Thursday, Jan 1, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Jan 1, 2026

News

Appeals Court Says Medicaid Funding Cuts for Planned Parenthood Can Stand While Lawsuit Proceeds

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue

by Holly Ramer | 2 hours ago

Department of Justice Is Reviewing More Than 5.2 Million Documents Related to Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also expands the...

by Stephen Groves and Seung Min Kim | 3 hours ago

Culture

Betty Boop and 'Blondie' Enter the Public Domain in 2026, Accompanied by a Trio of Detectives

Betty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026

by Andrew Dalton | 2 hours ago

Patriots Defensive Lineman Christian Barmore Accused of Throwing Girlfriend to the Ground

New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian J. Barmore is facing a domestic assault and battery charge after his girlfriend told police he threw her to the...

by Mark Scolforo | 5 hours ago

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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...

6 hours ago

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...

6 hours ago

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.

Dec 26, 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, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love

This festive episode of EDGE Now shares three queer holiday movies filled with camp, romance and cozy seasonal magic, from drag-fueled chaos to heartfelt winter love stories.