Thursday, Nov 20, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Nov 20, 2025

Out in the Open: Burlington, Vermont’s Queer Heartbeat

Out in the Open: Burlington, Vermont’s Queer Heartbeat

This feature dives into Burlington, Vermont through a distinctly LGBTQ+ lens, unearthing its vibrant queer culture, storied activism, and effervescent nightlife.

3 hours ago

Sir Ian McKellen, Harvey Weinstein, and the Oscar That Got Away: Revisiting a Queer Hollywood What-If
Sir Ian McKellen, Harvey Weinstein, and the Oscar That Got Away: Revisiting a Queer Hollywood What-If

Nov 19
Tig Notaro’s “50-Million-Page Email” Love Story: When Queer Hearts Collide
Tig Notaro’s “50-Million-Page Email” Love Story: When Queer Hearts Collide

Nov 19
Trans Women Invited to Vatican Lunch: A Step Forward or a Seat at the Sidelines?
Trans Women Invited to Vatican Lunch: A Step Forward or a Seat at the Sidelines?

Nov 19
Madonna’s Suitcase, Trump’s Jet, and the Queer Art of Surviving a Car Crash Interview: Ruby Wax Unpacks Her Wildest Celebrity Encounters
Madonna’s Suitcase, Trump’s Jet, and the Queer Art of Surviving a Car Crash Interview: Ruby Wax Unpacks Her Wildest Celebrity Encounters

Nov 19
President Trump Signs Funding Bill, Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown
President Trump Signs Funding Bill, Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown

Nov 12

News

Trump Signs Bill to Release Jeffrey Epstein Case Files After Fighting It for Months
Trump Signs Bill to Release Jeffrey Epstein Case Files After Fighting It for Months

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

by Seung Min Kim | 3 hours ago

Sarah McBride Isn’t Backing Down: Congress’s First Trans Member Takes Aim at Anti-Trans Rhetoric
Sarah McBride Isn’t Backing Down: Congress’s First Trans Member Takes Aim at Anti-Trans Rhetoric

With a surge of anti-trans rhetoric echoing through Capitol Hill, Congresswoman Sarah McBride is leading an unprecedented call for accountability, demanding...

Nov 19

Trans Woman Wrongly Deported By Trump Administration
Trans Woman Wrongly Deported By Trump Administration

Nov 19
"Let's Not Normalize This": Spanish Soccer Player Nacho Ruiz Stands Firm After Homophobic Abuse From Fans
"Let's Not Normalize This": Spanish Soccer Player Nacho Ruiz Stands Firm After Homophobic Abuse From Fans

Nov 19
Jordan Wood’s Million-Dollar Mission: How a Gay Dad Is Fighting to Keep Maine—and Congress—True Blue
Jordan Wood’s Million-Dollar Mission: How a Gay Dad Is Fighting to Keep Maine—and Congress—True Blue

Nov 19

Culture

Queer Renaissance by the Rhine: Discovering Düsseldorf’s Hidden LGBTQ+ Scene
Queer Renaissance by the Rhine: Discovering Düsseldorf’s Hidden LGBTQ+ Scene

Düsseldorf, Germany’s artsy city on the Rhine, is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most welcoming and culturally rich destinations for queer travelers—yet it...

2 hours ago

2026 Oscars Broadcast Will Include All 24 Awards, Including New Casting Prize
2026 Oscars Broadcast Will Include All 24 Awards, Including New Casting Prize

The Oscars are making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026

by Lindsey Bahr | 2 hours ago

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Henry Moodie’s Heart on Replay: How ‘Mood Swings’ Turned Queer Chaos into a Pop Anthem for a New Generation
Henry Moodie’s Heart on Replay: How ‘Mood Swings’ Turned Queer Chaos into a Pop Anthem for a New Generation

Nov 19
Jess Glynne & Alex Scott: Queer Love, Celebrity and the Ring That’s Got Us Talking
Jess Glynne & Alex Scott: Queer Love, Celebrity and the Ring That’s Got Us Talking

Nov 19
Ariana Grande’s “Last Hurrah”: The Eternal Sunshine Tour Shines as a Queer Pop Milestone
Ariana Grande’s “Last Hurrah”: The Eternal Sunshine Tour Shines as a Queer Pop Milestone

Nov 19

Pride

Kazakhstan’s Parliament Advances Ban on “LGBT Propaganda,” Drawing International Concern
Kazakhstan’s Parliament Advances Ban on “LGBT Propaganda,” Drawing International Concern

Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament has passed sweeping amendments to multiple laws prohibiting so-called “LGBT propaganda,” echoing similar legislation in...

Nov 18

NBA Pride Nights Expand in 2026 Season, But Nine Teams Remain Uncommitted
NBA Pride Nights Expand in 2026 Season, But Nine Teams Remain Uncommitted

As the 2026 NBA season unfolds, 21 teams have confirmed their commitment to hosting Pride Nights, celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility. However, nine...

Nov 17

“We Have Had Enough”: The Resounding Roar of 60,000 Women Standing Up for Trans Rights
“We Have Had Enough”: The Resounding Roar of 60,000 Women Standing Up for Trans Rights

Nov 15
Ten Years of Glitter, Grit, and Queer Joy: Club Silencio Bows Out—But Its Legacy Lives On
Ten Years of Glitter, Grit, and Queer Joy: Club Silencio Bows Out—But Its Legacy Lives On

Nov 14
Rep. Adelita Grijalva’s First Act: Bringing Queer Voices to the Front of the Arizona House
Rep. Adelita Grijalva’s First Act: Bringing Queer Voices to the Front of the Arizona House

Nov 14

Media

EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
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...

Nov 14

Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025
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,...

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Tell No One By Dreamland :: October 31, 2025
Tell No One By Dreamland :: October 31, 2025

by Wilsonmodels | Nov 2

Haunted Halsted :: October 31, 2025
Haunted Halsted :: October 31, 2025

by Jerry Nunn | Nov 1

EDGE Now: Halloween Divas
EDGE Now: Halloween Divas

Oct 29

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Redefining Bi-Visibility Through Courage & Artistry

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Three bold icons—Maren Morris, Alan Cumming, and Anna Paquin—remind us that bisexuality is real, resilient, and worthy of celebration.