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Trump Administration Settles with Maine over Funding Freeze after Dispute over Trans Athletes

Trump Administration Settles with Maine over Funding Freeze after Dispute over Trans Athletes

NEWS | May 3

The Trump administration agreed to halt efforts to freeze funds for a Maine child nutrition program after suspending those dollars due to a disagreement over transgender athletes.

Tony-Nominated Taylor Trensch Goes Underground in 'Floyd Collins'

Tony-Nominated Taylor Trensch Goes Underground in 'Floyd Collins'

CULTURE | By Frank J. Avella | May 2

Out Broadway actor Taylor Trensch received his first Tony nomination this week for "Floyd Collins" as Best Featured Actor in a Musical. What's unusual is that it is non-singing role. He talks to EDGE about the role and his career.

Transgender Women Banned from Women's Cricket in England and Wales

Transgender Women Banned from Women's Cricket in England and Wales

NEWS | May 2

Transgender women are to be banned outright from women's and girls' cricket in England and Wales.

Stelios Niakaris: A Divine Intervention

Stelios Niakaris: A Divine Intervention

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 2

Kissed by the Greek sun, and forged on a Storm God's anvil, Stelios Niakaris represents everything we think of when we imagine what men from Mount Olympus looked like thousands of years ago.

Nathan Kriis Disseminates Social Media with Thirst Traps

Nathan Kriis Disseminates Social Media with Thirst Traps

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 2

A great show is nothing without a great production manager, and for Nathan Kriis the devil's in the details.

An American 'Stranger by the Lake?' Zane Phillips Stars in a Beach-Set Queer Thriller

An American 'Stranger by the Lake?' Zane Phillips Stars in a Beach-Set Queer Thriller

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 2

Out "Fire Island" and "Glamorous" star Zane Phillips is starring in the short film "Strangers on a Beach," about a serial killer at large in San Francisco in 1983.

Watch: Russell Tovey Has More to Say About the Out Hero He Plays in New Disney+ Miniseries

Watch: Russell Tovey Has More to Say About the Out Hero He Plays in New Disney+ Miniseries

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 2

Out British actor Russell Tovey opened up about the fact-based historical drama he stars in, the openly gay hero who spoke out for truth, and pushing back against our post-factual times.

Watch: Benson Boone Flips for 'SNL' and Keeps Fans Keen with New Shirtless Post

Watch: Benson Boone Flips for 'SNL' and Keeps Fans Keen with New Shirtless Post

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 2

Benson Boone's flippant style was celebrated, and parodied, in a series of promos for the sketch comedy show's next episode. Meanwhile, Gay Twitter went nuts for Boone's latest thirst trap!

Robert De Niro Declares 'Love and Support' for Trans Daughter

Robert De Niro Declares 'Love and Support' for Trans Daughter

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 2

Robert De Niro laid it out in terms that are easy to understand, saying he loved his trans daughter before she came out, and he loves her now.

10 Droolworthy Posts from This Gay Chef to Spice Up Your Day

10 Droolworthy Posts from This Gay Chef to Spice Up Your Day

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | May 2

Get to know Cowboy Cooks, a gay chef who isn't afraid to turn up the heat.

News

Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care

Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care

NEWS | By Geoff Mulvihill, Carla K. Johnson and Amanda Seitz | May 1

President Donald Trump's administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.

Pride

Frameline49 Highlights Importance of Queer Community with the California Premiere of Heightened Scrutiny & the Pay-It-Forward Initiative

Frameline49 Highlights Importance of Queer Community with the California Premiere of Heightened Scrutiny & the Pay-It-Forward Initiative

PRIDE | May 1

Today, Frameline, the arts nonprofit that will host the 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline49) announced the upcoming California Premiere of Heightened Scrutiny by Sam Feder (Disclosure).

Nightlife

Brooke Eden @ Charlie's Chicago

Brooke Eden @ Charlie's Chicago

MEDIA | May 1

Brooke Eden brought the yee to our haw at Charlie's Chicago! She turned the dance floor into a queer hoedown with a line dance lesson, fresh tracks, and unstoppable energy. EDGE was there - check out the pics!