Transgender Truths
By Nicole Letaw | Jul 8
As transgender issues continue to surface in the media and as each year Transgender Lobby Day becomes more successful, it’s quite apparent the transgender community is making ripples across the nation. Back in April, Florida’s legislation passed an Anti-Bullying law and on June 26th, transgenders flocked to Capitol Hill where they held a hearing on transgender issues in the workplace. EDGE caught up with transgender rights activist LeAnna Bradley to discuss some of these issues. Bradley’s goal is to educate people and help stop homophobia and hate in schools throughout the country.
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Study: Military gays don’t undermine unit cohesion
By Anne Flaherty | Jul 8
Congress should repeal the "don’t ask, don’t tell" law because the presence of gays in the military is unlikely to undermine the ability to fight and win, according to a new study released by a California-based research center.
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A Hot Ticket! Paying Homage to Gotham in Grove
By Bruce-Michael Gelbert | Jul 8
Cherry Grove paid tribute to New York City in "I Love New York," a dynamic new Arts Project of Cherry Grove show, over the past two Saturdays at the Community House directed by John DeMarco, choreographed by William "George" McGarvey and musically guided by Christopher Vassiliades. In familiar songs and new numbers, performed by familiar friends and newcomers, the effort saluted the city with verve.
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South Florida Pride 2008 :: Day Two!
Rain? What rain? Day Two of the annual Stonewall Street Festival for South Florida Gay Pride may have been wet, but it was anything but a washout. Parties all over Fort Lauderdale rocked the town straight through to Monday. EDGE has the photos - check ’em out!
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Democrats hit GOP on support for Medicare cuts
By Julie Hirschfeld Davis | Jul 8
Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, accused Republicans of putting seniors and military families at risk by siding with President Bush against a measure to prevent Medicare cuts.
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Fashionably Late to the Party :: The 2009 VW Tiguan
By Joe LaMuraglia | Jul 7
Like a diva that needs to make sure his or her entrance is noticed at an event, Volkswagen has finally arrived to the compact SUV party with an attractive yet expensive entrant to the segment.
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Fed eyes extending emergency loans for Wall Street
By Jeannine Aversa | Jul 8
The Federal Reserve is considering giving squeezed Wall Street firms more time to draw emergency loans directly from the central bank to help them overcome credit problems, chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday.
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’Space Invaders,’ ’Arkanoid’ return
By Lou Kesten | Jul 8
In 2028, when 3D holodecks are in every strip mall and we’ll be able to have games downloaded directly into our brains, we’ll look back wistfully on the hits of 2008. Wasn’t "Grand Theft Auto IV" quaint, we’ll muse. Aren’t our alien overlords much nicer than that nasty Locust Horde in "Gears of War 2"?
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Paris :: C’est Chaud!
By Ondine Brent | Jul 8
Bonjour Darlings! Just back from the City of Light, I offer you a peek at the hip and fabulous in France this month.
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Great Investment Opportunities Arise Despite Real Estate Troubles
Jul 8
The overall housing market is in rough shape, no doubt about it. But as the saying goes, "cash is king during a recession." Those who can afford to buy property now are enjoying a rare window of opportunity, especially in the market for income-producing rental properties.
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New York Pride :: CHAMPIONS @ Capitale
Jul 3
The Saint at Large produced a triple threat on Sunday night: Stephan Grondin, Jonathan Peters and Junior Vasquez rocked Capitale until mid-day Monday, making this official after-party benefit the hottest ticket in town. Check out the photos!
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Quick Bites :: Chicken and Shrimp Chop Suey
By Michael Volpatt | Jul 6
EDGE’s resident foodie has been reading a book called The Fortune Cookie Chronicles, and it’s inspired him to make his very own version of Chop Suey (which, as it turns out, is not traditionally Chinese). Check out this recipe and then pick up the book- it’s truly fascinating...
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