PROTECTING TRANS FAMILIES
Gov. Gavin Newsom California’s historic bill provides refuge for Trans kids & their parents G overnor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco)’s legislation to...
View ArticlePALM SPRINGS PRIDE
Todrick Hall Todrick Hall and Pussy Riot headline Palm Springs Pride Festival, taking place next month T odrick Hall, Pussy Riot, Tanzer, Polartropica, Jake Zyrus, and Ballet Folklorico Proyecto Trans...
View ArticleNAKED TRUTH
New “cyber flashing” law in California I f you’re the type of person who sends unsolicited nudes on dating apps in California you may want to pump the brakes. Soon you could be sued for dropping those...
View ArticleDOMESTIC ABUSE: GETTING HELP
October is Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence can occur in LGBTQ relationships at rates...
View ArticleCAN’T LOOK BACK
Kristine W flies again with inspiring new club single BY BRIAN HUG Kristine W is riding dance floors full speed ahead this season with her new single, “Can’t Look Back,” the first release from her...
View ArticleTHE DOLL MAKER
Astor Yang on his journey in the fashion industry, his love of dolls and the power of Anna Wintour BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Multi-media artist Astor Yang’s iconic style and creative...
View ArticleStarting Your Family
Dr. Luis Murrain, Dreams Fertility An Interview with Dreams Fertility’s Dr. Luis Murrain BY MARK ARIEL At Dreams Fertility in Palm Springs you will find a caring and highly competent team of...
View ArticleLiving Your Truth
Jon Kent Comes Out To His Father In The Latest Issue Of Superman: Son of Kal-El The new issue of “Superman: Son of Kal-El” featured a heartwarming coming-out scene between Jon Kent and his superhero...
View ArticleFaces Of Fentanyl
Riverside County’s Dr. Geoffrey Leung on raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl BY DR. GEOFFREY LEUNG DR. GEOFFREY LEUNG I want to address an issue that is impacting portions of our...
View ArticleBeating The Blues
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...
View ArticleRinging In The Holidays
A rollicking collection of original songs that celebrate living joyfully, exuberantly, and authentically queer BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Tom Goss isn’t a fan of Christmas music,...
View ArticleThe Votes Are In
Sepi Shyne West Hollywood: Sepi Shyne will become the next Mayor and John M. Erickson will become the next Mayor Pro Tempore Last month the City Council of the City of West Hollywood voted upon...
View ArticleMan On A Mission
Leon Maultsby, MHA Leon Maultsby, MHA, Associate Director of Drew CARES, on marginalized communities BY MARK ARIEL Drew CARES is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to ensuring excellence in HIV...
View ArticleKinetic: Kink
Four epic events at Washington DC’s Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend, featuring performance by special guest dominatrix, RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Alyssa Edwards BY VICTOR MELAMED Centaur Motorcycle Club’s...
View ArticleCall My Name
Hyphen Hyphen, a Queer Pop/Rock band from France, crosses borders and excites a worldwide audience BY ORLY LYONNE Queer Pop/Rock Band Hyphen Hyphen, a French electropop band from Nice, has released a...
View ArticleIn Full Bloom [cover feature]
Cobra Lily Flowers’ Jake Kale on recovery, celebrity clients and queer business BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Jake Kale, 37, the founder and award winning florist behind the acclaimed Cobra Lily...
View ArticleThe Best Egg
Beverly Hills Egg Donation’s Robyn Perchik on the recruiting and screening process, determining the intended parents’ criteria, and insider tips WHAT EXACTLY IS AN EGG DONOR AGENCY? An egg donor...
View ArticleLove And Hate In Riverside
Days after the hate group “Proud Boys” harasses visitors attending Drag Queen Storytimes at Cellar Door Books, Canyon Crest Management abruptly cancels their lease BY MARK ARIEL Linda Sherman-Nurick...
View ArticleIt Takes A Village
Brad Spencer An interview with Brad Spencer, co-founder of Same Love Surrogacy BY MARK ARIEL What motivated you to create Same Love Surrogacy? Every surrogacy story is so unique but one thing that...
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