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Anti-LGBTQ Private School Where Karen Pence Teaches Receives $725k COVID-19 Relief

Anti-LGBTQ Private School Where Karen Pence Teaches Receives $725k COVID-19 Relief

NEWS | By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 7

The private Christian school where Karen Pence teaches received nearly $725,000 through the US government's Paycheck Protection Program for COVID-19 relief.

Watch: Suspended for Nail Polish, Gay Student Won't Back Down

Watch: Suspended for Nail Polish, Gay Student Won't Back Down

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Dec 7

A gay Texas student who was suspended for refusing to remove his nail polish says he'll go right on being suspended in protest of the school's policy.

Two LA Drive-Ins Pop Up Just in Time for the Holidays

Two LA Drive-Ins Pop Up Just in Time for the Holidays

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kevin Taft | Dec 7

While regular drive-ins are still open — sprinkled around the outskirts of the city — a variety of pop-up theaters have made their presence known around the city of Los Angeles.

Watch: Tucker Carlson Attacks Trans Children On Air

Watch: Tucker Carlson Attacks Trans Children On Air

NEWS | Dec 7

Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson launched an on-air attack against transgender children on his show Dec. 3, accusing parents of being "abusers" if they take trans kids at their word and show them support.

Gay Sex Party Host: Politicians in Nine European Countries Regularly Participate

Gay Sex Party Host: Politicians in Nine European Countries Regularly Participate

NEWS | By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 7

An organizer of gay orgies has said that politicians from nine European countries, including former Hungarian MEP József Szájer, regularly attend his events.

Author Michael Alvear Says We Need to Talk About Bottoms

Author Michael Alvear Says We Need to Talk About Bottoms

ENTERTAINMENT | By Steve Duffy | Dec 7

Sex columnist and health writer Michael Alvear offers a humorous, no-nonsense guide to an acivity that is often ridiculed — being a bottom — with his latest book. EDGE spoke to him about "How to Bottom Like a Porn Star."

Most Exercising Americans Say Their Workouts Suffer Without the Perfect Tunes

Most Exercising Americans Say Their Workouts Suffer Without the Perfect Tunes

Queen's "We Will Rock You," "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor and Guns n' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" top the list of the best workout songs of all time, according to new research.

Adult Performer Billy Santoro's Woes Continue as His OnlyFans Account is Disabled

Adult Performer Billy Santoro's Woes Continue as His OnlyFans Account is Disabled

ENTERTAINMENT | Dec 7

Within hours of posting that his suicide attempt this summer was a hoax, it was reported that OnlyFans.com has suspended his account.

Labour Shadow Minister Resigns Over Same-Sex Marriage Comment

Labour Shadow Minister Resigns Over Same-Sex Marriage Comment

NEWS | By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 7

Janet Daby, the Labour party's shadow minister for faith, has resigned after saying public officials in the UK should have the right to deny certifying same-sex marriages.

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Limit Transgender Students

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Limit Transgender Students

NEWS | Dec 7

The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up an appeal from parents in Oregon who want to prevent transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms of the gender with which they identify, rather than their sex assigned at birth.

News

Over the Years with the Santa Speedo Run 1

Over the Years with the Santa Speedo Run 1

NEWS | Dec 7

Since it started in Boston in 2020 the Santa Speedo Run has been one of the most fun charitable events of season. Other runs followed in other cities. Over the years - from Boston to Chicago to SF - EDGE has covered the event. Here's some flashback pics.

Business

How to Get Pep Back in Your Pup: EVO3 CBD Pet Drops

How to Get Pep Back in Your Pup: EVO3 CBD Pet Drops

SPONSORED CONTENT | Dec 5

CBD is one natural option many pet owners are adopting to help ease their furry and feathered friends' discomfort. For EVO3 Oils, giving CBD to animals can bring the same wellness benefits as it does for humans.

Technology

Japanese Space Officials Eager to Analyze Asteroid Samples

Japanese Space Officials Eager to Analyze Asteroid Samples

TECHNOLOGY | By Mari Yamaguchi | Dec 6

Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that safely landed in Australian Outback on Sunday while carrying soil samples from a distant asteroid so they can start analyzing what they say are treasures inside.

Cars

Edmunds: Some of the Best Cars Cost Less than $399 Per Month

Edmunds: Some of the Best Cars Cost Less than $399 Per Month

CARS | By Cameron Rogers of Edmunds | Dec 5

The COVID-19 pandemic initially slowed car sales, but now many new-car buyers are making more expensive purchases than ever before, according to sales data from Edmunds.

Style

Last Call for COVID: To Avoid Bar Shutdowns, States Serve Up Curfews

Last Call for COVID: To Avoid Bar Shutdowns, States Serve Up Curfews

STYLE | By Jordan Rau | Dec 7

As states and cities around the country enact curfews on bars and restaurants to limit the spread of COVID-19, many different calls are being made on "last call."

Health/Fitness

Demand for COVID Vaccines Expected to Get Heated — And Fast

Demand for COVID Vaccines Expected to Get Heated — And Fast

HEALTH/FITNESS | By JoNel Aleccia | Dec 7

With two promising vaccines primed for release, likely within weeks, experts in ethics and immunization behavior say they expect attitudes to shift quickly from widespread hesitancy to urgent, even heated demand.

Travel

Police: Couple Flew to Hawaii Despite Positive Virus Tests

Police: Couple Flew to Hawaii Despite Positive Virus Tests

TRAVEL | By Caleb Jones | Dec 4

A couple were arrested at a Hawaii airport after traveling from the U.S. mainland despite knowing they were infected with COVID-19, authorities said.Kauai Police Department via AP

Nightlife

Santa Skivvies Run: Memories & a 2020 Revision

Santa Skivvies Run: Memories & a 2020 Revision

NIGHTLIFE | Dec 5

This year's Santa Skivvies Run, the SF AIDS Foundation's fun fundraiser, is an online challenge, and you can still have fun on Dec. 13 (sign up at www.sfaf.org). Here's an album of Steven Underhill's best photos from past events.