People Magazine has spoken — and honestly, we agree. Jonathan Bailey heats up our pages this Issue, fresh off claiming the title of Sexiest Man Alive and starring in the magical mayhem of Wicked: For Good. Saunter over to page 10 to see why everyone (yes, everyone) is swooning.

Let’s breathe a collective sigh of relief. The Supreme Court quietly shut down Kim Davis’ latest challenge, leaving marriage equality standing strong. Get the full breakdown on what this means for LGBTQ+ rights — and why advocates are celebrating. Details on page 3.

In what promises to be a new chapter for the Big Apple, Zohran Mamdani just rewrote NYC politics with a grassroots win that stunned the establishment. Read about the 33-year-old mayor-elect shaking things up and ushering in a bold new era – on page 4.

It’s a holi-slay season! From sparkly spectacles to iconic queens lighting up Bay Area stages, this year’s drag lineup is stacked with glitter, glam, and pure queer joy. Mark your calendars — it’s going to be fabulous. Check it out on page 9.

From mixers to concerts to the city’s biggest seasonal happenings, Out & About has snapshots and stories from Sacramento’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene. See fun things to do and see, pre-holiday and beyond, on page 16.