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For Jim Obergefell, Protecting Marriage Equality Comes with Keeping Vows to His Husband: 'We Just Wanted to Exist'

For Jim Obergefell, Protecting Marriage Equality Comes with Keeping Vows to His Husband: 'We Just Wanted to Exist'

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 10

"Yes, I'm worried about marriage equality," Jim Obergefell says. His ongoing advocacy for marriage equality is a way of staying faithful to his late husband, but now that progress is in danger of erasure.

Southern Baptist Delegates at National Meeting Overwhelmingly Call for Banning Same-Sex Marriage

Southern Baptist Delegates at National Meeting Overwhelmingly Call for Banning Same-Sex Marriage

NEWS | By Peter Smith | Jun 10

Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage — including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court's 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide.

MAGA Nauseous, Trans Star Ryan Cassata Strikes Back with New Video (with a Little Help from Tom Goss)

MAGA Nauseous, Trans Star Ryan Cassata Strikes Back with New Video (with a Little Help from Tom Goss)

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 10

Trans-recording artist Ryan Cassata sums up the queer response to Trump's anti-trans policies, but turns them into a joyful anthem in the video, directed by queer singer Tom Goss, for 'i feel like throwing up.' EDGE speaks with Ryan.

Greater Palm Springs Is the Perfect Desert Oasis Getaway

Greater Palm Springs Is the Perfect Desert Oasis Getaway

SPONSORED CONTENT | Jun 10

Once a haven for movie stars and artists escaping the Los Angeles urban sprawl, Palm Springs has cemented its status as an international LGBTQ+ enclave pulsating with a chic vibe.

A Fashion Icon Throws Down a (Haute Couture) Gauntlet, and Vance Responds with Ominous Tweet

A Fashion Icon Throws Down a (Haute Couture) Gauntlet, and Vance Responds with Ominous Tweet

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 10

Menswear maven Derek Guy came out as undocumented in a social media post, and the vice president — whose style choices Guy critiqued — seemed to suggest retaliation was possible.

And Just Like What? Sarah Jessica Parker Had No Idea Che Was so Unpopular

And Just Like What? Sarah Jessica Parker Had No Idea Che Was so Unpopular

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 10

Viewers of "And Just Like That..." were sharply critical of queer character Che Diaz, played by bisexual and nonbinary actor Sara Ramírez — but series star Sarah Jessica Parker had no idea.

'Harry Potter' Series Star Nick Frost Says He's 'Not Aligned' with J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Views

'Harry Potter' Series Star Nick Frost Says He's 'Not Aligned' with J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Views

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 10

"Kinky Boots" actor Nick Frost has been cast in the upcoming HBO "Harry Potter" series. Trans equality advocates pushed back hard, but Frost says he's "not aligned" with Rowling's anti-trans views.

Gay Twitter Roundup: The Tony Awards, Presidential Breakup Tea, and Coming Out Stories

Gay Twitter Roundup: The Tony Awards, Presidential Breakup Tea, and Coming Out Stories

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 10

From the best reactions to the Tony Awards to some hilarious coming out stories, it all is happening on Gay Twitter.

Vrix Gallano is Hotter than Manila in Summer

Vrix Gallano is Hotter than Manila in Summer

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | Jun 10

Vrix Gallano is a multi-talented social and mainstream media influencer who's not wasting his youth.

Trump Seeks Removal from a New Hampshire Lawsuit Challenging his Order on Transgender Athletes

Trump Seeks Removal from a New Hampshire Lawsuit Challenging his Order on Transgender Athletes

NEWS | By Holly Ramer | Jun 10

President Donald Trump's administration wants to be dropped from a lawsuit in which two New Hampshire teens are challenging their state's ban on transgender athletes in girls' sports and the president's executive order on the same topic.

Culture

Doechii Uses BET Awards Win to Speak Out on Immigration Raids and Protest Crackdowns

Doechii Uses BET Awards Win to Speak Out on Immigration Raids and Protest Crackdowns

CULTURE | By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | Jun 10

Grammy winner Doechii turned her BET Awards moment into a powerful call for justice, highlighting immigration raids and protest crackdowns just miles from where the ceremony is taking place.

Pride

World Pride Street Festival

World Pride Street Festival

PRIDE | Jun 10

Who needs a runway when the streets of DC were the runway?! The World Pride Street Festival turned the capital into the catwalk of our dreams — serving looks, love, and legendary vibes.

Nightlife

Pride Party @ Gracie Mansion :: June 3, 2025

Pride Party @ Gracie Mansion :: June 3, 2025

MEDIA | Jun 5

Gracie Mansion became the hottest Pride party north of Christopher St! The mayor served civic glam, political realness, and a whole lotta love. EDGE was there - check out the pics!