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Trinity Park, a Pillar of Memories From Childhood to Present Day

Although there is no denying the park’s history of gang-related incidents, for many it is also a place of profound memories.

Los Angeles Blade Publisher Troy Masters Dies at 63

Troy Masters, founding publisher of the Los Angeles Blade, died unexpectedly Dec. 11. He left a long legacy of serving the LGBTQ community.

Project 2025’s ‘War on Porn’ Threatens Sex Workers, LGBTQ Community

Project 2025 includes at least 32 specific provisions that call for rolling back LGBTQ rights, including marriage equality.

Oklahoma Non-binary High Schooler Dies After Brutal Beating

A 16-year-old non-binary student died in a small town in Oklahoma shortly after classmates brutally attacked her.

LGBTQ+ Advocates & Health Care Providers Release New Report

Report details policy recommendations to improve access to comprehensive health care & education for LGBTQ+ communities.

Legal Experts Urge Farm Workers Along California’s Central Coast to Report Scammers

Lawyers with the Center for Migrant Rights say farm workers victimized by scammers should seek legal aid to prevent future abuses and potentially find justice.

As Risks Escalate, Wave of Community Resistance to ICE Enforcement Spreads

Live Fri | As ICE enforcement intensifies nationwide, communities are mounting legal, local, and grassroots resistance. Experts examine escalating raids, community defense efforts, risks to public safety, and whether a broader immigrant rights movement is emerging.

Court Win Brings Relief for TPS Holders, Though Uncertainty Remains

Jhony Silva has lived in the US under TPS for 30 years. While a Dec. ruling blocked the Trump Admin from terminating the program, his future is uncertain.

The Healers of MacArthur Park

LA's MacArthur Park has come to embody many of the city's ills, from crime to homelessness and drugs. Still, not everyone is ready to give up on it.