LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 2, 2026
Norman Powell Scores 36 Points to Lead Heat Past Pistons 118-112
Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons
News
Burkina Faso Issues First Conviction Under New Anti-Homosexuality Law,
Burkina Faso has sentenced its first individual under a law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations, imposing a prison term and fine while ordering...
Revelers at Swiss Alpine Bar Describe Horror and Panic When a Fire Broke Out, Leaving About 40 Dead
A New Year’s party at a Swiss Alpine bar turned into a tragedy after about 40 people died in a fire and another roughly 115 were injured, many in their teens to...
Culture
Eric Williams Reflects on Five Years of 'That's A Gay Ass Podcast,' Tackling Imposter Syndrome and Pop Culture Icons
Comedian Eric Williams marks five years of his popular queer comedy podcast 'That's A Gay Ass Podcast' by discussing imposter syndrome and sharing his...
Wait, Syracuse? How Hawley-Green Became North America's Surprise Queer Haven
Nestled in upstate New York, the Hawley-Green neighborhood in Syracuse has emerged as an unexpectedly affordable and welcoming LGBTQ+ hotspot, boasting...
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Pride
After Pride Murals Removed, St. Petersburg Installs Rainbow Bike Racks Along Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, Florida has installed 11 rainbow “Pride-inspired” bike racks along Central Avenue as a new form of LGBTQ+–affirming public art after the Florida...
Arlington Pride 2026 Suspended After City Council Repeals LGBTQ+ Protections
Organizers of Arlington Pride in Texas have suspended all 2026 festivities after the Arlington City Council declined to reinstate a local nondiscrimination...
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.
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...
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.
