Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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News

'Don't be Weak and Gay,' Book-Burning Missouri Candidate Says
'Don't be Weak and Gay,' Book-Burning Missouri Candidate Says

A Missouri candidate with a homophobic campaign platform created a video in which she tells viewers not to be "weak and gay" as she runs through a queer...

by Kilian Melloy | Today

FBI, Homeland Security Warn of Possible Threats to LGBTQ+ Events, Including Pride Month Activities
FBI, Homeland Security Warn of Possible Threats to LGBTQ+ Events, Including Pride Month Activities

Foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQ-related events and venues as part of June's Pride Month, federal agencies warned in a...

by Rebecca Santana | Today

Culture

Review: 'Danny Will Die Alone' Comically Hits Levels of Gay Dating Toxicity
Review: 'Danny Will Die Alone' Comically Hits Levels of Gay Dating Toxicity

"Danny Will Die Alone" isn't perfect, and its tone is mean-spirited, but thanks to Tracy's talents it manages to survive under its own weight.

by Timothy Rawles | 12 hours ago

Could Meryl Streep be Headed for More Abba-licious Fun in 'Mama Mia 3'?
Could Meryl Streep be Headed for More Abba-licious Fun in 'Mama Mia 3'?

Meryl Streep is about to go into talks for "Mamma Mia 3," the iconic actor revealed, saying that while she doesn't know any story details, a meeting on the...

by Kilian Melloy | 12 hours ago

Pride

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock
In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing...

by Débora Rey | May 12

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash
Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year...

by Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Media

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024
GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards honored members of the media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of queer people. EDGE was there! Check out the...

by Gustavo Monroy | May 13

A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024
A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024

Over 1000 community leaders and allies gathered for "A Place At The Table," Ali Forney Center's yearly fundraising gala. EDGE was there! Check out the pics!

by Gustavo Monroy | May 12

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