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ED Drug Kills the Buzz at Polish Priest's Sex Party
A Polish priest was hosting an intimate party with a friend and a male prostitute, but an ED drug proved a buzz kill.
Sufjan Stevens is Relearning to Walk after Guillain-Barre Syndrome Left him Immobile, Hospitalized
Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives confirmed to The Associated Press.
Does 2023 Bring the Great Pushback Against LGBTQ+ Rights?
Could the hard-fought LGBTQ+ rights movement be hitting a wall as conservatives double down on pushing queers back in the closet?
Census Bureau Wants to Test Asking about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity on Biggest Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau asked the Biden administration Tuesday for permission to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for people age 15 and above on its most comprehensive annual survey of life in the country.
Pentagon Working to Restore Benefits to LGBTQ+ Veterans Forced Out Under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
The Pentagon is contacting former service members who may have been forced out of the military and deprived of years of benefits due to policies targeting their sexual orientation, starting with those who served under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
On 50th Anniversary of Out Tennis Great Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' Win, a Push to Honor her in Congress
Billie Jean King's victory in the "Battle of the Sexes" was a milestone moment as women pushed for equality on the playing field and beyond.
Challenges to Library Books Continue at Record Pace
Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highs, and the efforts now extend as much to public libraries as school-based libraries. Books with racial and LGBTQ+ themes are top of the list.
France Rolls Out the Red Carpet for King Charles III's State Visit
King Charles III of the United Kingdom starts a three-day state visit to France on Wednesday meant to highlight the friendship between the two nations with great pomp.
Attorney General Garland Set to Face his GOP Critics as Justice Department is under Heavy Scrutiny
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday is set to come face-to-face with his most ardent critics as House Republicans prepare to use a routine oversight hearing to interrogate him.
Biden Using Executive Power to Create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
After being thwarted by Congress, President Joe Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that will serve as a major green jobs training program.
'Batman' Scholar Acknowledges Creator's Gay Son — and Quits when He's Told to Stifle
Mar Tyler Nobleman is best known as the author of "Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-creator of Batman." Now he might also be known for pushing back on anti-LGBTQ+ censorship.
Did Your Kids Buy Gear in Fortnite Without Asking You? The FTC Says You Could Get a Refund
Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund.
Parkland School Shooting Survivor Develops Joy, an App Built on AI that Helps People Heal
Kai Koerber was a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a gunman murdered 14 students and three staff members. His background in technology led him to build a healing smartphone app.
What to Know about Renters Insurance and What it Does and Doesn't Cover
Many renters choose not to purchase coverage, including in places most frequently and hardest hit by natural disasters, new research shows.
Nigeria Frees 69 People Arrested Over Alleged Gay Wedding
A court in Nigeria has released on bail 69 people who were arrested last month for their connection to an alleged gay wedding, which is illegal in the country.
Australia Tells Dating Apps to Improve Safety Standards to Protect Users from Sexual Violence
Australia's government said the online dating industry must improve safety standards, responding to research that three in four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms.
'Gender Queer' Author Sends GOP Sen. Kennedy a Message — The Book is Not for Kids
After GOP sen John Kennedy read excerpts from Maia Kobabe's "Gender Queer" in Congress last week, claiming it is aimed at children, the author disagreed — it is not for kids.
Lauren Boebert's New BF Co-Owns Venue that Host Drag Shows
There likely hasn't been a theater visit more scrutinized than that of anti-drag congresswoman Lauren Boebert. It was revealed is her companion & new boyfriend owns an Aspen Bar that hosts drag events
Rolling Stone Co-founder Jann Wenner Removed from Rock Hall Leadership after Controversial Comments
Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians.
EDGE Interview: For the Love of Peggy Lee — Ann Hampton Callaway Honors the Jazz Great with New Show
Cabaret superstar Ann Hampton Callaway honors Peggy Lee, one of the 20th century's great jazz vocalists, in a tribute show. EDGE spoke to Callaway about her love of Lee.