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USNS Harvey Milk is Renamed after a WWII Sailor in the Latest Pentagon Diversity Purge

USNS Harvey Milk is Renamed after a WWII Sailor in the Latest Pentagon Diversity Purge

NEWS | By Lolita C. Baldor | Jun 27

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the USNS Harvey Milk will be renamed after a World War II sailor who received the Medal of Honor, stripping the ship of the name of a slain gay rights activist who served during the Korean War.

Jason Kelce Thrills Fans with American Flag Speedo and Twitter Takes Notice

Jason Kelce Thrills Fans with American Flag Speedo and Twitter Takes Notice

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 27

Former Eagles footballer and current ESPN commentator Jason Kelce wowed the crowd at an event in New Jersey when he tore away his shorts to reveal an American flag-themed speedo.

Watch: Jonathan Bailey 'Erupted' for His Other 'Jurassic World' Starring Role

Watch: Jonathan Bailey 'Erupted' for His Other 'Jurassic World' Starring Role

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 27

Jonathan Bailey's putting it all on the screen, but he's also got a hidden talent: He contributed a clarinet solo to the soundtrack of the newest "Jurassic World" movie.

Marriage Equality Icon Jim Obergefell Warns that Perils Persist for LGBTQ+ Families

Marriage Equality Icon Jim Obergefell Warns that Perils Persist for LGBTQ+ Families

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 27

The right for same-sex families to wed has been a reality for a decade — but now is not the time for complacency, warns Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the historic court case that secured marriage equality.

Ricky Martin Stays Hot, and Twitter Melts Down

Ricky Martin Stays Hot, and Twitter Melts Down

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 27

Ricky Martin proved yet again that he brings the heat with a sizzling selfie — and Twitter promptly melted.

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Aimed at Blocking Kids from Seeing Pornography Online

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Aimed at Blocking Kids from Seeing Pornography Online

NEWS | By Lindsay Whitehurst | Jun 27

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law aimed at blocking children under 18 from seeing online pornography.

Supreme Court Preserves Key Part of Obamacare Coverage Requirements, Including HIV-Prevention Drugs

Supreme Court Preserves Key Part of Obamacare Coverage Requirements, Including HIV-Prevention Drugs

NEWS | By Lindsay Whitehurst | Jun 27

The Supreme Court preserved a key part of the Affordable Care Act's preventive health care coverage requirements on Friday, rejecting a challenge from Christian employers to the provision that affects some 150 million Americans.

Supreme Court Says Maryland Parents can Pull their Kids from Public School Lessons Using LGBTQ+ Books

Supreme Court Says Maryland Parents can Pull their Kids from Public School Lessons Using LGBTQ+ Books

NEWS | By Mark Sherman | Jun 27

The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Maryland parents who have religious objections can pull their children from public school lessons using LGBTQ storybooks.

Charles Melton Gets Sweaty in this Stylish Short Film

Charles Melton Gets Sweaty in this Stylish Short Film

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 27

We can't stop watching sexy actor Charles Melton get sweaty in this starring role.

Tom Daley Flaunts How Good He Looks Dripping Wet

Tom Daley Flaunts How Good He Looks Dripping Wet

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 27

Tom Daley looks incredible dripping wet, and he knows it.

Pride

Key West Pride Real Men Do Drag

Key West Pride Real Men Do Drag

PRIDE | Jun 24

Real Me Do Drag hit Key West and the boys delivered! From dad bods to glam goddesses, these unlikely queens raised over $40K for local non-profits. EDGE was there - check out the pics!

Nightlife

EDGE Now: Mid-Year Queer

EDGE Now: Mid-Year Queer

MEDIA | Jun 25

Can you believe we're already halfway through 2025?! Time flies when you're slaying. We're taking a fierce little strut down memory lane with our fave jaw-dropping, heart-thumping, glitter-sprinkled moments in queer entertainment so far.