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The draft of a new family code for Cuba released this week proposes allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as giving children greater participation in decisions that affect them. The preliminary draft, which must be approved by Cuba's parliament then go to a grassroots plebiscite, comes almost three years after the island's communist government backed away from enshrining gay marriage protections in its new constitution in the face of opposition. Evangelical groups objected to the constitutional proposal to eliminate the description of marriage as a union of a man and woman, and change it to the union of "two people ... with absolutely equal rights and obligations." "We consider this version to be consistent with the constitutional text, and develop and update the various legal-family institutions in correspondence with the humanistic nature of our social process," Justice Minister Óscar Silveira Martínez said in announcing the draft. Evangelical groups, however, are expected to object to the change in the family code draft. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍?❤️?? (?: Getty)

The draft of a new family code for Cuba released this week proposes allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as giving children greater participation in decisions that affect them. The preliminary draft, which must be approved by Cuba's parliament then go to a grassroots plebiscite, comes almost three years after the island's communist government backed away from enshrining gay marriage protections in its new constitution in the face of opposition. Evangelical groups objected to the constitutional proposal to eliminate the description of marriage as a union of a man and woman, and change it to the union of "two people ... with absolutely equal rights and obligations." "We consider this version to be consistent with the constitutional text, and develop and update the various legal-family institutions in correspondence with the humanistic nature of our social process," Justice Minister Óscar Silveira Martínez said in announcing the draft. Evangelical groups, however, are expected to object to the change in the family code draft. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍?❤️?? (?: Getty)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 17

European reality star Tom Brusse was caught in a lie on a Spanish television show this past weekend and it led him to come out... at first, reluctantly. "After a whole summer of rumors, in the latest 'Deluxe' Tom Brusse came out as bisexual," reports the Spanish website El Periodico. On the show Brusse was taking a polygraph test and was asked if he had sex with men. He answered no, which was a lie, it turned out. "On the set, euphoria erupted and the Frenchman had no choice but to affirm that he has done it: 'I like to try everything, I try everything, as in food ... And that's it .' "But it wasn't enough. Pressed on his experiences, Brusse answered: "It was a few months ago, in an orgy," he acknowledged. "The matter did not stop there and he had to talk about his feelings during sexual intercourse," El Periodico continued. "Brusse claimed to have felt something similar to that when he had sex with a woman: 'I did it to him, he did it to me and I felt something very similar to penetration of women.'" He also addressed his randy nature. "I have been in orgies, in Marbella and in Madrid, I have also done threesomes, I have cheated on all my partners, it is something I regret the next day but I go back to do it over and over again." At 29, Brusse has appeared on numerous reality shows, such as "Women and Men," "The Island of Temptation" (Spanish "Temptation Island"), and "The Strong House." He has also had a successful career in the hospitality industry. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???? (?: Tom Brusse / Instagram / @tombrusse)

European reality star Tom Brusse was caught in a lie on a Spanish television show this past weekend and it led him to come out... at first, reluctantly. "After a whole summer of rumors, in the latest 'Deluxe' Tom Brusse came out as bisexual," reports the Spanish website El Periodico. On the show Brusse was taking a polygraph test and was asked if he had sex with men. He answered no, which was a lie, it turned out. "On the set, euphoria erupted and the Frenchman had no choice but to affirm that he has done it: 'I like to try everything, I try everything, as in food ... And that's it .' "But it wasn't enough. Pressed on his experiences, Brusse answered: "It was a few months ago, in an orgy," he acknowledged. "The matter did not stop there and he had to talk about his feelings during sexual intercourse," El Periodico continued. "Brusse claimed to have felt something similar to that when he had sex with a woman: 'I did it to him, he did it to me and I felt something very similar to penetration of women.'" He also addressed his randy nature. "I have been in orgies, in Marbella and in Madrid, I have also done threesomes, I have cheated on all my partners, it is something I regret the next day but I go back to do it over and over again." At 29, Brusse has appeared on numerous reality shows, such as "Women and Men," "The Island of Temptation" (Spanish "Temptation Island"), and "The Strong House." He has also had a successful career in the hospitality industry. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???? (?: Tom Brusse / Instagram / @tombrusse)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 17

The dust has settled on New York Fashion Week, and celebrities have momentarily retreated into hiding after a spectacular return of the Met Gala. Not to worry if you were overwhelmed by the multitude of gorgeous men on the runway. Here are 13 of our favorite men's fashion moments from New York Fashion Week. Of course, wearing the binary is so 20th century, so consider wearing any of these designs (if you can afford them) regardless of gender. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??? (Curated by Andrew Villagomez. Words by Matthew Wexler / ?: @ThomBrowne)

The dust has settled on New York Fashion Week, and celebrities have momentarily retreated into hiding after a spectacular return of the Met Gala. Not to worry if you were overwhelmed by the multitude of gorgeous men on the runway. Here are 13 of our favorite men's fashion moments from New York Fashion Week. Of course, wearing the binary is so 20th century, so consider wearing any of these designs (if you can afford them) regardless of gender. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??? (Curated by Andrew Villagomez. Words by Matthew Wexler / ?: @ThomBrowne)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 16

Bushwig @ Knockdown Center NYC :: September 11-12, 2021 :: No other event in NYC comes close to the level of extravagant splurge of creativity than Bushwig... Two full days of incredible performances, lewks and camaraderie. EDGE was there to snap pics! Tap link in bio to view the pics on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??? (?: Gustavo Monroy)

Bushwig @ Knockdown Center NYC :: September 11-12, 2021 :: No other event in NYC comes close to the level of extravagant splurge of creativity than Bushwig... Two full days of incredible performances, lewks and camaraderie. EDGE was there to snap pics! Tap link in bio to view the pics on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??? (?: Gustavo Monroy)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 16

Out NFL player Carl Nassib helped lead the Las Vegas Raiders to victory against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13 — a triumph beyond just the victory, since Nassib became the first out player to be in a regular-season game, USA Today Sports noted. Though Nassib has played 74 games and is now starting his sixth season with the NFL, the Monday Night Football match-up "was Nassib's first regular-season game since becoming the NFL's first active, openly gay player," USA Today Sports said, adding, "and he had a starring role." Nassib's June 21 coming out took the form of an Instagram video in which the player made his disclosure in an almost offhand manner. "I just want to take a quick moment to say that I'm gay," Nassib, who had already joined the Raiders at that point, said. "I just think that representation and visibility are so important." "I actually hope that, like, one day videos like this and the whole coming-out process are just not necessary," he added. NBC Sports called it "a sign of progress that when he spoke with reporters afterward," Nassib's being openly gay "wasn't the first thing he was asked about." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??? (?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi / ?: Carl Nassib / Instagram / @carlnassib)

Out NFL player Carl Nassib helped lead the Las Vegas Raiders to victory against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13 — a triumph beyond just the victory, since Nassib became the first out player to be in a regular-season game, USA Today Sports noted. Though Nassib has played 74 games and is now starting his sixth season with the NFL, the Monday Night Football match-up "was Nassib's first regular-season game since becoming the NFL's first active, openly gay player," USA Today Sports said, adding, "and he had a starring role." Nassib's June 21 coming out took the form of an Instagram video in which the player made his disclosure in an almost offhand manner. "I just want to take a quick moment to say that I'm gay," Nassib, who had already joined the Raiders at that point, said. "I just think that representation and visibility are so important." "I actually hope that, like, one day videos like this and the whole coming-out process are just not necessary," he added. NBC Sports called it "a sign of progress that when he spoke with reporters afterward," Nassib's being openly gay "wasn't the first thing he was asked about." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??? (?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi / ?: Carl Nassib / Instagram / @carlnassib)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 15

Social media influencers and adult content providers Rick and Griff Twombley-King struck out at OnlyFans for their now-rescinded decision to ban adult content with a funny parody video. The couple decided to speak out against the initial decision with a YouTube parody that features the famous scene from "Sex and the City" when the jilted Carrie Bradshaw confronts Mr. Big after she's jilted. In the video, Mr. Big is seen as OnlyFans and the angry Carrie as OnlyFans contributors. Speaking of the video, Rick and Griff wrote: "The meme is a metaphor for putting your faith into a toxic relationship, knowing in the back of your mind that you're probably going to end up heartbroken and humiliated in public with a giant blue bird pinned to your head and then after defending your partner endlessly to your friends for years, your partner does exactly what you always worried they would do and your friends are left to pickup the pieces." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ????? (?: Rick and Griff Twombley-King / Instagram / @rick_and_griff)

Social media influencers and adult content providers Rick and Griff Twombley-King struck out at OnlyFans for their now-rescinded decision to ban adult content with a funny parody video. The couple decided to speak out against the initial decision with a YouTube parody that features the famous scene from "Sex and the City" when the jilted Carrie Bradshaw confronts Mr. Big after she's jilted. In the video, Mr. Big is seen as OnlyFans and the angry Carrie as OnlyFans contributors. Speaking of the video, Rick and Griff wrote: "The meme is a metaphor for putting your faith into a toxic relationship, knowing in the back of your mind that you're probably going to end up heartbroken and humiliated in public with a giant blue bird pinned to your head and then after defending your partner endlessly to your friends for years, your partner does exactly what you always worried they would do and your friends are left to pickup the pieces." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ????? (?: Rick and Griff Twombley-King / Instagram / @rick_and_griff)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 15

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@edgemedianetwork Sep 10

Brazil's vocally anti-LGBTQ+ president, Jair Bolsonaro, has a serious challenger for next year's general elections in Eduardo Leite, a former supporter who has since come out as gay — but who says he's no LGBTQ+ "activist." Despite coming out of the closet, however, and even though he says that "the correct direction for the country is toward respect, tolerance, and the quest for equality," Leite has declared that LGBTQ+ equality is "not a cause I lay down for," saying that "not every gay person needs to be an activist," Bloomberg reported. Even so, the head of the National Alliance of LGBTI+, Toni Reis, told Bloomberg that the country's sexual minorities are all in for the 36-year-old candidate: "Independent of ideological questions and all the attacks that he will suffer, we're in the trenches to defend him," Reis said. Leite came out during Pride Week in July, saying in a televised interview, "I'm gay — and I'm a governor who is gay rather than a gay governor," UK newspaper The Guardian reported at the time. "And I'm proud of this," Leite went on to say. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???️‍? (?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi / ?: Eduardo Leite / Facebook)

Brazil's vocally anti-LGBTQ+ president, Jair Bolsonaro, has a serious challenger for next year's general elections in Eduardo Leite, a former supporter who has since come out as gay — but who says he's no LGBTQ+ "activist." Despite coming out of the closet, however, and even though he says that "the correct direction for the country is toward respect, tolerance, and the quest for equality," Leite has declared that LGBTQ+ equality is "not a cause I lay down for," saying that "not every gay person needs to be an activist," Bloomberg reported. Even so, the head of the National Alliance of LGBTI+, Toni Reis, told Bloomberg that the country's sexual minorities are all in for the 36-year-old candidate: "Independent of ideological questions and all the attacks that he will suffer, we're in the trenches to defend him," Reis said. Leite came out during Pride Week in July, saying in a televised interview, "I'm gay — and I'm a governor who is gay rather than a gay governor," UK newspaper The Guardian reported at the time. "And I'm proud of this," Leite went on to say. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???️‍? (?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi / ?: Eduardo Leite / Facebook)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 8

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and in this case it was all too heartwarmingly true. After Brody Neville, of Calgary, Canada, came out as gay at the age of 11 this past spring, he quickly lost almost all of his friends. The boy was facing a lonely birthday when his town rallied to his side for a Pride week bash in a local park, the CBC reports. Brody's mother, Leah O'Donnell, put things in motion with a Facebook post in which she recounted the way in which the brave youngster had suffered the loss of his friends as soon as he came out. "While talking to him about his birthday and what he would like to do, he is feeling dejected because he only has two friends, both of which are girls," O'Donnell posted. "One of the girl's fathers is against anything LGBTQ therefore does not allow her to hang out very often, the other girl we cannot get ahold of." The tearful youth told his mother that "nobody likes me anymore now that they know I'm gay," and fretted that his birthday was going to be a miserable occasion. O'Donnell was determined not to let that happen, so she announced plans for a barbecue at a local park, issuing a general invitation to anyone from the community that might like to show up and bring some cheer to Brody's 12th birthday. "Dozens of friends, family, strangers — and yes, some drag performers strutting to 'Born This Way' — filled the park" where the birthday bash took place. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍?❤️? (?: Brody Neville / CBCen)

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and in this case it was all too heartwarmingly true. After Brody Neville, of Calgary, Canada, came out as gay at the age of 11 this past spring, he quickly lost almost all of his friends. The boy was facing a lonely birthday when his town rallied to his side for a Pride week bash in a local park, the CBC reports. Brody's mother, Leah O'Donnell, put things in motion with a Facebook post in which she recounted the way in which the brave youngster had suffered the loss of his friends as soon as he came out. "While talking to him about his birthday and what he would like to do, he is feeling dejected because he only has two friends, both of which are girls," O'Donnell posted. "One of the girl's fathers is against anything LGBTQ therefore does not allow her to hang out very often, the other girl we cannot get ahold of." The tearful youth told his mother that "nobody likes me anymore now that they know I'm gay," and fretted that his birthday was going to be a miserable occasion. O'Donnell was determined not to let that happen, so she announced plans for a barbecue at a local park, issuing a general invitation to anyone from the community that might like to show up and bring some cheer to Brody's 12th birthday. "Dozens of friends, family, strangers — and yes, some drag performers strutting to 'Born This Way' — filled the park" where the birthday bash took place. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍?❤️? (?: Brody Neville / CBCen)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 3

California could soon force large department stores to display some child products in gender neutral ways after the state Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday aimed at getting rid of traditional pink and blue marketing schemes for items like toys and toothbrushes. The bill would not outlaw traditional boys and girls sections in department stores, but it would require retailers to have a gender neutral section to display "a reasonable selection" of items "regardless of whether they have been traditionally marketed for either girls or for boys." The bill would only apply to department stores with 500 or more employees, so most small businesses would be exempt. It also wouldn't apply to clothes, just toys and "childcare items," which include hygiene and teething products. The state Senate passed the bill Wednesday, sending it back to the Assembly for a procedural vote before it heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk. If it becomes law, California would become the first state to require these sections in stores, according to the office of Assemblyman Evan Low, the bill's author. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??? (?: Assemblyman Evan Low / Website)

California could soon force large department stores to display some child products in gender neutral ways after the state Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday aimed at getting rid of traditional pink and blue marketing schemes for items like toys and toothbrushes. The bill would not outlaw traditional boys and girls sections in department stores, but it would require retailers to have a gender neutral section to display "a reasonable selection" of items "regardless of whether they have been traditionally marketed for either girls or for boys." The bill would only apply to department stores with 500 or more employees, so most small businesses would be exempt. It also wouldn't apply to clothes, just toys and "childcare items," which include hygiene and teething products. The state Senate passed the bill Wednesday, sending it back to the Assembly for a procedural vote before it heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk. If it becomes law, California would become the first state to require these sections in stores, according to the office of Assemblyman Evan Low, the bill's author. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍??? (?: Assemblyman Evan Low / Website)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 3

Pooh Johnson, 25, a trans woman of color, was shot and killed on Aug. 23 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the Human Rights Campaign, which reports deadly anti-trans violence, reports. "Johnson was an accomplished makeup artist under the name Titanizer," the HRC recounted. "Sadly, not much beyond this is publicly known about Johnson's life at this time." According to local law enforcement, Johnson "was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle shortly after 5:30 a.m." on Aug. 23, according to Gay City News. "Authorities pledged to determine whether Johnson's identity played a role in the fatal shooting, but police also appeared to misgender the victim," GCN added. "This epidemic of violence continues to take life after life and each senseless loss is devastating," said National Black Justice Coalition Executive Director Victoria Kirby York in a statement. "The trans and non-binary community needs support in this moment and they need protection," Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork #RIP ?️‍?❤️ (?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi / ?: Pooh Johnson / Facebook)

Pooh Johnson, 25, a trans woman of color, was shot and killed on Aug. 23 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the Human Rights Campaign, which reports deadly anti-trans violence, reports. "Johnson was an accomplished makeup artist under the name Titanizer," the HRC recounted. "Sadly, not much beyond this is publicly known about Johnson's life at this time." According to local law enforcement, Johnson "was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle shortly after 5:30 a.m." on Aug. 23, according to Gay City News. "Authorities pledged to determine whether Johnson's identity played a role in the fatal shooting, but police also appeared to misgender the victim," GCN added. "This epidemic of violence continues to take life after life and each senseless loss is devastating," said National Black Justice Coalition Executive Director Victoria Kirby York in a statement. "The trans and non-binary community needs support in this moment and they need protection," Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork #RIP ?️‍?❤️ (?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi / ?: Pooh Johnson / Facebook)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 3

The cast of Peacock's reboot of the Russell T. Davies U.K. version of "Queer as Folk" just got larger! Deadline is reporting that actors Johnny Sibilly (Pictured - "Hacks," "Pose"), Candace Grace ("Acts of Crime") and Fin Argus ("Grey's Anatomy") have joined the upcoming show in series regular roles. The outlet writes: "Grace will portray a non-binary professor navigating the rocky transition from punk to parenthood. Sibilly stars as a successful lawyer who is not as put together as he seems. Argus will play a cocky high schooler whose confidence belies his lack of real-world experience." Sibilly reacted to the casting news on Twitter. "Dreams come true. Still in awe that this is happening. So excited to tell these stories with these amazing people for this ICONIC show." Set in New Orleans, the reboot will "follow a diverse group of friends whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy," Deadline wrote at the time. Stephen Dunn will write and produce the show as well as direct the pilot. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???? (?: Johnny Sibilly / Instagram / @johnnysibilly)

The cast of Peacock's reboot of the Russell T. Davies U.K. version of "Queer as Folk" just got larger! Deadline is reporting that actors Johnny Sibilly (Pictured - "Hacks," "Pose"), Candace Grace ("Acts of Crime") and Fin Argus ("Grey's Anatomy") have joined the upcoming show in series regular roles. The outlet writes: "Grace will portray a non-binary professor navigating the rocky transition from punk to parenthood. Sibilly stars as a successful lawyer who is not as put together as he seems. Argus will play a cocky high schooler whose confidence belies his lack of real-world experience." Sibilly reacted to the casting news on Twitter. "Dreams come true. Still in awe that this is happening. So excited to tell these stories with these amazing people for this ICONIC show." Set in New Orleans, the reboot will "follow a diverse group of friends whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy," Deadline wrote at the time. Stephen Dunn will write and produce the show as well as direct the pilot. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???? (?: Johnny Sibilly / Instagram / @johnnysibilly)

@edgemedianetwork Sep 3

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