Tuesday, May 21, 2024

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Mother who Said School Officials Hid her Teen's Gender Expression Appeals Judge's Dismissal of Case

Mother who Said School Officials Hid her Teen's Gender Expression Appeals Judge's Dismissal of Case

A Maine woman is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit that accused school officials of encouraging her teen's gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting her.

6 hours ago

News

French Sports Minister Calls for Sanctions after Monaco Player Tapes over Anti-Homophobia Badge
French Sports Minister Calls for Sanctions after Monaco Player Tapes over Anti-Homophobia Badge

France's sports minister has called for soccer club Monaco to be sanctioned after one of its players covered over an anti-homophobia message on the team's shirt...

by Tom Nouvian | May 20

Will New Affordability Checks Encourage Players to Use Casinos Without GAMSTOP Restrictions?
Will New Affordability Checks Encourage Players to Use Casinos Without GAMSTOP Restrictions?

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed the implementation of light-touch affordability checks for users of casinos that are UKGC-licensed.

May 20

Culture

Is Comedian Matt Rife Too Cute to Be Canceled? Continues Controversial Jokes
Is Comedian Matt Rife Too Cute to Be Canceled? Continues Controversial Jokes

During a sold-out show at the Hollywood Bowl, Rife talked about his "not OK" jokes.

by Emell Adolphus | May 20

Report Says Daniel Craig Turns in a Superb Performance in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer'
Report Says Daniel Craig Turns in a Superb Performance in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer'

Luca Guadagnino's "Challengers" has hardly hit theaters and already the tea is being spilled that his next movie – the Daniel Craig-starring "Queer" – is a...

by Kilian Melloy | May 20

Pride

Belgian Professional Cyclist Justin Laevens Hopes To Be Next Mr. Gay Belgium
Belgian Professional Cyclist Justin Laevens Hopes To Be Next Mr. Gay Belgium

When Belgian professional cyclist Justin Laevens came out in 2021, he sent shock waves through the sport. Now the 22-year-old hopes to be the next Mr. Gay...

May 18

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock
In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing...

by Débora Rey | May 12

Media

EDGE Now: Hottest Queer Summer Destinations
EDGE Now: Hottest Queer Summer Destinations

Get ready to pack your bags and embrace the rainbow because we're taking you on a journey to the hottest queer destinations this summer! It's EDGE Now powered...

May 16

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024
GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards honored members of the media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of queer people. EDGE was there! Check out the...

by Gustavo Monroy | May 13

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