Monday, Jun 5, 2023

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Pride Becomes Minefield for Big Companies, but Many Continue Support

Pride Becomes Minefield for Big Companies, but Many Continue Support

Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light's parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them.

by Dee-Ann Durbin and Anne D'Innocenzio | 5 hours ago

News

Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts
Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts

Now you see it, now you don't. Such is the mixed message from social media posts from the US Navy concerning Pride.

Jun 4

Texas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors after Governor Signs Bill
Texas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors after Governor Signs Bill

Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday.

Jun 4

Culture

Reflecting on the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
Reflecting on the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

A look at the 2023 Cannes Film Festivals, including Queer Palme nominees, as well as films that may have slipped under the radar.

by C.J. Prince | Jun 4

Bridget Everett Announces HBO Renews 'Somebody Somewhere' for Season 3
Bridget Everett Announces HBO Renews 'Somebody Somewhere' for Season 3

Comedian and star of the lovely comedy series "Somebody Somewhere" Bridget Everett took to social media Friday to announce that HBO has renewed the show for a...

Jun 3

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Pride

Young Massachusetts Drag Queen & Activist Named Grand Marshal for Ptown Carnival
Young Massachusetts Drag Queen & Activist Named Grand Marshal for Ptown Carnival

Jason Carter aka Monica Moore, was named the Grand Marshal for the 2023 Carnival Parade on August 17, 2023. Carter made headlines when Moore persevered against...

Jun 3

Protests Erupted Outside Los Angeles Elementary School's Pride Month Assembly
Protests Erupted Outside Los Angeles Elementary School's Pride Month Assembly

Police officers separated groups of protesters and counterprotesters Friday outside a Los Angeles elementary school that has become a flashpoint for Pride month...

by John Antczak and Stefanie Dazio | Jun 3

Media

GayDays Pool Parties @ The Doubletree Orlando :: June 4, 2023
GayDays Pool Parties @ The Doubletree Orlando :: June 4, 2023

Tons of boys threw themselves into the pool at the Doubletree Orlando to celebrate GayDays this weekend. EDGE was on hand!

Jun 4

GayDays Beach Ball @ Sea World's Aquatica Park :: June 4, 2023
GayDays Beach Ball @ Sea World's Aquatica Park :: June 4, 2023

It was the inaugural Beach Ball at Sea World's Aquatica Park, and with all the attractions open and DJs Joe Pacheco & Tony Moran spinning, attendees got wet......

Jun 4