LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Nov 17, 2025
Kayla Nicole’s Apology: When Old Tweets Collide with New Queer Realities
Kayla Nicole, wellness influencer and ex-partner of NFL star Travis Kelce, has issued a public apology after a wave of her historic tweets containing racist and homophobic language resurfaced online.
News
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Ohio School Policy Banning Intentional Misgendering of Transgender Students
A recent ruling by the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that an Ohio school district's policy prohibiting students from intentionally misgendering...
Personal Stories Drive Gen Z Men’s Engagement on Abortion Rights
New research reveals that Gen Z men are increasingly prioritizing abortion rights in their voting decisions, especially after hearing firsthand accounts from...
Culture
Barry Manilow Bids An Emotional Farewell With “Once Before I Go”
Legendary crooner Barry Manilow has unveiled “Once Before I Go,” an emotionally charged new single that marks a poignant moment in his iconic career.
Kirk Franklin Calls for Love and Inclusion, Rejects Homophobia in Candid Interview
Gospel icon Kirk Franklin has publicly denounced homophobia, sharing his unwavering support for LGBTQ+ individuals and his bisexual son Kerrion Franklin.
Pride
“We Have Had Enough”: The Resounding Roar of 60,000 Women Standing Up for Trans Rights
An unprecedented open letter signed by 60,000 cisgender women has electrified Trans Awareness Week, sending a clear message: the anti-trans backlash does not...
Ten Years of Glitter, Grit, and Queer Joy: Club Silencio Bows Out—But Its Legacy Lives On
As London’s iconic queer club night Club Silencio closes its doors after a decade, the city’s LGBTQ+ community pauses to celebrate its legacy: a decade of...
Media
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and...
Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025
Susanne Bartsch and David Barton turned Gym U into a full-on haunted haus of hedonism for Undressed To Kill–where costumes were optional, glamour was mandatory,...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: 3 Queer Icons Who Changed the Game
From the first queen of drag to a pioneering candidate and a trans rights matriarch—meet William Dorsey Swann, José Sarria, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, three icons who changed the game.
