LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Nov 14, 2025
Nicki Minaj, MAGA, and the Barbz: When Pop Collides With Politics—And Trans Lives Are on the Line
Nicki Minaj has sparked uproar and soul-searching in the LGBTQ+ community after sharing a White House TikTok celebrating Donald Trump’s controversial anti-trans policies, all set to her own song, “Va Va Voom.”
News
Chosen Family: How Gay Dads Rewrote the Blueprint for Love During the AIDS Crisis
Amid the devastation of the AIDS crisis, a generation of gay dads and queer caregivers built families defined not by blood, but by unwavering love and...
Justice Department Sues to Block California US House Map in Clash That Could Tip Control of Congress
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which...
Culture
Boy George Isn’t Playing Along: Why Turning Down ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Is a Power Move for Queer Icons
Boy George has revealed he turned down a spot on the BBC’s “Celebrity Traitors,” citing pay that simply didn’t match his worth.
Los Javis: Spain’s Gay Power Couple Splits—But the Show Goes On
After thirteen years of love, creativity, and queer cultural impact, Spanish stars Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo—known affectionately as Los Javis—have...
Pride
Dallas Seeks Exemption to Preserve Rainbow Crosswalks Amid Statewide Removal Order
The Dallas City Council has formally requested an exemption from Governor Greg Abbott’s statewide directive to remove rainbow crosswalks and other non-standard...
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...
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,...
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.
