Gay Key West: The Latest
Key West, FL
Compass' 16th Annual Stonewall Ball Celebrates Pride
The "black and white" party commemorates the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising of June 1969, an event widely regarded as the birth of the modern gay rights movement. This year, Compass will incorporate a "glimmer of green."
Trump: Not 'That Far Off' from Passing Health Overhaul
Making a final push, President Donald Trump said he doesn't think congressional Republicans are "that far off" on a health overhaul to replace "the dead carcass of Obamacare."
Pride Parade Revelers Feel Need to Stand Up for Rights
Thousands of revelers wrapped in rainbow flags and wearing rainbow tutus and boas are marching in San Francisco to celebrate diversity but also to protest prejudice and exclusion.
RuPaul's Final Four: The Claws Are Out!
I decided to reach out to the four finalists and ask them why they thought they should be America's next Drag Superstar!
Prince Harry Once 'Wanted Out' of Britain's Royal Family
Prince Harry says he once "wanted out" of the British royal family.
Gay Pride Parades Sound a Note of Resistance - and Face Some
Thousands of people lined the streets for gay pride parades Sunday in coast-to-coast events that took both celebratory and political tones, the latter a reaction to what some see as new threats to gay rights in the Trump era.
Activists Kept From Gathering En Masse for Istanbul Pride
Turkish police stopped activists for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex rights from gathering in large numbers for an LGBT pride event in Istanbul on Sunday, but smaller groups made impromptu press statements defying a ban imposed by the governor.
Anti-Police Protesters Disrupt Twin Cities Pride Parade
Demonstrators protesting the police shooting of Philando Castile disrupted the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
In South Florida, Pulse Remembrance Events Only the Beginning
Law enforcement and community leaders have taken steps to ensure a tragedy the magnitude of the Pulse nightclub massacre never takes place in gay centric cities like Wilton Manors or Miami.
Queen Elizabeth Vows to Protect LGBT Community
On Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II addressed Parliament claiming she will handle discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Stonewall Festival Recalls Struggle for Civil Rights
In a country where gays can marry and serve in the military in many places there remains a pressure to stay in the closet as companies and even states offer little to no protections.
News
Pride 2017 Changemakers
Rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker, who died ealier this year, was a change maker. A gay man, Baker came to San Francisco in the early 1970s, just as the gay liberation movement was getting underway in the city.
Entertainment
Key West, FL
Busy Summer Ahead for LGBT Theater
During the hot summer months when the snowbirds and tourists head north, many theaters are "dark," theater jargon for "closed." That's not the case for three local venues that primarily attract LGBT audiences.
Catching Up With Kate the Great: The Lesbian First Lady of Laughs Talks Pride, Politics, P-Town, Parties and Protesting
With her riotous, political, acerbic style of comedy, Kate Clinton has been the darling of the LGBT community since she first made us laugh way back in the early '80s. EDGE sat down with Clinton to talk about her slate of new projects for this summer.
Business
The Pain and Gain of Brexit Vote: British Economy A Year On
Few events outside of war can have quite as much potential impact on the economy of a country as Britain's decision a year ago to leave the European Union.
Technology
China Tightens Online Video Controls, Jolting Investors
Three popular Chinese internet services have been ordered to stop streaming video after censors complained it contained improper comments on sensitive issues.
Finance
Summer Vacation? Lots of Americans Say They Can't Afford It
Forget frequent flier miles, last-minute getaways and even road trips. Nearly half of Americans say they won't be taking a vacation this summer, mostly because they can't afford it.
Cars
Kia Tops New Car Quality Survey for Second Straight Year
Kia has claimed the top spot in a survey of new vehicle quality for the second straight year.
Style
Surprised? Millennials Lack Confidence in Basic Domestic Skills
From installing new fixtures and fittings to wallpapering, changing a fuse or fixing a leak, research into the capabilities of 2,000 millennials saw six in ten confess they struggle to get to grips with even the most basic of DIY tasks.
Health/Fitness
National Resources for LGBTQ Seniors, Family and Caregivers
All across the U.S., LGBTQ "gay and gray" elders seek out valuable resources and tips to make their lives more comfortable and easier to navigate.
Travel
Rainbow Proud: A Closer Look at the LGBT Tourism Industry
The recently released "Handbook of LGBT Tourism and Hospitality" is a road map not only for professionals but also for the LGBT traveler who wants to gain a better understanding of how the industry is evolving.
Nightlife
Key West, FL
What's HOT South Florida :: June 22 - 27
Flights of fancy await -- to space, to musical ecstasy with Natalie Merchant, to Pride and to parties. Don't dally; this is all HOT!
Vermont Gay Bar Changes Name Under Pressure From LGBT Activists
The owner of a gay bar in Vermont is changing the name after months of controversy.
