Thursday, May 2, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, May 2, 2024

South Carolina Senate Takes Up Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors

South Carolina Senate Takes Up Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors

South Carolina's Senate is debating a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors with just days left in a 2024 session where they have largely avoided social hot-button issues.

by Jeffrey Collins | 5 hours ago

News

United Methodists Repeal Longstanding Ban on LGBTQ+ Clergy
United Methodists Repeal Longstanding Ban on LGBTQ+ Clergy

United Methodist delegates repealed their church's longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding "self-avowed...

by Peter Smith | May 1

More Republican States Challenge New Title IX Rules Protecting LGBTQ+ Students
More Republican States Challenge New Title IX Rules Protecting LGBTQ+ Students

Another six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration's newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the...

by Collin Binkley | May 1

Culture

Director Jane Schoenbrun Reveals Surprising Inspirations Behind 'I Saw the TV Glow'
Director Jane Schoenbrun Reveals Surprising Inspirations Behind 'I Saw the TV Glow'

Writer/director Jane Schoenbrun delves into the inspirations and personal revelations getting their highly acclaimed new psychological thriller made.

by Emell Adolphus | May 1

EDGE Interview: Tony Curran Gets Close with Nicholas Galitzine in 'Mary & George'
EDGE Interview: Tony Curran Gets Close with Nicholas Galitzine in 'Mary & George'

On Starz's 'Mary & George,' Tony Curran plays England's queer King James I, who is seduced by a courtier, played by hunky Nicholas Galitzine. EDGE spoke to him...

by Kilian Melloy | May 1

Pride

Andrea Doria Dos Passos Killing Underscores Need for LGBTQ Shelter, Advocates Say
Andrea Doria Dos Passos Killing Underscores Need for LGBTQ Shelter, Advocates Say

Passos, 37, was killed outside of the Miami City Ballet in Miami, Florida on April 23.

by Emell Adolphus | Apr 30

LGBTQ Characters Are Disappearing Across Broadcast, Cable, Streaming Networks
LGBTQ Characters Are Disappearing Across Broadcast, Cable, Streaming Networks

In the 19th edition of GLAAD's Where We Are on TV, the study found that LGBTQ representation on the small screen has declined for a consecutive year.

by Emell Adolphus | Apr 30

Media

GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024
GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024

The GLSEN Respect Awards were held at Gotham Hall with host Peppermint, of RuPaul's Drag Race, and award recipients including Marcia Gay Harden, Republic...

by Wilsonmodels | Apr 30

EDGE Now :: April 26, 2024
EDGE Now :: April 26, 2024

Get ready to slay your fitness goals as we showcase three sexy fitness influencers who will fuel your motivation and prepare you for summer.

Apr 25