors The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a First Amendment challenge to a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ...
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Queen SirJET’s “Torture of Consent” Explores Liberation, Identity BY ORLY LYONNE | PHOTO BY MAGNUS HASTINGS Queen SirJET, the LA-based boundary-pushing artist known for her raw lyricism and...
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Off Sunset Founders (L-R): Don MIke, Ruben Zambrano, David LeBarron, Charlie Matula, Hunter Fox, Vince Quattrocchi, Justin David, Jessica Pimentel, Adrian Bernal. Founders not in photograph Kim Sharp,...
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Andry Hernandez Romero Gay Makeup Artist, Without A Criminal Record, Sent to Horrific El Salvador Prison by Trump. HOW TO TAKE ACTION! The abrupt and violent deportation of Andry Hernandez Romero, a...
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Devon Michael Sedrick. Photo by Stacy Gokey Devon Michael Sedrick’s Cheeky Anthem Reclaims Power Devon Michael Sedrick’s new single, “You Suck,” is a cheeky anthem about reclaiming power from toxic...
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Queer Indie Film Explores Love, Friendship and Non-Monogamy BY VICTOR MELAMED Following a successful theatrical run in New York City and Los Angeles, Dekkoo—a streaming platform for queer content—has...
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Riverside /Inland Empire, Long Beach, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Culver City Riverside /Inland Empire FREE Pride festival returns on Saturday, May 10, 2025. This time, in historic White Park in...
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(L-R): James Bland, Kit Williamson, Aubrey Shea and Briana Venskus. Stylist: Heather Allison Hair/Makeup: Robert Hensley Kit Williamson’s new series “Unconventional,” now streaming on Revry, is a...
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Following Gov Newsom’s decision to cut dedicated funding for LBTQ+ women and non-binary health programs, the Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO, Joe Hollendoner, issued the following statement: The Los...
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(L-R) Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash, Andrew Rannells Niecy Nash, Jessica Betts, Andrew Rannells Lead 55th Annual LA Pride Parade The 55th annual LA Pride Parade, produced by Christopher Street West...
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Mike Manning From “Real World” to “Beyond the Gates:” Out actor Mike Manning’s trailblazing role BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY PAUL SMITH Mike Manning is stepping into a groundbreaking role on...
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Naia Adamia Your Global Family Journey: An interview with Be Parent Director Naia Adamia BY MARK ARIEL When was Be Parent established? Be Parent was founded in 2017 with a vision to create ethical,...
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CinePride Film Festival Debuts in Los Angeles, Celebrating Queer Cinema This September 2025 A bold new chapter in queer cinema begins this fall as CinePride Film Festival, an innovative LGBTQIA+ film...
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(L-R) Miguel Palacios, Emmy Olea, Beck Gee Fierce resistance and radical care. An interview with three local mental health advocates BY MARK AIREL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE EMMY OLEA Pioneering...
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