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International
Nexus Cards for Canadians Drop ‘X’ Gender Marker After U.S. Policy Change, Sparking Concerns for Trans and Non-Binary Travelers
Canadians applying for or renewing Nexus cards can no longer select an ‘X’ gender marker, following a policy shift tied to a U.S. executive order requiring only...
Hong Kong Judge Rules in Favor of Transgender Bathroom Access
A Hong Kong judge has ruled in favor of transgender people’s rights to access public toilets matching their gender identity
National
Right-Wing "Comedian" Alex Stein Sparks Outrage with Suggestion that Trans People Be Used as ‘Suicide Bombers’ in Military
During a Texas Senate hearing on August 5, right-wing commentator and comedian Alex Stein made inflammatory remarks suggesting transgender people should be used...
Black Lesbian Couple in Virginia Survives Brutal Attack Now Investigated as Potential Hate Crime
A Black lesbian couple in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, was violently assaulted and nearly killed during a roadside encounter that authorities are now...
Politics
Former Superman Dean Cain Wants To Join ICE
Dean Cain, best known for his role as Superman in the 1990s, is facing widespread criticism online after revealing his intention to join U.S. Immigration and...
EDGE Interview - Josh Kraft: Building Community, Championing Equality, and Shaping a New Boston
What sets Josh apart from other candidates? EDGE's Steve Duffy sits down with the man who wants to improve the lives of all Bostonians.
Business
Media Matters Faces Existential Crisis Amid Legal Onslaught from Elon Musk and Allies
Media Matters for America, a progressive watchdog organization known for holding far-right media accountable, is grappling with an unprecedented wave of...
Roblox Rolls Out Open-Source Ai System to Protect Kids From Predators in Chats
Roblox, the online gaming platform wildly popular with children and teenagers, is rolling out an open-source version of an artificial intelligence system it...
Health
Americans Get More Than Half Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Foods, CDC Report Says
A new federal report finds that most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods
New Study Sheds Light on Chatgpt's Alarming Interactions With Teens
New research from a watchdog group reveals ChatGPT can provide harmful advice to teens
