NOT JUST A PHASE
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Faze on his debut EP Eclipse BY VICTOR MELAMED Queer artist Faze released his debut EP Eclipse last month, which includes the singles Right Here and Magic. The EP...
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Coping with prejudice, discrimination and end-of-year stressors BY JAMES GUAY, LMFT Holiday experiences are so wide and varied that they can conjure up a diverse array of thoughts, feelings and...
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Photographs by disabled, queer artist and activist Robert Andy Coombs at the Palm Springs Museum of Art The “Touching History: Stonewall 50” exhibition at the Palm Springs Museum of Art—running...
View ArticleCHOSEN FAMILIES
Like birds of a feather—where everyone can shine and be their authentic selves. BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Four best friends, all working in the visual arts field, have proven...
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Dwyane Wade on parenting his gay son: “You can learn something from your kids” Matt Barnes asked Dwyane Wade what it’s like raising a gay son coming from a hyper-masculine NBA background—and what Wade...
View ArticleUntil We Meet Again
A “Celebration of Life” for Steve Ganzell will take place this month at Eagle LA and at Plummer Park in West Hollywood. BY MARK ARIEL We are extremely saddened to report that Steve Ganzell, a beloved...
View ArticleTrue Colors
Growing up in a culture that co-signs racial inequality doesn’t mean we must inherit its sickness. BY SEAN GALUSZKA Writing about racial inequality as a White American male is like attempting to jazz...
View ArticleStrike A Pose
Slay Model Management announces first worldwide transgender model search BY ORLY LYONNE | PHOTO BY ALEXIS HUNLEY Slay Model Management, the world’s first Transgender exclusive model agency, has...
View ArticleOwning Our TRUE Selves
Remembering who we are and living life from this place is a worthy pursuit at this time of year, or any BY JAMES GUAY, LMFT It’s that time of year again where we’re encouraged to reflect on the past...
View ArticleLiving Positively
Merce, the HIV-positive musical comedy web series, returns for second season BY VICTOR MELAMED The award-winning HIV-positive musical comedy web series, Merce—beloved for its MGM classic film ethos...
View ArticleL.A. Care
Committed to the promotion of accessible, high quality health care L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County’s vulnerable and low-income communities and...
View ArticleFollow Your Dreams
An interview with Father Trey Saint Laurent: Community Leader. Activist. Chef. Muse. Icon. BY KOLBY KEENE | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM At the close of this past decade I had the pleasure of...
View ArticleThe Good Egg
ROBYN PERCHIK Beverly Hills Egg Donation’s Robyn Perchik on the recruiting and screening process, determining the intended parent(s) criteria and insider tips WHAT EXACTLY IS AN EGG DONOR AGENCY? An...
View ArticleTaking On The Establishment
Jeanette Barrera decided to empty her personal savings and launch her own campaign. And she’s winning. BY TEHLERE SPELLING Long Beach City government routinely comes under fire for corruption. Current...
View ArticleThe Power Of HOPE
Equality California endorses Mayor Pete Buttigieg for President. BY VICTOR MELAMED Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, and its Nevada-based affiliate...
View ArticleMaybe Baby
Photo by Liane Metzler on Unsplash John M. Norian, MD FACOG, a double board certified reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility, is passionate about helping the LGBTQ community build families....
View ArticleLGBTQ Family Options
Photo by Kelli McClintock on Unsplash Ready for a Baby? Here’s Your LGBTQ Guide to Parenthood BY DR. DAN KASER, RMA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA No matter what your situation, a family is within reach. “As...
View ArticleThe Gift Of Parenthood
Southern California Reproductive Center (SCRC): New fertility treatments that lead to impressive fertility success rates. With over 25 years of experience, Southern California Reproductive Center...
View ArticleEstate Planning
Life Ladder Law’s Kathryn Taps, Esq. on why estate planning is crucial to safeguarding your family’s future. BY KATHRYN TAPS, ESQ. When making New Year’s resolutions, we often commit to things we know...
View ArticleCamp Widow
Nate Berkus Los Angeles LGBT Center hosts conference for LGBT widows and widowers BY ORLY LYONNE On Saturday, February 29, the Los Angeles LGBT Center will host an innovative conference known as Camp...
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