News
In Chicago
Activists Stage Surprise Lakeview Protest
Prompted by allegations of harassment from some Lakeview business owners, a large group of activists, most of them GLBT youths, staged a protest Sept. 1 in the waiting room of a Lakeview chiropractor.
Equality Illinois Pushing For More Voters
The state’s largest LGBT advocacy group is pushing hard to make sure LGBTs in the state get registered to vote and then cast ballots in the November general election.
Coming soon: civil unions in Illinois?
The Illinois legislature may soon have to decide whether or not same-sex partners should be allowed to enter into civil unions in the state.
Gay Couple, Fleetingly Famous for a Kiss, Separated by Tragedy
Two young men electrified a conservative South African town when a picture of them kissing prompted anger, but also spoke to gays of passion, commitment... and normalcy. Tragically, a month after the photo was taken, one of the young men is dead following a car crash.
Entertainment
In Chicago
Alive With Art
In just six years, the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts has established a unique identity that sets it apart from Chicago’s other street festivals and fairs.
Move over Jackass, Daredevils’ Hamlet’s here
Daredevils’ Hamlet, the latest work by off-bizarre The Neo Futurists, takes Shakespeare and mashes it up with the badass world of daredevils. EDGE’s Joe Erbentraut investigates.
Britney Booted from ’Big Brother’ House
Julie Chen sat down with evicted "Big Brother" 12 house guest Britney Haynes and discussed her exit, her relationship with the guys and her time in the house.
Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web
Watching music videos has become central aspect of Internet usage. Music blogs and social media have greased the channels, facilitating the quick, easy spreading of videos, especially those with arresting or controversial visuals. People even buy clips on iTunes.
