LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Nov 17, 2025
Spruce and Sparkle: How Traverse City Became Michigan’s Unexpected LGBTQ+ Outdoor Escape
Traverse City, Michigan—a small lakeside town best known for cherries and craft beer—has quietly become an emerging haven for LGBTQ+ travelers seeking outdoor adventure, quirky art, and a warm welcome beyond the big city.
News
Personal Stories Drive Gen Z Men’s Engagement on Abortion Rights
New research reveals that Gen Z men are increasingly prioritizing abortion rights in their voting decisions, especially after hearing firsthand accounts from...
Michigan Lawmakers Advance Constitutional Amendment to Safeguard Marriage Equality
Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss has introduced a resolution to amend the state constitution, aiming to remove outdated bans on same-sex marriage and enshrine...
Culture
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Bring Queer Joy to the Mainstream: Las Culturistas Culture Awards Returning to Bravo in 2026
The Las Culturistas Culture Awards, co-hosted by queer comedy icons Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, will return to Bravo in 2026, promising another year of...
Kirk Franklin Calls for Love and Inclusion, Rejects Homophobia in Candid Interview
Gospel icon Kirk Franklin has publicly denounced homophobia, sharing his unwavering support for LGBTQ+ individuals and his bisexual son Kerrion Franklin.
Pride
“We Have Had Enough”: The Resounding Roar of 60,000 Women Standing Up for Trans Rights
An unprecedented open letter signed by 60,000 cisgender women has electrified Trans Awareness Week, sending a clear message: the anti-trans backlash does not...
Ten Years of Glitter, Grit, and Queer Joy: Club Silencio Bows Out—But Its Legacy Lives On
As London’s iconic queer club night Club Silencio closes its doors after a decade, the city’s LGBTQ+ community pauses to celebrate its legacy: a decade of...
Media
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...
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,...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: Wood-Chopping Hotties
From flannel fantasies to shirtless sweat sessions, wood chopping has officially gone viral. EDGE Now spotlights the influencers turning axes and logs into the ultimate thirst —where strength meets style, and every swing fuels the queer lumberjack fantasy.
