Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

News

Spanberger Says She's Still Digesting Significance of Becoming 1st Woman Elected Virginia Governor

Less than two weeks before her inauguration, Democrat Abigail Spanberger says she’s still digesting what it means to become the first female governor in...

by Olivia Diaz | 6 hours ago

Homeland Security Plans 2,000 Officers in Minnesota for Its 'Largest Immigration Operation Ever'

The Department of Homeland Security says it has launched in Minnesota what it's calling the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out by the...

by Rebecca Santana and Mike Balsamo | 6 hours ago

Culture

Lisette Oropesa Shines and Draws Rave Reactions in Met Opera's 'I Puritani'

Lisette Oropesa impresses Metropolitan Opera's Peter Gelb with her talent and intellect

by Ronald Blum | 7 hours ago

From Big Air to Moguls and Slopestyle, What to Know About Freestyle Skiing at the Winter Olympics

Freestyle skiing might seem new at the Winter Olympics, but some events started 38 years ago in Calgary

by Eddie Pells | 8 hours ago

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Pride

Australia's 2026 Census to Count LGBTQIA+ Identities for First Time After Policy Reversal

Australia's 2026 national census will include voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for people aged 16 and over, marking a historic...

Jan 6

Chick-Fil-A Utah Franchise Sparks Conservative Backlash with Same-Sex Wedding Congratulations

A Chick-fil-A location in Orem, Utah, publicly celebrated a same-sex couple's marriage on Facebook, drawing sharp criticism from conservative Christian groups....

Jan 6

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025

From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.

Dec 26, 2025

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025

Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

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 the fight for equality.