LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Nov 6, 2025
When the Flag Doesn’t Wave: TikTok’s Trans Emoji Glitch and Why It Hits Home
A viral glitch on TikTok is causing the transgender flag emoji to disappear from comments, sparking alarm, speculation, and a wave of activism from queer users and groups like GLAAD.
News
Mamdani's Historic Win As New York City's Mayor Sparks Excitement and Hope Among Many US Muslims
Zohran Mamdani's historic New York City's mayoral race victory has sparked excitement and hope among many American Muslims
Virginia Voters Push Back Hard on Trump Administration Efforts to Reshape Federal Government
Not every voter in Northern Virginia has felt the impact of President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government
Culture
FAA Reducing Air Traffic by 10% Across 40 'High-Volume' Markets During Government Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety...
Chatfishing: When Love, Lies, and AI Collide in Queer Dating
As queer folks embrace digital intimacy, a new twist on online deception has emerged: chatfishing. Unlike classic catfishing, chatfishing uses AI-generated...
Pride
We’ve Always Been Here: The Unbreakable Legacy of Trans Service Members in America’s Military
Transgender people have always served in the U.S. military—often quietly, sometimes defiantly, and always with fierce dedication.
Older, Wiser, Gayer: Why Sapphics Are Crushing on Queer Elders—And What That Means for Sex, Love, and Community
Age-gap relationships among queer women are more visible and celebrated than ever, with sapphics increasingly drawn to the wisdom, experience, and magnetic...
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.
