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Pope Leo XIV Affirms Family is Based on Union Between a Man and a Woman, Unborn has Inherent Dignity

Pope Leo XIV Affirms Family is Based on Union Between a Man and a Woman, Unborn has Inherent Dignity

NEWS | By Nicole Winfield | May 16

Pope Leo XIV affirmed the family is founded on the "stable union between a man and a woman," and that the unborn and elderly enjoy dignity as God's creatures, articulating clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion at the start of his pontificate.

Military Commanders Will Be Told to Send Transgender Troops to Medical Checks to Oust Them

Military Commanders Will Be Told to Send Transgender Troops to Medical Checks to Oust Them

NEWS | By Lolita C. Baldour | May 15

Military commanders will be told to identify troops in their units who are transgender or have gender dysphoria, then send them to get medical checks in order to force them out of the service.

The Eurovision Final Lineup Is Set as 6 More Acts Axed in a Semifinal

The Eurovision Final Lineup Is Set as 6 More Acts Axed in a Semifinal

CULTURE | By Jill Lawless | May 15

The lineup for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest has been decided, with six countries eliminated after a semifinal on Thursday.

Theo Von Riffs on Drugs, Disabilities and Homosexuality Before Trump Speaks at US Base in Qatar

Theo Von Riffs on Drugs, Disabilities and Homosexuality Before Trump Speaks at US Base in Qatar

NEWS | By Zeke Miller and Chris Megerian | May 15

When President Donald Trump addressed U.S. and Qatari troops at a military base in Qatar on Thursday, he assured the rank and file that "we don't care if you're politically correct."

T.R. Knight Returns to Broadway in a Spectacular Fashion

T.R. Knight Returns to Broadway in a Spectacular Fashion

CULTURE | May 15

Out actor T.R. Knight returns to Broadway as the troubled WWII veteran with a troubled son that get caught up in the supernatural mayhem of "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," the stage prequel to the Netflix series.

Listen: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Tells Luke Macfarlane How His Dad Just Didn't Get It

Listen: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Tells Luke Macfarlane How His Dad Just Didn't Get It

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 15

Jesse Tyler Ferguson told fellow out actor Luke Macfarlane about how his dad just didn't get why playing parts authentic to him — such as his role on "Modern Family" — was so important to him.

'Drag Race' Star Valentina Comes Out as Trans in Birthday Post and Fans Melt with Love

'Drag Race' Star Valentina Comes Out as Trans in Birthday Post and Fans Melt with Love

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 15

"RuPaul's Drag Race" queen and "Rent: Live" star Valentina came out as a trans woman in a May 14 Instagram post — the day of her 34th birthday. Ecstatic fans greeted her news with open arms.

In New Interview, Sufjan Stevens Says the Bible is 'Very Gay'

In New Interview, Sufjan Stevens Says the Bible is 'Very Gay'

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 15

Sufjan Stevens — whose songs have appeared in "Call Me By Your Name" and "Sex Education" — explained in a recent interview why he sees faith and eros as deeply interconnected.

Jefferson Ferreira Refuses to Wear Pants and We Support That

Jefferson Ferreira Refuses to Wear Pants and We Support That

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 15

Jefferson Ferreira believes that getting great sleep is key to a good fitness routine. That might be true, but we wouldn't be able ogle him with our eyes closed.

Lunos Dzuba Moved to Dubai and Forgot His Clothes

Lunos Dzuba Moved to Dubai and Forgot His Clothes

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 15

On Instagram he's known as Lunos Dzuba, but everywhere else he's known as Emmet Charm.

Pride

Salt Lake City and Boise Make Pride Flags Official City Emblems, Skirting Flag Ban Laws

Salt Lake City and Boise Make Pride Flags Official City Emblems, Skirting Flag Ban Laws

PRIDE | By Hannah Schoenbaum and Rebecca Boone | May 7

The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states' Republican-controlled Legislatures.

Nightlife

EDGE Now: Sizzle Season

EDGE Now: Sizzle Season

MEDIA | May 14

It's Heat Week, babes — and these hotties are cranking the thermostat all the way up! We're back with another EDGE Now, served sizzling by our steamy besties at Prelude Fertility. Let's get into this hotness!