Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025

Trump Administration Suspends $175 Million in Federal Funding for Penn over Transgender Swimmer

The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender athlete in its swimming program, the White House said Wednesday.

by Zeke Miller | 9 hours ago

News

Harvey Fierstein Says He's Been Banned from the Kennedy Center

In a fiery Instagram post, playwright/actor/social activist Harvey Fierstein said he has been banned from The Kennedy Center.

Today

Dispute Between Parents' Group, Ohio School District over Gender Pronoun Policy Goes Before Judges

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati will hear arguments that pits a suburban Ohio school district's policy requiring use of students' preferred...

by Julie Carr Smyth | Today

Culture

Pedro Pascal Dances His Way to Joy in New Short Film – and Gay Twitter is Down to Dance Along

Everyone's favorite zaddy Pedro Pascal tunes out heartbreak, dials up some upbeat music, lip-syncs "You're perfect," and dances his way to bliss in a Spike...

by Kilian Melloy | Today

Queer Voices, Short Plays: Pascale Florestal on 'The Balcony,' Her Queer Contemporary Take on 'Romeo and Juliet'

The "Queer Voices Festival" returns with seven short plays by local playwrights, including Pascale Florestal's "The Balcony." The out writer and director tells...

by Kilian Melloy | Today

Pride

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition Returns To South Florida April 17-May 4

Save the dates of April 17 – May 4 for the return of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition!

Mar 18

Spring Taste of Northalsted Returns April 26,2025 with a Flavorful Celebration of Local Cuisine and Community

Get ready to experience the vibrant flavors of Chicago's Proudest Neighborhood!

Mar 17

Media

EDGE Now: Sip, Slay, Vacay

Spring break, but make it gaycation! We've rounded up the hottest queer-friendly travel spots to spice up your getaway. And honey, don't miss the latest episode...

Mar 12

Proudly yourse.l.f. Lisa Dempsey: Watch Now!

Get ready to glow from the inside out! EDGE Media Network & e.l.f. Cosmetics are teaming up to bring you "proudly yourse.l.f.: queer beauty and beyond"–a fierce...

Mar 12

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Queer Women Who Changed The Game

March is Women's History Month, so we're rolling out the rainbow carpet for the queer women who've slayed, paved, and misbehaved to change the world!