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The Most Welcoming States for LGBTQ+ People Might Surprise You
According to Out Leadership, the scores for all 50 states dropped last year during a proliferation of anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
EDGE2.0 — Rachel Maddow in 2006: 'I Am Definitely a Liberal'
In 2006, Rachel Maddow wasn't the media celebrity she is today. At the time she was hosting a morning radio show on Air America, the liberal talk show radio network. EDGE spoke to Maddow at the time about her growing celebrity.
Gay Pride Revelers in Sao Paulo Reclaim Brazil's National Symbols
The iconic yellow and green of Brazil's flag mixed with a sea of rainbow-colored tutus, hand fans and drag queen hairdos at Sunday's LGBTQ+ pride parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Did You Know June Is 'Heterosexual Awesomeness Month?' Idaho Bar Deems It So
In the first Pride season since the Dylan Mulvaney controversy, conservatives have their knives out on queer culture. Claiming it doesn't intend to offend, an Idaho bar is proclaiming June 'Heterosexual Awesomeness Month'.
Watch: After a Quarter Century, Thailand's LGBTQ Pride Parade Is Seen as a Popular and Political Success
Thailand kicked off its celebration of the LGBTQ+ community's Pride Month with a parade Saturday, as the country is on course to become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage equality.
Is Intermittent Fasting Better than Counting Calories? Maybe Not, But You Might Stick With It
As weight-loss plans go, it's easy to see the allure of intermittent fasting: Eat what you want, but only during certain windows of time — often just eight hours a day.
An Inflation Gauge Closely Tracked by Federal Reserve Rises at Slowest Pace this Year
A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year.
Answers to your Questions about Donald Trump's Historic Hush Money Trial Conviction
Will Donald Trump go to prison? Could he pardon himself? What about the election? The first criminal conviction of a former American president raises a host of legal and political questions.
GOP 'Weak and Gay' Candidate Takes to Social Media with More Homophobic Rhetoric
A GOP candidate for state office in Missouri took to X with a video that reiterates her campaign's slogan — "weak and gay" — and calls for Pride month to be renamed for a Trump-level vulgarity.
Federal Rule on Title IX is a Ruse to Require Trans Sports Participation, GOP States Say
The Biden administration has put on hold a plan to prohibit across-the-board bans on transgender athletes on school teams during an election year in which Republicans are rallying around restrictions on trans youths.
Guilty: Trump Becomes First Former U.S. President Convicted of Felony Crimes
Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments.
Texas Democrat who Joined GOP in Supporting Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Loses Primary
A Texas Democratic who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for minors was ousted in a primary runoff that galvanized LGBTQ+ groups nationwide who then campaigned for her opponent in the race for the south Houston seat.
Not a Gym Rat? Here's how to Get Started on an Outdoor Exercise Routine
The health benefits of spending time in nature have long been established, and exercise in general improves well-being. Combine the two and you double down on what adults need to stay healthy.
Cannes Best Actress Karla Sofía Gascón Sues French Politician Over Transphobia
Fresh off of her shared best actress win for "Emilia Pérez," Karla Sofía Gascón has filed a complaint over a far-right politician's transphobic comments.
A Look at Pope Francis' Comments about LGBTQ+ People
Pope Francis' apology Tuesday for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about the Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality.
Proposed Gender Identity Measure Fails to Qualify for California Ballot
Californians won't be voting this November on a policy that would have required schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Pope Apologizes after Being Quoted Using Vulgar Term about Gay Men in Talk about Ban on Gay Priests
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church's ban on gay priests.
Reports: Pope Francis Dropped Anti-Gay Slur in Closed-Door Meeting
Pope Francis made headlines in 2013 when he famously asked, "Who am I to judge?" about gay clerics. Fast forward to last week when, reports say, the pope decried "faggotry" in seminaries.
Profile of an IVF Provider: Dr. Heather Hoff
Dr. Heather Hoff's understanding and empathy extends to the IVF parenting journey, as she and her wife share two children that assisted reproductive technology made possible. Read her story here.
Idaho Drag Performer Awarded $1.1 Million in Defamation Case Against Far-Right Blogger
A jury has awarded more than $1.1 million to an Idaho drag performer who accused a far-right blogger of defaming him when she falsely claimed that he exposed himself to a crowd, including children, during a Pride event in June 2022.