http://www.EDGEchicago.com Your life... with an EDGE. en-us 2013 EDGE PUBLICATIONS, INC. editor@edgepublications.com (Managing Editor) webmaster@edgepublications.com (Webmaster) Tue, 21 May 2013 23:03:02 -0400 http://www.EDGEchicago.com/rss Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/News/chicago http://www.edgechicago.com/?144857 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144857 Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controver Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144856 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144856 In a press conference with Mayor Michael Bloomberg, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly stated that while overall hate crimes have fallen nearly 30 percent this year, the city has seen a "significant" 70-percent surge in anti-gay hate crimes. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144855 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144855 A conservative party is challenging a judicial ruling that requires all of Brazil's notary publics to register same-sex civil unions as marriages if couples request it. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144853 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144853 Britain's House of Commons has passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in England and Wales. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144852 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144852 The sponsor of Illinois' gay marriage bill says the gay marriage will be legalized by the end of the month, which would make the state the 13th in the nation to recognize same-sex marriage. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144852 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144852 The sponsor of Illinois' gay marriage bill says the gay marriage will be legalized by the end of the month, which would make the state the 13th in the nation to recognize same-sex marriage. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144850 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144850 A UFC fighter has been suspended after calling a fellow fighter "the biggest fag in the world" on Twitter. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144843 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144843 A Moroccan court has convicted two men of homosexuality and public indecency, and sentenced each to four months in prison, in the latest case against gays in this North African nation. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144840 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144840 Virginia Republicans have nominated E.W. Jackson for lieutenant governor. The minister, however, has made headlines for his outrageous anti-gay comments and for comparing Planned Parenthood to the K.K.K. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144836 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144836 French right-wing historian Dominique Venner shot and killed himself on the altar of Paris' famed Notre Dame Cathedral today at 4PM local time in front of throngs of tourists in protest of France's recent legalization of same-sex marriage. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144827 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144827 Though LGBT groups remain optimistic on an inclusive LGBT immigration bill, some have raised concern that the gay amendments could destroy the bill's chances of becoming law. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144826 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144826 NYC's hate crime spree continued last night when former Philadelphia club promoter Dan Contarino was jumped, kicked and beaten in the East Village by an attacker who shouted anti-gay epithets. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144825 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144825 Two people familiar with the Senate immigration deliberations say the White House has suggested to Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy that it would be best to put off a controversy over gay marriage until a bill goes before the full Senate. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144824 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144824 New York City's LGBT community came together in an intense show of force on May 20 to protest the rash of anti-gay hate crimes in the city, most recently the fatal shooting of gay man Mark Carson. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144820 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144820 The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to pass a compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration legislation. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144819 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144819 The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144802 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144802 Thousands marched the streets of Manhattan Monday to protest the killing of a gay man allegedly taunted with homophobic slurs - the most recent in a spate of bias attacks stirring up anxiety, disbelief and outrage in a famously gay-friendly neighborhood. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144799 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144799 President Barack Obama will bestow the Medal of Freedom posthumously on Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144798 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144798 Senior members of the Church of Scotland have voted to let some congregations have openly gay ministers, a compromise first step that could lead to the church allowing gay clergy. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgechicago.com/?144796 http://www.edgechicago.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=144796 An 18-year-old high school student has been slapped with felony charges for having a relationship with a 15-year-old female fellow student. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST