LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025
Democrats’ Election Wins Signal Rejection of Anti-Transgender Rhetoric
Democratic victories in key 2025 gubernatorial and local races across the United States have marked a significant pushback against anti-transgender campaign messaging.
News
Federal Appeals Court Allows Texas to Enforce Drag Show Ban
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit permits Texas to enforce Senate Bill 12, a 2023 law restricting "sexually oriented...
Graham Platner Thinks Democratic Voters Will Overlook His Past to Support a New Type of Candidate
Graham Platner's campaign for U.S. Senate took some early hits because of his online history and a tattoo he now regrets, but he's staying in the race for the...
Culture
San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ Ready to Premiere With Magical Kung Fu and Puppetry
The Monkey King, a beloved figure in Chinese mythology, is now the star of an opera
Candis Cayne Casts Real Magic: ‘Witchy Ways’ and the Power of Queer Chosen Family
Trans icon Candis Cayne brings wisdom, sparkle, and a heartwarming message to the supernatural sapphic romance "Witchy Ways"
Pride
When a Broken Jaw Became a Rallying Cry: How a Texas Hero and His Community Stood Up for Trans Lives
When Jarod Adkison stepped in to defend a transgender woman from a violent assault in Austin, he paid a steep personal price—only to find his community standing...
Hidden in Plain Sight: Casa Susanna and the Sacred Art of Queer Sanctuary
Long before hashtags, safe spaces, or even the word “transgender,” Casa Susanna blossomed in the Catskills as a lifeline for those who needed it most.
Media
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,...
Tell No One By Dreamland :: October 31, 2025
Dreamland rose from the depths and took over the legendary Twilo once again for Manhattan's biggest gay Halloween blowout! Multiple stages, forbidden gardens,...
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EDGE Now: Redefining Bi-Visibility Through Courage & Artistry
Three bold icons—Maren Morris, Alan Cumming, and Anna Paquin—remind us that bisexuality is real, resilient, and worthy of celebration.
