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Twink
A journey in self-discovery: the story of Helix Studios model Kyle Ross. A coming-of-age novel Twink chronicles the tumultuous life of Helix Studios model Kyle Ross. Written by Taylor Saracen,...
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More Farm CHIC Getaways
Dorwood Distillery, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company: palette enhancing experiences. BY SEAN GALUSZKA As promised, more recommendations for visiting Santa Ynez Valley—you know, the land where Dolly...
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Love Is Love
City of West Hollywood’s One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival. Each year the City of West Hollywood celebrates pride with its One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival, which runs from between Harvey...
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Go Without Hate
This hate feels as if it’s slowly extinguishing my life force, killing me by a thousand cruel paper cuts of political indecency. BY ANDY NICASTRO “Go without hate, but not without rage. Heal the...
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Celebrating OUR Freedom
An interview with Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. Pride, trans equality and making sure young people know they are not alone. BY MARK ARIEL This year Long Beach Pride is celebrating the 50th...
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California PRIDE
Upcoming LGBTQ Pride Festivals throughout the state. Long BeachMay 18–19www.longbeachpride.com Laguna BeachMay 31–June 2\www.lagunabeachpride.org SonomaMay 31–June 2www.sonomacountypride.org Santa...
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Body Positivity
Elliot Musgrave talks to Steve Ganzell about being the first trans Mr. Los Angeles Leather. BY STEVE GANZELL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Sitting in his living room not long after winning the title...
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A More Inclusive Leader
L-R: “FIRST MAN” JOSH YAMASAKI, MAYOR RYAN TOUSSAINT The gay Mayor of Solvang, Ryan Toussaint on preconceived notions, social change movements and being a voice for the future. BY SEAN GALUSZKA...
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SOS For A City In Crisis
The founder of the Saint Francis Homelessness Challenge, Amy Farah Weiss, on sheltering unhoused SF residents and reintegrating them into the community. BY BRENDEN SHUCART Amy Farah Weiss Amy Farah...
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Searching For Intimacy
Is it possible that we’ve become so fixated on our search for sexual liberation that we’ve lost sight of what we’re really seeking? BY LEON FOX Down a flight of stairs and past the reception booth,...
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Making California Affordable Again
SB-50: Scott Wiener’s plan to build new housing and fight urban sprawl (whether California wants it or not). BY BRENDEN SHUCART There is a housing crisis in California. Decades of underbuilding have...
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Keeping It Fresh
An interview with Patrick Finger, Executive Director of Folsom Street Events on upcoming changes of magnitude proportions. BY MARK ARIEL Let’s get right to the nitty gritty. Is it true that Folsom...
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A Promising Treatment
Healing the trauma: MDMA-assisted therapy for Queer PTSD. BY COLIN STACK-TROOST, MA, AMFT It’s been over 30 years since MDMA, known in the club scene as “molly” or “ecstasy,” received an emergency...
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A Force For Change
Aria Sa’id, co-founder and executive director of the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District: We want to support the beautification of the neighborhood while acknowledging its rich Transgender...
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What Makes A Man
No one has the right to dictate who someone is or identifies as. The only person who has permission to identify you is yourself. BY GABRIEL GREEN Jack Thompson, Mr Leatherman Of Color 2019, is the...
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Black Trans Lives Matter
A rally for trans justice took place last month at Los Angeles City Hall. Over the past month we have lost three trans people to hate motivated violence. Michelle Simone, of Washington DC, was shot...
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Trans Pride L.A. 2019 Events
Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story author Jacob Tobia Transparent cast member Alexandra Grey. All events take place June 14-15, at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N....
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Right Now
Matthew James’ single “Right Now” on suicide and victimization also elevates the message of brotherhood within the LGBTQ+ community. Matthew James, a Los Angeles based Moroccan-American singer,...
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Pink At Root 246
Chef Pink’s creations at Hotel Corque’s Root 246 in Solvang rival any Parisian, Italian, or even Deep South food experience one could have. BY SEAN GALUSZKA I’m a food snob and have enjoyed meals from...
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2019 Outfest Los AngelesS
Nisha Ganatra The nation’s premiere LGBTQ festival, Outfest,taking place next month at various venues throughout the city, announces gala screenings. BY VICTOR MELAMED Outfest—the Los Angeles based...
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