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May 16
Completely derivative and nonsensical, but fun nonetheless.

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Gov.: RI Recognizing Out-of-State Gay Marriages

By Erika Niedowski | May 14
Rhode Island’s governor on Monday declared that the state will recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere, giving gay couples the same rights as heterosexual ones when it comes to health insurance and a slew of other benefits.

State Lawmakers Debate Marriage Equality Bill

By Joe Siegel | May 3
The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday held a hearing on a bill that would allow gays and lesbians to marry in Rhode Island.
Photo of SunServe’s Mark Ketcham and Chad Thilborger by Tony Adams

SunServe and White House Offer Help for LGBT Seniors

LOCAL | By Tony Adams | May 17
On Monday May 7, the University of Miami hosted the White House LGBT Conference on Aging, bringing together Florida state and local leaders, Washington representatives and policy makers, and a large number of concerned straight and gay citizens.

 The JCPenney ad that drew ire from One Million Moms

Million Moms Target JCPenney Ad Campaign

LOCAL | By Jenny Block | May 16
When the anti-gay One Million Moms targeted JCPenney for their inclusive policies, the resulting backlash ended up being directed against them.

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Tango

By Christopher Verleger | May 14
A young man attempts to disown his bohemian upbringing in "Tango," Slawomir Mrozek’s allegorical work about politics and family loyalty.

Outrageous Charles Busch comedy comes to 2nd Story Theatre

By Joe Siegel | May 14
The 2nd Story Theatre presents the Providence premiere of Charles Busch’s outrageous hit comedy "The Divine Sister," that parodies a long-forgotten film genre: the Nun movie. EDGE spoke to the play’s co-star Jim Sullivan about the production.
Jennifer Lopez in "What to Expect When You’re Expecting"

’What to Expect When You’re Expecting?’ Ask J. Lo & Cameron Diaz

MOVIES | By Fred Topel | May 16
Life reflects art, sort of, for J. Lo & Cameron Diaz in the ensemble comedy "What to Expect When You’re Expecting." J. Lo, a mother in real-life, plays a woman adopting; Diaz, not a mom, is a most-pregnant mom-to-be. EDGE spoke to the actresses.

Charlie Rose Gets Love From a Lady of "The Talk"

CELEBRITIES | May 16
Sheryl Underwood expressed her love for Charlie Rose during a CBS This Morning interview with the ladies of "The Talk."

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Obama on Gay Marriage: ’Right Thing to Do’

By Julie Pace | May 15
President Barack Obama on Monday defended his view that gay couples should have the right to marry, saying that the country has never gone wrong when …

First Gay Culture Festival on Greek Isle of Skiathos in July 2012

May 14
The 1st International Gay Culture Festival will be held in 12-15 July 2012 on the cosmopolitan island of Skiathos, Greece.

EDGE Goes Social

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Naked Boys Singing returns to Off-Broadway at the Kirk Theatre in NYC.

Naked Boys...Still Singing!

LOCAL EVENTS | By JC Alvarez | May 8
The Off-Broadway hit "Naked Boys Singing" returns in all its wonderful splendor. Still relevant, still funny...and still very naked.

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Indian Rupee Hits All-Time Low Against the Dollar

FINANCE | By Erika Kinetz | May 16
The Indian rupee hit a fresh all-time low against the dollar Wednesday, as risk averse global investors wary of India’s twin deficits drowned out central bank efforts to stem the currency’s slide.

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The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

31st Turkish-American Day Parade and Festival Celebrates in NYC

May 17
"The Turkish-American Day Parade and Festival in New York City has been accepted as the greatest Turkish cultural event outside of Turkey." The 31st Annual Turkish Day Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius speaks during the Alzheimer’s Disease conference.

Scientists Hunt Ways to Stall Alzheimer’s Earlier

HEALTH | By Lauran Neegraad | May 16
Look for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off the devastation of Alzheimer’s disease - by testing possible therapies in people who don’t yet show many symptoms, before too much of the brain is destroyed.

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