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Watch: Stonewall National Monument Bans Trans Flags on Pride Display — and New Yorkers Fight Back

Watch: Stonewall National Monument Bans Trans Flags on Pride Display — and New Yorkers Fight Back

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 24, 2025

Trans heroes like Marsha P. Johnson are remembered for their role in the Stonewall Uprising, but the National Park Service attempted to erase them from the Stonewall National Monument's Pride display.

Personalized Care for You, Through Hims: Treatments for Hair Growth, ED, and More

Personalized Care for You, Through Hims: Treatments for Hair Growth, ED, and More

SPONSORED CONTENT | Jun 23, 2025

Whether you're dealing with hair loss or erectile dysfunction (ED), Hims makes it simple to consult with licensed medical providers and get access to proven treatments online.

Texas Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Ban All THC Products

Texas Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Ban All THC Products

BUSINESS | By Nadia Lathan | Jun 23, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban all THC consumables, allowing the booming market flush with THC-infused vapes, gummies and other products to continue to be sold across the state.

You Probably Don't Need Foods with Added Protein, Nutritionists Say

You Probably Don't Need Foods with Added Protein, Nutritionists Say

HEALTH | By Maria Cheng | Jun 23, 2025

Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for health. Nutritionists say that if you are getting enough food, you are probably getting enough protein.

Clerk Who Denied Same-Sex Marriage Licenses in 2015 is Still Fighting Supreme Court's Ruling

Clerk Who Denied Same-Sex Marriage Licenses in 2015 is Still Fighting Supreme Court's Ruling

POLITICS | By Dylan Lovan | Jun 23, 2025

Mat Staver of the Liberty Counsel, attorney for former clerk Kim Davis, said the goal is affirm Davis' constitutional rights and "overturn Obergefell."

Freudian Slip? St. Louis Cardinals Announcer Fumbles a Pride Flag Promo

Freudian Slip? St. Louis Cardinals Announcer Fumbles a Pride Flag Promo

NATIONAL | Jun 22, 2025

An announcer for the St. Louis Cardinals made an unfortunate slip-up when announcing a giveaway for a Pride Flag during a game last week.

What To Know About the Supreme Court Ruling 10 Years Ago That Legalized Same-Sex Marriage in the US

What To Know About the Supreme Court Ruling 10 Years Ago That Legalized Same-Sex Marriage in the US

NATIONAL | By Julie Carr Smyth | Jun 22, 2025

What to know about the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling 10 years ago this month, on June 26, 2015, that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S.

Gay Men's Health Crisis Showed How Everyday People Stepped Up When Institutions Failed During the Height of the AIDS Epidemic — Providing a Model for Today

Gay Men's Health Crisis Showed How Everyday People Stepped Up When Institutions Failed During the Height of the AIDS Epidemic — Providing a Model for Today

HEALTH | Jun 22, 2025

The Gay Men's Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic — providing a model for today.

What To Know About the Conflict Between Israel and Iran, and the US Intervention

What To Know About the Conflict Between Israel and Iran, and the US Intervention

INTERNATIONAL | By Elena Becatoros | Jun 22, 2025

The United States inserted itself into Israel's war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republic's key nuclear sites overnight in an attack it dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer."

Affirming Church in Rural Oregon Suffers Vandals' Attacks, Broken Windows

Affirming Church in Rural Oregon Suffers Vandals' Attacks, Broken Windows

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 20, 2025

Vandals damaged several windows of an LGBTQ+ affirming church in rural Oregon — including two antique stained-glass windows. Leaders at the church attribute the attack to their welcoming values of love.

Sunshine Abounds as the Summer Solstice Arrives

Sunshine Abounds as the Summer Solstice Arrives

NATIONAL | Jun 20, 2025

Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer.

Removed Diary Entries Offer New Lens on Anne Frank's Story

Removed Diary Entries Offer New Lens on Anne Frank's Story

INTERNATIONAL | Jun 19, 2025

A number of diary entries removed from the initial publication of her diary point to Anne Frank's queerness.

Juneteenth Celebrations Across the US Commemorate the End of Slavery

Juneteenth Celebrations Across the US Commemorate the End of Slavery

NATIONAL | By Holly Ramer | Jun 19, 2025

The celebrations come as President Donald Trump's administration has worked to ban DEI in the federal government and remove content about Black American history from federal websites.

Antagonism to Transgender Rights Is Tied to the Authoritarian Desire for Social Conformity — Not Just Partisan Affiliation

Antagonism to Transgender Rights Is Tied to the Authoritarian Desire for Social Conformity — Not Just Partisan Affiliation

POLITICS | Jun 19, 2025

We found that authoritarian attitudes — the desire for social conformity and an aversion to difference — play an important role in Americans' willingness to restrict transgender rights.

FDA Approves the World's Only Twice-a-Year Shot to Prevent HIV

FDA Approves the World's Only Twice-a-Year Shot to Prevent HIV

HEALTH | By Lauran Neergaard | Jun 19, 2025

The U.S. has approved the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It's the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions.

Marriage Equality Expanded Access to the Psychological Benefits that Come with Tying the Knot

Marriage Equality Expanded Access to the Psychological Benefits that Come with Tying the Knot

HEALTH | Jun 19, 2025

A healthy marriage brings benefits distinct from what couples in long-term relationships experience. Those who are married have better psychological well-being than people in nonmarital relationships.

EDGE Now: Pride With Power

EDGE Now: Pride With Power

NATIONAL | Jun 19, 2025

Want to make a real impact this season? These orgs are slaying for our rights—so let's give 'em the love they deserve!

What to Know about the Impacts of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Transgender Care for Youth

What to Know about the Impacts of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Transgender Care for Youth

NATIONAL | By Geoff Mulvihill | Jun 19, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming surgery for transgender youth in a ruling that's likely to reverberate across the country. Here are some things to know.

Acting Head of Civil Rights Agency Defends Decisions Undercutting Transgender Workers

Acting Head of Civil Rights Agency Defends Decisions Undercutting Transgender Workers

NATIONAL | By Alexandra Olson and Claire Savage | Jun 19, 2025

The acting chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission acknowledged that transgender workers are protected under civil rights laws but defended her decision to drop lawsuits on their behalf.

Australia To Do Away with Gay Blood Ban — And Some Restrictions Around Behavior, Too

Australia To Do Away with Gay Blood Ban — And Some Restrictions Around Behavior, Too

INTERNATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 18, 2025

When Britain, and later the United States, repealed bans on queer men donating blood, they kept certain restrictions in place around sexual behavior. Australia is set to dispense with all of it.

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