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When Jean O'Leary received a diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer last September, she was shocked. An MRI scan revealed metastasized cancer of her lung, and the Los Angeles resident, [...]

Dinah Shore weekend in Palm Springs is fast becoming the lesbian event of the year Sandy Sachs and Robin Gans plop onto their king-size bed at the ritzy Wyndham Hotel [...]

I HAVE a confession to make: I am an old school journalist. I try my best to keep my own opinions out of any news story I'm covering. That way [...]

After 16 years and 3,000 shows, Bill Rosendahl was among the most familiar faces on the Westside as public affairs host for Adelphia Communications. He recently retired from TV, but […]

Voice-over artist Trev Broudy and his friend Edward Ulett were hugging good night outside Broudy's West Hollywood, Calif., apartment on September 1 when a man suddenly ran up and swung [...]

The gay rights movement lost another pioneer when activist Morris Kight died peacefully in his sleep at the Carl Bean hospice in Los Angeles on January 19. Kight was indispensable [...]

The article focuses on gay royal Crown Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil of India. Topics covered include the criminalization of gay people in the country, the role of gay activist Ashok Row Ravi in helping Manvendra came to terms with his sexuality and the response of his parents to his coming out. Also mentioned are the mission of his Lakshya Trust to work with gays and transgender population and the special meaning of the Pride parade route.

The article presents the profile of the most popular people in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Los Angeles, California in 2013. The Chico's Angels is a group of Latina entertainers who have starred in several stage shows and web shows. Mike Bonin is a new city council member who supports LGBT visibility and grassroots activism. Ari Gutierrez is the co-chairman of the Latino Equality Alliance.

The article reports on the announcement by U.S. President Barack Obama on May 9, 2012 that he supports the right of same-sex couples to marry. Among the other members of the Obama administration who showed support on same-sex marriage are Vice President Joe Biden and Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Comment from openly gay Congressman Barney Frank on the subject is also cited.

The article chronicles significant moments in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history in Southern California. The first issue of the "Frontiers" magazine was published in 1982 with 35 pages and a two-color newsprint cover. In 1985, actor Rock Hudson died from AIDS and Doctors Micharl Gotlieb and Mathilde Krim started the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amFAR). Olympic diver Greg Louganis disclosed that he was gay and HIV-positive in 1995.

The author focuses on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) press and movement in Los Angeles, California. Some of the LGBT press formed in Los Angeles are "Vice Versa," the first known lesbian publication,"ONE" magazine and the Personal Rights in Defense and Education (PRIDE) newsletter. An overview of the emergence of the Gay Liberation movement is provided. The author shares her journey in LGBT journalism.

The article discusses the chance of gay politicians in North Carolina. According to pollster Celinda Lake, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered politicians in North Carolina have a good chance. She finds the Amendment One in the state as poorly written and would have unintended consequences. The National Organization for Marriage's 500,000 U.S. dollar support for the passing of Amendone One is noted. Lake stresses the need for money to reframe the issue regarding gay marriage.

The article discusses the effects of workplace discrimination against homosexual, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workers. Despite the implementation of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, 21 out of 50 U.S. states implemented job protection policies according to sexuality while 16 states have gender-based job protection rules. Workplace discrimination against LGBT people deprives them of equal human rights and diverse labor options for employers.

The article reports on the efforts being done by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to make condom use a requirement in pornographic film production. AHF is reportedly collecting signatures to qualify for a ballot measure that would amend the existing Los Angeles County Health and Safety code. AHF president Michael Weinstein asserts that the measure would be beneficial to the health and safety of adult film performers particularly with regard to prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

The article explores the issues surrounding California's 50th Assembly District (AD) elections in 2012. Since the March 2000 race, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community has been divided between Hollywood/Echo Park Los Angeles City Council Member Jackie Goldberg and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) activist Cesar Portillo for the then-45th Assembly District. The divide has caused Democractic leaders to question the traditional endorsement and elective process.

The article features Fred Kargen, an openly gay candidate based in Los Angeles, California, as one of the nominees for the Republican presidential candidate in 2012. It explores his dream for an openly gay person to become president of the U.S. It discusses his work with Republican politics and his foray into gay rights advocacy, particularly against Proposition 8 initiative against same-sex marriage in California in 2008.

The article discusses the views of Los Angeles County AIDS Czar Mario Perez on the game-changing initiatives to address the growing incidence of HIV/AIDS. Perez believed that the etching of the names of people who died of AIDS on the Wall-Las Memorias Project monument in Lincoln Park, East Los Angeles, California signifies the organization's commitment to fight against HIV/AIDS and crystal meth. He supports the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) launch of HIV Prevention Trials Network 052.

The article reports on the contest for the 50th Assembly District of California. The contest is the result of the bipartisan Citizens Redistricting Commission plan conducted in the summer of 2011. Assembly member Betsy Butler is in contention for against lesbian activist Torie Osborn, and Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom. Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti has expressed her support for Osborne. Equality California has announced its support for Butler, and this infuriated Osborne.

The article reports on the developments in the operation of Equality California (EQCA), a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) political lobbying association in California. It claims that the collapse of the EQCA would just be ordinary as other similar groups like LIFE AIDS Lobby were also abolished. The opinion of former Boston, Massachusetts-based MassEquality executive director Marc Solomon on the operation of EQCA is also cited.

The article discusses the Occupy Wall Street movement and its effect on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. It cites the Occupy L.A. Queer Affinity Group that was established by Nestor Lemus and his group on October 27, 2011. The opinion of "Newsweek" gay conservative columnist Andrew Sullivan on the movement is also presented.

The article discusses the status of Equality California (EQCA) as an organization after the resignation of its Executive Director Roland Palencia on October 10, 2011. It cites former executive director Geoff Kors who raised the bar for an EQCA endorsement which required candidates to have a 100% record and support for full equality. It indicates plans by the board of EQCA to come up with a transition plan by October 14, 2011.

The article focuses on Equality California (EQCA) former board member Gary Soto. Soto attributed his suicidal behavior from the bullying for being gay he suffered at Bonita High School in La Verne, California in 1973. His key contribution was the creation of the California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 while serving on a state committee. He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from EQCA. Other highlights of Soto's career and personal life are discussed.

The article discusses the involvement of the LGBT community in the U.S. politics as of September 2011. California Democrats have to cope with an attack from a believed trusted Party Treasurer Kinde Durkee who was charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with embezzlement of funds. Equality California (EQCA) Executive Director Roland Palencia said that EQCA's candidate endorsement will be given by October 5. Representtive Tammy Baldwin's candidacy for the U.S. Senate is also noted.

The author discusses the symbolism of the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City for resiliency of the U.S. after a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. She identifies National Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Richard Clarke as the only high-ranking official to have apologized to the families of the 9/11 victims for the failure of the government to prevent the tragedy. She declares that the death of al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden marks the death of 9/11-related accountability as well.

The article reports on how the redistricting of Assembly, Senate, and Congressional districts in California will impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender voters in the state. Pro-gay labor rights candidate Warren Furutani will seek reelection in the 44th district. Representatives Brad Sherman and Howard Berman will compete in San Fernando Valley. Republicans are contesting the redistricting.

The article discusses the resignation of Equality California (EQCA) Executive Director (ED) Geoff Kors. It cites the nine-year tenure of Kors at the EQCA and the transformation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movement into being tolerant of full equality from all candidates for office starting in 2006. It mentions the candidates for the new ED including health care advocate Roland Palencia, Kor's second in command Jim Carroll. Palencia was chosen for the job.

The article focuses on the impact to the LGTB community of the controversy surrounding the controversial letters sent in 2009 to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) on behalf and at the behest of telecom giant and Internet provider AT&T. It argues that what is really at stake in this controversy is free and unrestricted access to the Internet since AT&T is opposed to net neutrality.

The article discusses the study estimating the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) population released by Williams Institute demographer Gary Gates on April 7, 2011. It presents an overview of the methodology used by Gates in the study. It cites the estimation of Gates that there 1.16 million individuals who are part of a same-sex couple. The author shares that views of Gates on the political push to make the LGBT community a minority in society.

The article focuses on the signing by U.S. President Barack Obama into law of the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) policy. Former Marine Captain Tom Carpenter says the repeal is an important progress in the struggle for equality. It cites lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activist David Mixner, Army Sergeant Miriam Ben-Shalom and Lieutenant Dan Choi as some of the notable figures who witnessed the ceremony held for the signing of the law.

The article reports on the decision of California District Court Judge Vaughn Walker, who ruled that the state's Proposition 8 was unconstitutional in the case, Perry v. Schwarzenegger. The proposition prevents same-sex marriage in the state. According to Jon Davidson, legal director of Lambda Legal, the ruling of Judge Walker is a historic one. The opinion of Shannon Minter of the National Center for Lesbian Rights on the decision is also cited.

The article features several interesting and innovative gay personalities in Los Angeles, California. John A. Perez was the first openly gay politician who was voted as the Speaker of the Assembly of the U.S. Gay jewelry designer Michael Schmidt started with creating edgy and elegant designs for some of the most amazing entertainers in the world such as Tina Turner and Debbie Harry. Gay hair stylist John Blaine has developed business ties with several U.S. celebrities including Pamela Anderson and Paris Hilton.

The article discusses the impact of the failure of U.S. White House Office of Public Engagement Deputy Director Brian Bond on the elections in November 2010. It is said that Bond has not fulfilled the order of President Barack Obama for him to engage the larger lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community to communicate with LGBT reporters and bloggers to be able to address issues that concern them. It concludes that the Democratic Party may lost LGBT votes in the elections as the community feels betrayed by Bond.

The article offers world news briefs related to the gay community. The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is urging to repeal the anti-gay "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" military policy. American Judge Vaughn Walker was found to be a gay. A 60-year-old man in Malawi has been charged with sodomy for allegedly asking a young man to undress and then having sex with him.

The article reminisces the Stone Wall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York. It notes that in 1969, homosexuality is illegal and that gay bars such as the Stonewall Inn served as refuge for gays who wants to experience freedom to be themselves. It explores the riot between gay people and the police officers which fueled the former's desire to take action against prejudice. It adds that the riot in Stonewall signifies the struggle of gays at that time to attain equality.

The article focuses on the reaction of various LGBT community on the ruling to uphold Proposition 8 in California on May 26, 2009. It notes that the remaining hope for the Supreme Court to do the right thing for LGBT people died as the 6-1 decision in favor of Proposition 8 was announced. It mentions that gay people felt that the decision is not about justice and equality. It adds that California has lost its lead on the fight for civil rights for all people with the passage of Proposition 8.

The article discusses the disrespect felt by the Trans Queer Comtingent (TQC) composed of 37 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual (LGBT) groups when they were not included in the annual Coalition for Humane Immigrants Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) May Day Rally. Topics covered include TQC holding a separate celebration in West Hollywood and their hope of being included in immigration policies. Also mentioned are the hostile treatment of TQC protesters by people in West Hollywood.

The article focuses on the U.S. Supreme Court hearing which aims to determine the right of same-sex couple to legal marriage and the obligation of the states to recognize same-sex marriage. Topics discussed include the fundamental questions posed at the Supreme Court hearing and the court case DeBoer v. Snyder wherein the state of Michigan refuses to recognize same-sex marriage and the adoption of children by the same-sex couples April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse.

The article reports on the proposed regulation of residential treatment programs for troubled teenagers in California. Topics discussed include the attempt of U.S. Senator Ricardo Lara and the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Survivors of Institutional Abuse to prevent teen abuse and deaths linked to the residential programs, the proposal to increase transparency of the programs, and the reported abusive practices of the program under the guise of Christianity.

The article reports on the recognition of Log Cabin Republican (LCR) by the California Republican Party (CRP). Topics cited include the support by LCR to gay allies such as Los Angeles, California Mayor Richard Riordan and Representative Tom Campbell for their support of the LGBT community, benefits of the official recognition to LCR, and the role of the LGBT community in helping the transgender community address its challenges.

The article presents an obituary for civil rights activist and film producer Canon Malcolm Boyd.

Presents schools with the most supportive programs and policies for gay student activists. Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa; School of the Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois; University of Colorado-Boulder.

Profiles several AIDS activists in the United States. Bert Aoki; Terry Bean; Leonard Bloom; Debbie Carruth.

The article reports on the re-introduction of the International Human Rights Defense Act into the U.S. Congress on January 30, 2015, which was led by Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Representative Alan Lowenthal of California and aims to have a special envoy that will look into discrimination and promote gay rights around the world. Also mentioned is the history of abuse against homosexuals around the world.

The article presents the highlights of the West Hollywood (WeHo) City Council candidates forum held in WeHo, California on January 17, 2015. Among the forum participants are candidates Abbe Land, environmentalist Matthew Ralston, and activist Lauren Meister. Among the topics discussed are the importance of leveraging technology and community engagement, income inequality, and hotel taxation.

The article discusses political and social issues in the U.S. as of January 2015, particularly the expected increase in influence of the Religious Right movement during the year. It claims that such development will adversely affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights. Also cited are the power struggle between the Republican Party and its Christian conservative Tea Party members, and the comment by Michael Keegan of People for the American Way on the developments.