LGBTQ News and More
Biden Admin Extends Protections to Transgender Students
The U.S. Education Department expanded its interpretation of federal sex protections to include transgender and gay students, a move that reverses Trump-era policy and stands against proposals in many states to bar transgender girls from school sports.
Survey Says 'Dad Bod' Confidence Is on the Rise
Results from Planet Fitness' fifth annual survey reveals how Americans feel about the body type known as the "dad bod."
In The Works? 10 Musicals That Should Be Made Films
With the critically lauded, massively adored "In the Heights" film burning up screens this summer, we're all reminded that there's nothing quite like a big movie musical. Here are 10 musicals that deserve the big-screen treatment.
Report: Companies Wave the Rainbow Flag for Pride, Fund Anti-LGBTQ Politicians
An investigative report has uncovered more than two dozen companies that wave the rainbow flag during Pride Month, but contribute to anti-LGTBQ politicians.
Watch: Gus Kenworthy Jokes Colton Underwood Is a 'Baby Gay,' Teases Netflix Show
In a new interview with Us Weekly, out Olympian Gus Kenworthy opened up about his friendship with "Bachelor" star Colton Underwood, who made headlines in April when he came out as gay.
Being Vaccinated Doesn't Mean You Must Go Maskless. Here's Why.
Even if you are vaccinated, though, you don't need to change your behavior one iota if doing so makes you uncomfortable.
'Drag Race' Star Laganja Estranja Comes Out as Trans, Says 'It's Incredibly Empowering!'
"I'm not going to live my life in fear anymore," declared "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Laganja Estranja, who recently came out as transgender in an exclusive interview.
Kevin Hart, Having Been Canceled for Homophobic Jokes, Now Decries 'Cancel Culture'
In a new interview, comedian Kevin Hart denounces cancel culture — having been canceled himself for his history of making homophobic jokes, which led him to step down from hosting the Oscars in 2018.
After Years of Harassment, Gay Couple Finds Out Neighbor is Responsible
A married gay couple in Milton, Massachusetts, recently discovered that their neighbor was behind years of homophobic harassment.
8 European Skincare Brands We're Obsessed With for Summer
EDGE leaps across the Atlantic to discover some of our favorite European skincare brands that can enhance your glow, boost confidence, and launch you back into the world of the living.
News
NY Lifts More COVID-19 Rules as it Hits VaccinationMark
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that 70% of adults in New York have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, a threshold he said the state would celebrate by easing many of its remaining social distancing rules.
Entertainment
Experience Seneca Resorts & Casinos
Looking for a getaway in Western New York near Niagara Falls, Buffalo New York's trendy Inner Harbor, or at the foot of the majestic Allegheny Mountains? You've come to the right place at Seneca.
Business
Noodles & Company Stands Firm With Gender-Neutral Restrooms After GOP Lawmaker's Facebook Attack
Fast-food chain Noodles & Company is standing by its policy of gender-neutral restrooms after a Republican state lawmaker in Pennsylvania inveighed against the company in a Facebook post.
Technology
Activities That Are a Click Away: Industries Investing in Mobile-Friendly Websites
There are still industries that invest heavily in their websites so that people with limited device space and those who prefer to carry out tasks in a simpler manner have that option.
Finance
The Top Questions that Prospective Students Should Ask
When you are applying for university or postgraduate programs, it can feel like you are constantly answering questions about yourself. However, you should also have a long list of questions for the university.
Cars
Edmunds: Consider Leasing When New Car Prices Soar
Leasing a car now provides a number of advantages over a traditional financed purchase. To start with, you don't have to put as much money down.
Style
Study: Half of US Cosmetics Contain Toxic Chemicals
More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash with a toxic industrial compound associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study.
Health/Fitness
In Mental Health Crises, a 911 Call Now Brings a Mixed Team of Helpers — And Maybe No Cops
Nationwide, more communities are creating units in which mental health professionals are the main responders to psychiatric crises instead of cops.
Travel
3 International Travel Ideas for Your Summer Vacation
So you're ready to hit the skies for an international flight after more than a year of COVID-19 lockdowns, quarantines and restrictions, but where can you go?
Nightlife
Super Fly Sundays @ The Monarch Bar :: June 13, 2021
Shawn Paul Mazur and Matthew Blue presented New York City's longest running Sunday Rooftop party at the Monarch Bar in Midtown, with great music by BJ DJ Dawson and the amazing Queen host Skye Walker.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Rebel Dykes' Explores Queer London in the 1980s
Filmmakers Harri Shanahan, Sian A. Williams, and Siobhan Fahey revisit London in the 1980's with this fascinating documentary.
Review: His Name is 'Luca,' and He's a Charmer
"Luca" is undeniably the gayest movie Disney has ever made, even if they don't come out and say it - and that's a good thing.
Review: 'Revolution Rent' a 'Season of Love' in Havana
Andy Señor Jr., who played Angel in the original Broadway production of "Rent," takes on the task of staging the play in Havana in 2014 in this engaging documentary.