http://www.EDGEpublications.com Your life... with an EDGE. en-us 2013 EDGE PUBLICATIONS, INC. editor@edgepublications.com (Managing Editor) webmaster@edgepublications.com (Webmaster) Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:02 -0400 http://www.EDGEnewyork.com/rss Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender News http://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144881http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=international&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144881A close ally of Toronto mayor Rob Ford said Wednesday that Ford, who has allegedly made anti-gay comments, has followed legal advice in remaining silent about a purported video that appears to show him smoking crack cocaine.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144879http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=corporate&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144879One after another, major U.S. corporations have updated anti-discrimination policies to protect gay, lesbian and transgender workers, drawing plaudits from gay-rights groups. There's one prominent exception: Exxon Mobil Corp.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144872http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=national&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144872The White House has released the list of the 10 openly gay officials it plans to honor on May 22 as "Harvey Milk Champions of Change."Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144871http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=national&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144871An Omaha gay-rights group is seeking the return of some $1,800 donated to a woman convicted of lying about being attacked by masked men who carved anti-gay slurs into her skin.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144870http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=international&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144870The Czech president says he will no longer block a university professorship for a gay rights activist who had been critical of him.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144869http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=national&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144869The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban openly gay boys belonging to the scouting movement.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144867http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=national&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144867Vice President Joe Biden is praising Jewish leaders for helping change American attitudes about gay marriage and other issues.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144866http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=local&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144866A man has been arrested in connection with one of several anti-gay attacks in recent days in New York City. Police say Roman Gornell was charged Wednesday with assault and aggravated harassment, both as hate crimes.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144865http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=sports&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144865When Jeremy Affeldt joined the San Francisco Giants five year ago, the pitcher said he was determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the LGBT community.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144864http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=family&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144864A judge has ruled that a North Texas lesbian couple can't live together because of a morality clause in one of the women's divorce papers.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144863http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=crime&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144863Hours after New Yorkers rallied in response to a spate of gay-bashing that's resulted in one death and fueled concern about hate crimes, there were two more reports of possible anti-gay attacks on Manhattan streets, authorities said Tuesday.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144619http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=local&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144619From book readings to movie screenings, the Bay Area is marking the annual Harvey Milk Day with a variety of events this year.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144592http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144592At last, there is Unpakt.com, a comparison-shopping site that brings the Kayak and Expedia model to finding a qualified moving company. Finding and booking a trustworthy mover is as easy as booking a flight, renting a car or buying home appliances.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144857http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=national&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144857Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controverTue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144856http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=local&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144856In a press conference with Mayor Michael Bloomberg, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly stated that while overall hate crimes have fallen nearly 30 percent this year, the city has seen a "significant" 70-percent surge in anti-gay hate crimes.Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144855http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=international&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144855A conservative party is challenging a judicial ruling that requires all of Brazil's notary publics to register same-sex civil unions as marriages if couples request it.Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144853http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=international&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144853Britain's House of Commons has passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in England and Wales.Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144852http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=national&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144852The sponsor of Illinois' gay marriage bill says the gay marriage will be legalized by the end of the month, which would make the state the 13th in the nation to recognize same-sex marriage.Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144850http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=sports&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144850A UFC fighter has been suspended after calling a fellow fighter "the biggest fag in the world" on Twitter.Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.edgeonthenet.com/?144843http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=international&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144843A Moroccan court has convicted two men of homosexuality and public indecency, and sentenced each to four months in prison, in the latest case against gays in this North African nation.Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST