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College Course Looks at Ancient Texts Depicting LGBTQ+ People Millennia Ago
The course explores literary texts from the ancient Mediterranean — including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Roman Italy — in which authors describe relationships that can be said to fall under the LGBTQ umbrella.
Critics Twist California Bill that Would Weigh Gender-identity Support in Custody Cases
Critics online falsely claim that a California measure means any parent who doesn't support their kid's desire to pursue gender-affirming surgery will lose custody.
Florida Law Restricting Transgender Adult Care Can be Enforced While Challenged in Court
A new Florida law restricting health care for transgender people can still be applied to adults while it is being challenged in court, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Missouri Clinics Halt Transgender Care for Minors in Wake of New State Law
At least two Missouri health care centers have stopped prescribing puberty blockers and hormones to minors for the purpose of gender transition, citing a new state law.
Virginia Library Faces Potential Shutdown over Funding after Children's Books are Challenged
Like many libraries across the country, the Samuels Public Library in Warren County has found itself embroiled in conflict over books with LGBTQ+ themes.
Families Ask Full Appellate Court to Reconsider Alabama Transgender Care Ban
Alabama families with transgender children asked a full appellate court to review a decision that will let the state enforce a ban on treating minors with gender-affirming hormones and puberty blockers.
California Lawmakers Vote to End Travel Ban to States with Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
California may soon lift a ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws and instead focus on an advertising campaign to bring anti-discrimination messages to red states.
WWE Wrestler Matt Riddle Accuses Airport Security of Sexual Assault on IG, Then Deletes Post
WWE wrestler Matt Riddle accused a cop of sexually assaulting him at New York City's JFK Airport in a since-deleted online post Sunday.
Family Values: Jesse Helms' Gay Granddaughter Stayed in Closet Thanks to Gramps
The lesbian granddaughter of venomously anti-LGBTQ+ North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms opened up in a recent interview about how her "sweet" grandpa was the reason she stayed in the closet.
The Gift of Wellness: 9 Feel-Good Gifts of the Season
EDGE canvassed various industries to curate our favorite picks of the season. Some are splurge-worthy; others are affordable giveaways that won't break the bank. Above all, conscious giving remains one of the most prominent themes of 2020.
The United States Marks 22 Years Since 9/11, from Ground Zero to Alaska
Americans are looking back on the horror and legacy of 9/11, gathering Monday at memorials, firehouses, city halls and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
EDGE Interview: Josh Seiter on his 'Absolutely Crazy' Couple of Weeks
For 18 hours on August 28, the world according to social media thought Josh Seiter dead. He wasn't, saying the death notice was a hoax. Some believed him, others thought he was behind the hoax. Read what he has to say in this interview.
As Book Bans, Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Proliferate, so Does 'Uncivil Obedience'
When Utah legislators passed a bill requiring the review and removal of "pornographic or indecent" books in school libraries, they likely did not imagine the law would be used to justify banning the Bible.
San Diego Mom Says Her Gay 14-Year-Old Son Killed Himself Because of Bullying
Anti-LGBTQ+ bullying has claimed another young life, according to the mother of a 14-year-old boy in San Diego who says her son killed himself after he was targeted online and at school.
Research: Trans, Other Students Benefit from Gender-Inclusive Classrooms
Bills limiting how sex and gender are taught exacerbate the disproportionate obstacles that transgender students already face, and restrictive bills discourage LGBT students from studying science.
Watch: Arson Attack Targets Cars Parked at Popular Gay-Friendly LA Restaurant
An arsonist slashed tires and poured fuel over cars parked outside gay-friendly restaurant "Sorry Not Sorry" before setting the vehicles on fire in an attack the general manager called "deliberate."
Bans on Diverse Board Books? Young Kids Need to See their Families Represented, Experts Say
Across the country, books and lessons that represent different families and identities are increasingly the target of conservative pushback — even when they're for the youngest of learners.
Return of Out Basketball Player Brittney Griner Had Joyful Moments
Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn't always been the smoothest ride, but there have been many moments of joy.
Things to Know About the Latest Court and Policy Action on Transgender Issues in the US
On Friday, Texas became the most populous state with a ban in effect against gender-affirming care for minors. Here's a look at the latest developments and what's next.
California Judge Halts District Policy Requiring Parents be Told if Kids Change Pronouns
A judge on Wednesday halted a Southern California school district from requiring parents to be notified if their children change their gender identification or pronouns at school.