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Republicans' Abortion Opposition Threatens Global HIV Program That Has Saved 25 Million Lives
PEPFAR partners with nonprofit groups to provide HIV/AIDS medication to millions around the world. Now a small number of Republican lawmakers are endangering the stability of the program.
WWE Wrestler Matt Riddle Accuses Airport Security of Sexual Assault on IG, Then Deletes Post
WWE wrestler Matt Riddle accused a cop of sexually assaulting him at New York City's JFK Airport in a since-deleted online post Sunday.
Family Values: Jesse Helms' Gay Granddaughter Stayed in Closet Thanks to Gramps
The lesbian granddaughter of venomously anti-LGBTQ+ North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms opened up in a recent interview about how her "sweet" grandpa was the reason she stayed in the closet.
The Gift of Wellness: 9 Feel-Good Gifts of the Season
EDGE canvassed various industries to curate our favorite picks of the season. Some are splurge-worthy; others are affordable giveaways that won't break the bank. Above all, conscious giving remains one of the most prominent themes of 2020.
Study Shows Gay Elders Still Have Plenty of Sex
If the ticking of the biological clock is making you anxious, take heart: A new study shows that gay and bi men stay sexually vibrant well into their 70s, if not beyond.
Thailand's LGBTQ+ Community Draws Tourists from China
LGBTQ+ people from China, frequently scorned and ostracized at home, are coming to Thailand in droves, drawn by the freedom to be themselves.
Can Medicine Diversify Without Affirmative Action?
More than two months after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, concerns have arisen that a path into medicine may become much harder for students of color.
House Committee Chairman Says Sen. Tuberville is 'Paralyzing' the Pentagon by Blocking Promotions
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is slamming a fellow Republican in the Senate for waging an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.
The United States Marks 22 Years Since 9/11, from Ground Zero to Alaska
Americans are looking back on the horror and legacy of 9/11, gathering Monday at memorials, firehouses, city halls and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
Two UFC Fighters Use Homophobic Slur at Sidney Match on Saturday
A homophobic term was used by two UFC fighters at an event in Australia on Saturday night.
Historic San Francisco Gay Bar Stud to Reopen in New Location
The bar is set to return to the South of Market area in a new location after a four-year closure.
EDGE Interview: Josh Seiter on his 'Absolutely Crazy' Couple of Weeks
For 18 hours on August 28, the world according to social media thought Josh Seiter dead. He wasn't, saying the death notice was a hoax. Some believed him, others thought he was behind the hoax. Read what he has to say in this interview.
As Book Bans, Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Proliferate, so Does 'Uncivil Obedience'
When Utah legislators passed a bill requiring the review and removal of "pornographic or indecent" books in school libraries, they likely did not imagine the law would be used to justify banning the Bible.
GOP Threat to Impeach Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Driven by Fear of Losing Legislative Edge
Wisconsin Republicans enjoy outsize control of the Legislature in one of the most closely divided states. Maintaining that power is now at the heart of a drama involving the state Supreme Court.
Food Recalls Pretty Common for Things Like Rocks, Insects and Plastic
In recent weeks, U.S. consumers have seen high-profile food recalls for an unappetizing reason: They're contaminated with foreign objects that have no place on a dinner plate.
How Ron DeSantis Used Florida Schools to Become a Culture Warrior
Ron DeSantis' path to national prominence started in Florida's classrooms, where he harnessed culture war passions and deployed them in education policies.
Grindr, Known as a Queer-Friendly Tech Company, Decimates Staff over 'Return to Office' Policy
Grindr has been known as a queer-friendly tech company. But a new policy has resulted in the firm losing a substantial amount of its workforce, raising anxieties about its sustainable functionality.
Biden Finds a New Friend in Vietnam as American CEOs Look for Alternatives to Chinese Factories
President Joe Biden goes Sunday to a Vietnam that's looking to dramatically ramp up trade with the United States — a sign of how competition with China is reshaping relationships across Asia.
Rescuers Seek Survivors from Morocco's Quake of the Century
Moroccans worked Sunday to rescue survivors and prayed for victims of the nation's strongest earthquake in more than a century, while soldiers and workers brought water and supplies to mountain villages.
G20 Agreement Reflects Sharp Differences over Ukraine and the Rising Clout of the Global South
Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping opted not to come this year, ensuring no tough face-to-face conversations with their American and European counterparts.