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Los Angeles becomes a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants as officials reject Project 2025

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pass the “sanctuary city” ordinance, shielding queer youth who travel to the city to receive gender-affirming care from prosecution.

HIV Advocate Pushes Mandated Condom Use in Porn

Following a victory with the Los Angeles City Council earlier this week, an HIV/AIDS advocate who for years has pushed required condom use in adult films is now taking his fight to the next level.

Kristin Crowley Is Los Angeles's First Out, First Woman Fire Chief

Crowley was confirmed unanimously by the L.A. City Council this week.

L.A. Bans Official Travel to North Carolina, Mississippi

"We have seen both of these states pass legislation that betray the basic rights to equal protection and self-expression that all Americans are guaranteed by the Constitution," says Mayor Eric Garcetti.

L.A. Gay Club Oil Can Harry’s Is Designated Historic-Cultural Monument

The gay country-western bar, which provided line dancing and a watering hole for the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles's Studio City neighborhood for 52 years, closed last year.

More Historic LGBT Wins in This Week's Election

They include the first lesbian state delegate in Virginia and the first transgender elected official in Pennsylvania.

Speakers Announced for National Equality March

Speakers for the October 11 National Equality March on Washington were announced on Thursday.

Lesbian L.A. School Board President Gives a Lesson on LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Jackie Goldberg spoke out amid anti-LGBTQ+ protests at Southern California schools.