On the Rag, Vol. 735

 A weekly look at what's making news in the gay magazines:

The Fight: Noted florist Jake Kale on recovery, celebrity clients and queer business

POZ: In an excerpt from the introduction to 'Unprotected: A Memoir,' long-term survivor and activist Rae Lewis-Thornton shares why she decided to tell her HIV story.

Out: 'Spoiler Alert' stars Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge know a love story's power

HotSpots: Meet bartender Wesley Escobar, a 26-year-old Aries

Georgia Voice: Meet Canzara: HIV/AIDS advocate and Atlanta drag queen

GetOut!: Pedro from Qween Bar Astoria out front

Dallas Voice: DHHR Museum opening ‘Rise Up’ exhibit on LGBT history

Queer actor takes his pride to Pride Rock in ‘The Lion King’

Passport: Gay cruising, anyone?

Grab:  There might be a better way, but this is the queerest way 

The Advocate: Cheyenne Jackson on balancing it all

MetroWeekly: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2023

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip is the new owner of Miss Universe. She's a billionaire. A mother of two. And transgender.

See all the nominees for the 34th annual GLAAD Media Awards HERE.

Plus: Celebrating the black community and its amazing contributions to the fight against HIV

Gloss: New year, same old drag queens

Between the Lines: Ani DiFranco has inspired LGBT people of all generations by doing her own thing for over 30 years

This Michigan man just wants to live with his husband, but the U.S. government has kept them apart for more than 10 years

San Francisco Bay Times: Reimagining gayborhoods and home