LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Oct 30, 2025
Maine's Gay Senate Candidate Jordan Wood Rejects Opponent's Redemption Narrative
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jordan Wood, who is running to unseat Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins in Maine, has publicly criticized fellow candidate Graham Platner's redemption narrative.
News
Indie Innovator: How River Liu Is Queering the Future of Gaming
River Liu, a nonbinary indie game developer based in Toronto, is redefining representation in the gaming industry with their 2025 breakout title, "Veilbound."
Brent Corrigan Reveals Life-Threatening Seizure Behind Three-Year Social Media Silence
Brent Corrigan, acclaimed adult film star and LGBTQ+ public figure, has returned to social media after a three-year absence, revealing he suffered a “massive...
Culture
Rijeka Rising: Croatia’s Queer Coastal Secret
Rijeka, Croatia, is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most welcoming and culturally rich destinations for queer travelers.
Reclaiming "El Pato": Raul Lopez and the Radical Queerness of Luar in 2025
Raul Lopez, founder of the fashion label Luar, is redefining queer Latinx expression in 2025 with his latest collection, “El Pato,” which boldly reclaims...
Pride
Canada’s 'Drag Race' Makes Herstory: Velma / Johnny Jones Cast as First Drag King in Global 'Drag Race' Franchise
Canada’s 'Drag Race' has cast Velma / Johnny Jones, a Montreal-based performer, as the first drag king and first AFAB (Assigned Female At Birth) queen in the...
Virginia VA Hospital Employees Warned Against Wearing Rainbow-Themed Items
Employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Hampton Medical Center in Virginia report being warned that they could face disciplinary action or termination...
Media
Key West Fantasy Fest
Zombies on bikes, pets in couture, and masks that would make Mardi Gras jealous! Key West's Fantasy Fest had it all – the Zombie Bike Ride, the Pet Masquerade,...
Key West Fantasy Fest Coronation & The Headdress Ball
Honey, the crowns sparkled and the checks cleared! Fantasy Fest Coronation 2025 raised over $300K for the Florida Keys SPCA! Plus, the 42nd Headdress Ball...
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.
