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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, Whose Ministry was Toppled by Prostitution Scandals, Dies at 90

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, Whose Ministry was Toppled by Prostitution Scandals, Dies at 90

NEWS | Jul 1

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes, has died.

Iowa's Civil Rights Protections No Longer Include Gender Identity as New Law Takes Effect

Iowa's Civil Rights Protections No Longer Include Gender Identity as New Law Takes Effect

NEWS | By Hannah Fingerhut | Jul 1

Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code under a law that took effect Tuesday, meaning transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer protected from discrimination in their job, housing and other aspects of life.

Does Elliot Page Have a New Girlfriend in 'Overcompensating' Actor Julia Shiplett?

Does Elliot Page Have a New Girlfriend in 'Overcompensating' Actor Julia Shiplett?

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jul 1

Elliot Page and Julia Shiplett seem to be hard-launching their coupledom, judging from the photos they are sharing on Instagram.

China's Hardline Stance on Gay Erotica Sparks Pushback

China's Hardline Stance on Gay Erotica Sparks Pushback

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Jul 1

China is coming down on a genre of gay erotic fiction called danmei, but the communist country's attempt to scrub the internet of the so-called "beautiful boy" stories is fanning flames of discontent.

Designer Rick Owens Takes to OF - With Only Feet

Designer Rick Owens Takes to OF - With Only Feet

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jul 1

Bisexual designer Rick Owens, 63, is making the occasional excursion away from the atelier and to OnlyFans, where he's now got an account devoted to depictions of his feet.

Andrii and His Abs Shine in this Lacy Look

Andrii and His Abs Shine in this Lacy Look

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jul 1

Posing in front of sunlit lace curtains, wearing a tiny tiered lace mini-skirt and nothing else, thirst trapper Andrii Shine and his abs "shine" with his signature combination of sweet and sexy.

Garrett Swann is 'Unstoppable' Celebrating Pride in Tight White Briefs

Garrett Swann is 'Unstoppable' Celebrating Pride in Tight White Briefs

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jul 1

Silver fox Garrett Swann went out on the street to wave a rainbow flag, promoting his underwear brand ALPHX and celebrating the spirit of Pride.

Soccer Ban Sparks Fears of Widening Trans Exclusion in the UK

Soccer Ban Sparks Fears of Widening Trans Exclusion in the UK

NEWS | By Kwiyeon Ha | Jul 1

It was not her best goal or most important soccer match, but when the ball hit the back of the net in Natalie Washington's debut on a women's team in 2017, she felt a sense of belonging that had been missing.

Approaching the Finish Line, US Sprinter Has Difficulty Keeping It Covered

Approaching the Finish Line, US Sprinter Has Difficulty Keeping It Covered

CULTURE | Jul 1

An American sprinter won his race this past week, despite a serious wardrobe malfunction.

Iowa's Civil Rights Protections No Longer Include Gender Identity as New Law Takes Effect

Iowa's Civil Rights Protections No Longer Include Gender Identity as New Law Takes Effect

NEWS | By Hannah Fingerhut | Jul 1

Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code; transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer protected from discrimination, including on the job and for housing.

News

Supreme Court Throws Out Appellate Rulings in Favor of Transgender People in 4 States

Supreme Court Throws Out Appellate Rulings in Favor of Transgender People in 4 States

NEWS | By Mark Sherman | Jun 30

The Supreme Court on Monday threw out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices' recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths.

Culture

KT Sullivan Wants to Take You to 'Far Away Places'

KT Sullivan Wants to Take You to 'Far Away Places'

CULTURE | By John Amodeo | Jul 1

On the Fourth of July, cabaret legend KT Sullivan comes to Boston (on the Queen Mary II) for a show called "Far Away Places." She talks to EDGE about her career and her travels.

Pride

Queer Liberation March :: June 29, 2025

Queer Liberation March :: June 29, 2025

PRIDE | Jul 1

No cops, no corporations—just pure queer power! The Queer Liberation March hit NYC on Pride Sunday with fists up and heels down. Kicking off at the AIDS Memorial and strutting to Lenape Circle, this crew came to Resist. Reclaim. Rejoice! PERIOD.

Nightlife

NYC Pride March Part One :: June 29, 2025

NYC Pride March Part One :: June 29, 2025

MEDIA | Jun 30

NYC Pride March: Part One, babes! The sidewalks were shaking, the flags were flying, and the theme was Rise Up: Pride in Protest! From fierce floats to lewks that could stop traffic, the energy was loud, proud, and unapologetically queer.