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News Round-Up: September 29, 2016

(image via Boy Culture)

Some news stories you may have missed:

• Gay print magazines Frontiers and Next shut down as the publications’ parent company experiences financial difficulties.

• Former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie testified in court that not only did Christie know about “BridgeGate,” but he laughed as it was happening.

• GOP White House hopeful Donald “good for the gays” Trump has pledged to sign the anti-LGBTQ ‘First Amendment Defense Act.’

• The California state legislature has passed a law that prohibits state agencies from forcing their employees to travel to states that discriminate against folks based on sexual orientation or gender identity. North Carolina, we’re looking at you.

• Taco trucks in Houston are helping register new voters. Let’s get a truck on every corner!

• Arnold Schwarzenegger’s dad used to beat him as a child thinking the former body-builder was gay due to posters of his idols on his bedroom walls.

• Brian Anderson, retired legend in the hyper-masculine sport of pro-skateboarding, comes out – “Everything got better.”

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Frontiers LA gets new owner, total reboot

Frontiers LA, the 32-year-old biweekly publication based in Southern California has a new owner and is looking at a reboot as first a digital, and eventually a print publication that promises to “reach a diverse, sophisticated audience.”

Via press release:

Frontiers will still be the nationally respected source for news and opinion about LGBT issues from the most resonant voices in the community. It will also remain the definitive source for nightlife, restaurants, shopping and culture in Hollywood and an expanding circle of other like-minded communities.

Gay life has grown beyond the strict neighborhood boundaries and mindset of Boystown. Expect to see many changes online and in print in the coming months. You’ll also be getting announcements about new talent, major events and innovative programs leading up to a full relaunch in June.

Frontiers LA currently has a readership of approximately 90,000 and over 250,000 unique online visitors a month.