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Community Values
No Matter What Recovery’s Anthony Arranaga-Grayson and Paulo Arranaga-Grayson on love, sobriety and family BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Paulo Arranaga-Grayson and Anthony Arranaga-Grayson, the...
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CALIFORNIA PROUD
Gov. Newsom: “We have some of the most robust laws in the nation when it comes to protecting and supporting our LGBTQ+ community.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills last month aimed at...
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PROTECTING OUR CHOSEN FAMILY
Joe Hollendoner, Chief Executive Officer of the LA LGBT Center, on familial support, community empowerment and moving forward Chosen family. It’s a concept and practice that resonates deeply with...
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FALL INTO THE BEAT
Roman. Photo courtesy of So Fierce Music The Songs Lighting Up Gay Dancefloors This Autumn BY SHANE GALLAGHER As the leaves change color, so does the musical landscape, with artists from various...
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Vive La France
Queer French photographer Romain Berger on clichés of gay culture With a background in film and theater, queer French photographer Romain Berger has long been fascinated by images, popular culture,...
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A Very Blue X-Mas
Infamous drag icon Lady Bunny brings her holiday show to Hollywood It simply isn’t Christmas until you’ve heard Lady Bunny put her raunchy, politically-incorrect spin on your favorite holiday carol....
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LOVE MAKES A FAMILY
Children of gay dads happier, healthier than children of heterosexual parents New research has found that the children of gay dads conceived via surrogacy are happier and more well-adjusted than the...
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SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
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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State Pride
California ranks as top state for LGBTQ population California has the largest number of LGBTQ Americans, followed by Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania, reports The San Joaquin Valley Sun. The...
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Bad Together
BAD TOGETHER New feature film explores the drama of gay friendship BY VICTOR MELAMED Jono Mitchell Filmmaker Jono Mitchell shares the evolution of a relationship between two seemingly opposite queer...
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YES YOU CAN
Tips on keeping New Year’s resolutions PHOTO BY EREN LI The new year seems like a good time to make some changes. That’s why we often start it with a resolution or two. But following through on...
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WELCOME TO THE LAB
“We aspire to redefine fitness standards, inspiring a transformative journey towards optimal health, strength, and vitality” BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Amidst the challenges of the Covid-19...
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THE PATH TO PARENTHOOD
An interview with California Fertility Clinic’s Medical Director Dr. Vuk Jovanovic BY MARK ARIEL LGBTIQ+ fertility options have evolved significantly over the years, offering more inclusive and...
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FAMILY PRIDE
MARIA VALENCIA An interview with Maria Valencia, the Founder and Executive Chairman at the International Surrogacy Agency BY MARK ARIEL Surrogacy has been instrumental in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and...
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EVERYBODY DESERVES CARE
Comprehensive LGBTQ healthcare at St. Mary Medical Center’s new facility in Long Beach The CARE Center at St. Mary Medical Center campus in Long Beach provides comprehensive healthcare services that...
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LOVE MAKES A FAMILY
(L-R) Jonathan Menendez, Jovani, Marlon Morales The American Stork: empowering LGBTQ parenthood, bridging gaps and fostering love BY VICTOR MELAMED In the summer of 2020, amidst the global challenges...
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Finding Your Way [cover feature]
Excerpts from an interview with the outgoing Mr. LA Leather 2023 Colin MacDougall BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE Looking back on this past year as Mr. LA Leather 2023—what moments stand out for...
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TRANS SUPPORT
Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously last month to approve a resolution declaring the California capital a sanctuary for...
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NOT MY PROBLEM
A liberated Tom Goss on his new single and music video BY VICTOR MELAMED Tom Goss is publicly and comically washing his hands in “Not My Problem,” the second single from his ninth studio album,...
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HELLO HUMAN KINDNESS
St. Mary’s CARE Center in Long Beach provides comprehensive care to LGBTQ+ community members After 10 years of planning, St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach recently unveiled its renovated CARE...
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