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Can Tap Water Make You Gay? DeSantis Appointee Thinks So
Ron DeSantis has picked an anti-gay ex-minister for new Disney board. Theh pick, Ron Peri, believes homosexuality can be spread by tap water.
Betting on Social Media as a News Destination For The Young
If young people are spending so much time on social media, it stands to reason that's a good place to reach them with news.
Pot Vote Has Oklahoma Hungry to Rake in Green from Texas
Oklahoma voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a ballot measure that legalizes consuming the plant for adults 21 and older.
Texas Congressman who Broke with GOP Is Censured
Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas was censured Saturday in a rare move by his state party over votes that included supporting new gun safety laws after the Uvalde school shooting in his district.
Marianne Williamson Begins Longshot 2024 Challenge to Biden
Self-help author Marianne Williamson, whose 2020 White House campaign featured more quirky calls for spiritual healing than actual voter support, launched another longshot bid for the presidency on Saturday.
Trump Pitches a Sequel, but Shies Away from Attacking Rivals
Former President Donald Trump cast himself Saturday as the only Republican candidate who can build on his White House legacy but shied away from directly critiquing his potential rivals, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Serbia's LGBTQ+ Groups Rally after Spate of Attacks on Gays
Serbia's beleaguered LGBTQ activists on Friday rallied to demand state action following a spate of violence against gays, including a stabbing that injured a young man.
Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' Actor, Dies at 61
Tom Sizemore, the "Saving Private Ryan" actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, died Friday at age 61.
Ex-NFL Player Arrested After Assaulting Son, Son's Boyfriend
Ex-NFL player Joe Staysniak was arrested at his Indiana home after allegedly assaulting his son and his son's boyfriend, according to a probable cause affidavit.
George Santos Now Under Investigation by House Ethics Panel
The House Ethics Committee on Thursday announced that it has launched an investigation into New York Republican Rep. George Santos, the embattled first-term Republican who has admitted fabricating major parts of his resume while running for office.
Transgender Pastor Claims Bias, Sues Lutheran Denomination
Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first trans bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country, has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was forced out from his post after enduring several months of discrimination and harassment.
BetterHelp Shared Users' Sensitive Health Data, FTC Says
The online counseling service BetterHelp has agreed to return $7.8 million to customers to settle with the Federal Trade Commission for sharing health data it had promised to keep private.
New Crew from U.S., Russia and UAE Arrives at Space Station
SpaceX launched the four astronauts for NASA early Thursday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Their flight was delayed a few days by a clogged filter in an ignition fluid line.
After NY1 Weatherman Was Fired Over Nude Cam Images, Cops Investigating for Revenge Porn
Former NY1 weatherman Erick Adame received international attention when it was discovered that he was fired in September after images of him live-streaming nude and performing sex acts leaked online.
Watch: Rep. Robert Garcia Salutes Beyoncé on Congressional Floor
For one minute today, the U.S. Capitol looked more like the Beyhive. Rep. Robert Garcia, from California's 42nd congressional district, is not afraid to show he is a Beyoncé stan.
EDGE Rewind: Gay Twitter Reacts to Grindr Going Public on New York Stock Exchange
After launching 13 years ago, the LGBTQ dating app Grindr has gone public on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday...and Gay Twitter has thoughts.
As Tennessee, Others Target Drag Shows, Many Wonder: Why?
Across the country, conservatives and politicians complain that drag shows contribute to the "sexualization" or "grooming" of children. No other state has acted as fast as Tennessee to ensure that drag shows cannot take place in public or in front of kids
Déjà Vu: Anti-Drag Texas GOP Lawmaker Goes Viral in Drag Video
A Texas Republican lawmaker whose bill would legally designate any establishment that serves drinks and hosts drag shows as a "sexually oriented business" has gone viral in a video that shows him in drag.
MMA Fighters Step Up to Offer Security for West Virginia Drag Brunch
When anti-LGBTQ+ trolls threatened a drag brunch scheduled to take place at a West Virginia restaurant, a local MMA trainer offered his services, and those of his pupils, to the event.
Michigan Senate Votes to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights
Michigan senators voted Wednesday to expand the state's civil rights law to include the LGBTQ community and prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.