LGBTQ News and More
State Farm Isn't There: Insurance Giant Cuts LGBTQ Support after Complaints
Insurance company State Farm said Monday that it would dissolve its relationship with The GenderCool Project, an organization that supports transgender and non-binary youth, after facing backlash from some customers.
Watch: Could This Be the 'Wildest Oral Scene' in TV History?
On Sunday night's episode of the new HBO series "The Time Traveler's Wife," there was a scene that some are calling "the wildest oral sex scene in the history of television."
Indiana House Backs Override on Veto of Trans Sports Ban
The Republican-dominated Indiana House voted Tuesday to override the GOP governor's veto of a bill banning transgender females from competing in girls school sports.
Montana Bars Birth Certificate Changes, Even with Surgery
Montana health officials say transgender people can't change their birth certificates even if they undergo gender-confirmation surgery, in defiance of a court order that had blocked the Republican-controlled state's bid to restrict transgender rights.
Watch: After Jinkx's Iconic 'Snatch Game,' Veteran Who Fears he Possibly 'Killed' Judy Garland Explains Himself
It was "The Snatch Game" on the latest episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7" (on Paramount+) and Jinkx Monsoon turned it into an iconic event with her impersonation of Judy Garland, even forgiving a man who fears he "killed" her.
Cannes Diary 3: 'Armageddon Time,' 'Brother and Sister,' 'Triangle of Sadness'
EDGE contributor C.J. Prince takes a look at some of the bigger films playing at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, including James Gray's "Armageddon Time" and Ruben Ostlund's "Triangle of Sadness."
Explainer: What is Monkeypox and where is it Spreading?
Health authorities in Europe, North America, Israel and Australia have identified more than 100 cases of monkeypox in recent days.
Ex-White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Hired by MSNBC
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki has officially landed at MSNBC, where she is expected to make appearances on the network's cable and streaming programs as well as host a new original show.
Alleged Chappelle Assailant Says He is Bisexual, was 'Triggered' by Material
After a man charged him onstage, Dave Chappelle tossed off a joke that he was "a trans man." In fact, the man says, he's bisexual — and a sexual abuse survivor who was "triggered" by the show.
Watch: Florida High School Student on Mentioning Gay Rights in Graduation Speech
After he says he was threatened with censorship by his school, senior Zander Moricz discussed how he creatively talked about gay rights in his graduation speech.
News
CDC Advises: Monkeypox Can Affect Anyone; It's Not an 'Exclusively Gay' Disease
The CDC advises that although a "notable fraction" of cases in the monkeypox outbreak affect men who have sex with men, the disease is "by no means" limited to "the gay and bisexual community."
Entertainment
Review: 'Queer Nature' is Sublime
'Queer Nature' is a collection of poetry by over 200 GLBTQ+ writers who muse on our vital place on Earth,
Business
California Parents Could Soon Sue for Social Media Addiction
California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Technology
Facebook, Instagram to Reveal More on How Ads Target Users
Facebook parent Meta said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads just months ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Finance
For Americans, 2021 Delivered Healthiest Finances in 8 Years
Americans' financial health reached its highest level in nearly a decade last year, the Federal Reserve said Monday, spurred by a strong job market and government support payments.
Cars
What to Know Before Getting Your Car Wrapped
Wrapping a vehicle in vinyl to alter its look was once the domain of show cars, luxury and exotics but has now gone mainstream as part of a growing multibillion-dollar industry.
Style
Some Chocolate Has a Dark Side to It — Child Labor
Chocolate makes for a perfect gift, a comforting snack and even a health food, thanks to its plentiful antioxidants. I might even be an antioxidant. However, there is also a dark side to chocolate.
Health/Fitness
Monkeypox Isn't Like HIV, but Gay and Bisexual Men Are at Risk of Unfair Stigma
The monkeypox outbreak could just as easily come about in a heterosexual friendship network, or a group of sports people, or occupational group, or other social groups.
Travel
Airbnb Ends Rentals in China to Focus on Outbound Tourists
Airbnb Inc. announced Tuesday it will stop representing short-term rental properties in China and focus its business in the country on serving Chinese tourists looking for lodgings abroad.
Nightlife
Say Gay! — at One Magical Weekend in Orlando
Gather your friends and let us introduce you to Orlando's most iconic weekend experience: Celebrate with us at One Magical Weekend in Orlando!
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Flower Drum Song' Worth Revisiting
For those who wish to enjoy the best Asian talent working in film at the time taking center stage and crushing it — especially Umeki and Kwan — pick up this Blu-ray.
Review: Kate Winslet, Christopher Eccleston Shine in 'Jude'
"Jude" boasts a daring early performance by Kate Winslet and outstanding work by Christopher Eccleston, an actor who deserved more subsequent challenging career choices.
Review: 'X' Takes a Wrong Turn and Never Recovers
"X" honors horror movies of the '70s, but fails to mark the spot when providing meaningful commentary on aging or sexuality.