Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025

Florida Drag Show Triumphs Over State Shutdown Bid: A Drag Queen Christmas Sells Out Pensacola Venue

Florida Drag Show Triumphs Over State Shutdown Bid: A Drag Queen Christmas Sells Out Pensacola Venue

Florida officials, led by Attorney General James Uthmeier, attempted for months to cancel A Drag Queen Christmas at Pensacola's Saenger Theatre, labeling it an anti-Christian mockery harmful to children. Despite protests and political pressure, the event sold out its 1,600-seat capacity on December 23, 2025.

Dec 29

Kawhi Leonard Scores Career-Best 55 Points, Ties Clippers' Franchise Record
Kawhi Leonard Scores Career-Best 55 Points, Ties Clippers' Franchise Record

by Doug Padilla | Dec 29
Trump Says the Us 'Hit' a Facility Along Shore Where He Says Alleged Drug Boats 'Load Up'
Trump Says the Us 'Hit' a Facility Along Shore Where He Says Alleged Drug Boats 'Load Up'

by Michelle L. Price and Will Weissert | Dec 29
Garden State Equality Appoints New Executive Director Amid External Review Following Former Leader's Arrest
Garden State Equality Appoints New Executive Director Amid External Review Following Former Leader's Arrest

Dec 29
Jordan Hurt: From Ohio Train Ride to Luxury Real Estate Star and LGBTQ+ Advocate on Netflix's "Owning Manhattan"
Jordan Hurt: From Ohio Train Ride to Luxury Real Estate Star and LGBTQ+ Advocate on Netflix's "Owning Manhattan"

Dec 29
Tracking the Retirement Announcements of Members of Congress
Tracking the Retirement Announcements of Members of Congress

by Meg Kinnard and Maya Sweedler | Dec 29

News

Fact Focus: Trump Says He's Ended Eight Wars. His Numbers Are Off
Fact Focus: Trump Says He's Ended Eight Wars. His Numbers Are Off

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim he has ended eight wars this year, but that is exaggerated

by Associated Press | Dec 29

Grindr Burglary Duo Sentenced to Prison After Targeting London Men in Calculated Crime Spree
Grindr Burglary Duo Sentenced to Prison After Targeting London Men in Calculated Crime Spree

Two Afghan nationals, Rahmat Khan Mohammadi and Mohammad Bilal Hotak, have been jailed for a series of burglaries and frauds targeting gay men met via the...

Dec 29

Sure, the Newspaper Informed. But As It Fades, Those Who Used It for Other Things Must Adjust, Too
Sure, the Newspaper Informed. But As It Fades, Those Who Used It for Other Things Must Adjust, Too

by Michael Weissenstein | Dec 29
A Wider Bridge Announces Closure Amid Financial Challenges, Vowing Continued Advocacy for LGBTQ Jews
A Wider Bridge Announces Closure Amid Financial Challenges, Vowing Continued Advocacy for LGBTQ Jews

Dec 29
Trying to Improve Your Health and Wellness in 2026? Keep It Simple
Trying to Improve Your Health and Wellness in 2026? Keep It Simple

by Devi Shastri | Dec 29

Culture

Netflix Cancels Steamy Sports Drama "Olympo" After One Season, Sparking Fan Backlash
Netflix Cancels Steamy Sports Drama "Olympo" After One Season, Sparking Fan Backlash

Netflix has canceled its Spanish-language series "Olympo" after a single season, despite strong viewer engagement and praise for its LGBTQ+ representation.

Dec 29

Lisa Kudrow Revives Iconic Role as Valerie Cherish in 'The Comeback' Season 3 After 11-Year Hiatus
Lisa Kudrow Revives Iconic Role as Valerie Cherish in 'The Comeback' Season 3 After 11-Year Hiatus

HBO has announced the third and final season of 'The Comeback,' starring Lisa Kudrow as resilient sitcom actress Valerie Cherish, set to premiere in March...

Dec 29

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Leipzig: East Germany's Emerging Queer Haven – A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ+ Travelers
Leipzig: East Germany's Emerging Queer Haven – A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ+ Travelers

Dec 29
Dolphins Are Getting Production From Their Young Players, an Encouraging Sign for the Future
Dolphins Are Getting Production From Their Young Players, an Encouraging Sign for the Future

by Alanis Thames | Dec 29
Ancient Meditation Practices Find New Life in Modern Religious Communities Across America
Ancient Meditation Practices Find New Life in Modern Religious Communities Across America

by Luis Andres Henao and Deepa Bharath | Dec 29

Pride

ACLU Moves to Challenge Trump Administration’s Proposed Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
ACLU Moves to Challenge Trump Administration’s Proposed Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

The American Civil Liberties Union has announced plans to challenge new Trump administration proposals that would bar hospitals from providing gender-affirming...

Dec 28

Pronoun Respect and Suicide Risk: New Research Links Everyday Affirmation to Transgender Youth Mental Health
Pronoun Respect and Suicide Risk: New Research Links Everyday Affirmation to Transgender Youth Mental Health

New research released in the past week finds that transgender and nonbinary young people whose pronouns are consistently respected report dramatically lower...

Dec 28

ESPN Brazil Reporter Ricardo Spinelli’s On-Air Coming Out Reignites Debate About Homophobia in Brazilian Soccer
ESPN Brazil Reporter Ricardo Spinelli’s On-Air Coming Out Reignites Debate About Homophobia in Brazilian Soccer

Dec 12
Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind Announce The Serpents Tour: Celebrating Asian Heritage and Drag Excellence
Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind Announce The Serpents Tour: Celebrating Asian Heritage and Drag Excellence

Dec 27
From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation
From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation

Dec 8

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025
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

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 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

SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025
SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025

by Gustavo Monroy | Dec 16

EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay
EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay

Dec 11
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025

by Jerry Nunn | Dec 6

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Halloween Divas

Edge Now crowns the ultimate Halloween divas—Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), the Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus, and Morticia Addams—celebrating camp, gothic glam, and queer-pop culture’s most iconic witches.