LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 16, 2026
Queer in the Copper Country: How Michigan’s Remote Keweenaw Peninsula Quietly Became an LGBTQ+ Haven
Far from the usual circuit of gay beaches and big-city Pride, Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula — anchored by the tiny twin towns of Houghton and Hancock — is quietly emerging as a surprisingly warm, queer-affirming outpost on the frigid edge of Lake Superior.
News
US Names Major Sporting Events Other Than World Cup, Olympics Exempt From Trump Visa Ban
The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the...
Federal Immigration Agents Filmed Dragging a Woman From Her Car in Minneapolis
A U.S. citizen says in a statement that she was dragged from her car and detained by immigration officers in Minneapolis
Culture
Blue Ridge, Georgia: The Queer-Affirming Mountain Haven Emerging as North America's Hidden Gem
Nestled in the foothills of North Georgia, Blue Ridge offers queer travelers a serene escape with luxury cabins, scenic vineyards, and a welcoming small-town...
Joel Kim Booster Marries John Michael Sudsina in Joyous San Francisco Ceremony
Comedian and actor Joel Kim Booster wed his partner of four years, John Michael Sudsina, on December 30, 2025, at the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
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Pride
Dallas Church Wins Three-Year Approval to Keep Pride-Themed Rainbow Steps
A historic Dallas church has secured city approval to keep its Progress Pride flag–inspired rainbow steps for at least three years, following a unanimous vote...
British Curler Bruce Mouat Aims to Show Sports as Safe Space for LGBTQ+ People Ahead of Milano Cortina Olympics
Bruce Mouat, the openly gay skip of Great Britain's favored men's curling team, shared his journey to inspire other LGBTQ+ individuals to embrace sports as a...
Media
EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025
From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.
Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025
Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love
This festive episode of EDGE Now shares three queer holiday movies filled with camp, romance and cozy seasonal magic, from drag-fueled chaos to heartfelt winter love stories.
