Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Expands at a Critical Moment in U.S. History

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Expands at a Critical Moment in U.S. History

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is expanding at a critical moment in the United States

by Michael Warren | Sep 15

Pope Leo XIV Marvels at His 'Huge Learning Curve' in an Interview Released on His 70th Birthday
Pope Leo XIV Marvels at His 'Huge Learning Curve' in an Interview Released on His 70th Birthday

by Nicole Winfield | Sep 15
Nebraska Invites Travelers to Discover the Good Life in Its Small Towns
Nebraska Invites Travelers to Discover the Good Life in Its Small Towns

by Chantelle Kincy | Travelbinger | Sep 15
'Hamnet' Wins TIFF's People's Choice Award
'Hamnet' Wins TIFF's People's Choice Award

by Jake Coyle | Sep 15
King Charles III to Deploy Tiara Diplomacy As UK Prepares to Welcome Trump for Second State Visit
King Charles III to Deploy Tiara Diplomacy As UK Prepares to Welcome Trump for Second State Visit

by Danica Kirka | Sep 15
A Decade of Defiance: dapperQ Celebrates 10 Years of Queer Fashion at the Brooklyn Museum
A Decade of Defiance: dapperQ Celebrates 10 Years of Queer Fashion at the Brooklyn Museum

Sep 15

News

Minnesota Vikings’ First Male Cheerleaders Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn Stand Strong, Champion Inclusion
Minnesota Vikings’ First Male Cheerleaders Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn Stand Strong, Champion Inclusion

Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn have made history as the first male cheerleaders for the Minnesota Vikings, facing both support and backlash as they prepare for the...

Sep 15

Legal Experts Offer Reassurance that Marriage Equality Remains Secure Despite Political Uncertainty
Legal Experts Offer Reassurance that Marriage Equality Remains Secure Despite Political Uncertainty

Amid a wave of proposed state legislation challenging LGBTQ+ rights, legal scholars say that marriage equality in the United States remains firmly protected.

Sep 15

Utah Governor Alleges Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Is in a Romantic Relationship with a Trans Woman
Utah Governor Alleges Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Is in a Romantic Relationship with a Trans Woman

Sep 15
Model Cleo Glyde Alleges Epstein Paraded Her as a "Sexy Nurse" for Trump's Entertainment
Model Cleo Glyde Alleges Epstein Paraded Her as a "Sexy Nurse" for Trump's Entertainment

Sep 15
Apple Earns Top Score in 2025 Corporate Equality Index, Reinforcing Commitment to Queer Inclusion
Apple Earns Top Score in 2025 Corporate Equality Index, Reinforcing Commitment to Queer Inclusion

Sep 15

Culture

“The Mandalorian" and Baby Yoda Take Flight at Movie Houses Next Year
“The Mandalorian" and Baby Yoda Take Flight at Movie Houses Next Year

The upcoming “The Mandalorian and Grogu” film continues the story of Din Djarin and Grogu with new cast members and ambitious visuals as "Star Wars" returns to...

Sep 15

Sun, Pride, and Open Doors: The Equator Resort—A Key West Haven for Queer Travelers
Sun, Pride, and Open Doors: The Equator Resort—A Key West Haven for Queer Travelers

The Equator Resort in Key West stands out as a beacon of queer inclusivity, offering a welcoming and affirming environment for travelers in one of the world’s...

Sep 15

Cooper Hoffman Reflects on Legacy, Identity, and New Roles: Insights from "The Long Walk"
Cooper Hoffman Reflects on Legacy, Identity, and New Roles: Insights from "The Long Walk"

Sep 15
Zach Kelce Has In-Your-Face Papa Bear Energy
Zach Kelce Has In-Your-Face Papa Bear Energy

by Timothy Rawles | Sep 15

Watford FC Pays Dazzling Tribute to Elton John With Blue and Silver Kit Honoring Queer Icon’s Legacy
Watford FC Pays Dazzling Tribute to Elton John With Blue and Silver Kit Honoring Queer Icon’s Legacy

Sep 15

Pride

Tyler Clementi Foundation Honors White House Advisor Reggie Greer with Upstander Award
Tyler Clementi Foundation Honors White House Advisor Reggie Greer with Upstander Award

The Tyler Clementi Foundation awarded White House advisor Reggie Greer the Upstander Award in recognition of his advocacy for queer inclusion and anti-bullying...

Sep 15

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Town's Ban on Pride Flags
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Town's Ban on Pride Flags

U.S. District Judge David Lawson has upheld Hamtramck, Michigan’s policy banning Pride flags on public property.

Sep 13

2024 FBI Report Reveals Persistent High Rates of Anti-Queer Hate Crimes in the United States
2024 FBI Report Reveals Persistent High Rates of Anti-Queer Hate Crimes in the United States

Sep 5
New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival Offers Free Virtual Access to Arizonans After Trump’s Executive Orders Force Phoenix Festival Shutdown
New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival Offers Free Virtual Access to Arizonans After Trump’s Executive Orders Force Phoenix Festival Shutdown

Sep 4
Palm Springs Pride Announces 2025 Pride Honors Awards Recipients
Palm Springs Pride Announces 2025 Pride Honors Awards Recipients

Sep 3

Media

Bushwig @ 9 Bob Note Brooklyn NY
Bushwig @ 9 Bob Note Brooklyn NY

Day two of Bushwig came in HOT, honey! We took over 9 Bob Note, then revved our engines for the first-ever Drag Race at the Ten Eyck track. Queens were...

by Wilsonmodels | Aug 27

EDGE Now: Daddy Vibes Only
EDGE Now: Daddy Vibes Only

EDGE Now is bringing the heat with our Hot Boy Summer Edition, serving full-on daddy energy with Manuel Sky, Alfie Coleman, and Kaelin Strauss. From spiritual...

by EDGE Media Network | Aug 27

Key West Tropical Heat :: August 13-17, 2025
Key West Tropical Heat :: August 13-17, 2025

by Larry Blackburn | Aug 22

EDGE Now: Twinks of Summer
EDGE Now: Twinks of Summer

Aug 12
Northalsted Market Days :: August 8-10, 2025
Northalsted Market Days :: August 8-10, 2025

by Jerry Nunn | Aug 11

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Muscle Bear Beefcakes

EDGE Now: Muscle Bear Beefcakes delivers hairy, heaving chaos with a side of sweat, strut, and serious daddy energy.