LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Jan 1, 2026
Missing Black Transgender Man Danny Siplin Found Dead in Rochester, Police Rule Out Foul Play
Danny “Dusse” Siplin, a 33-year-old Black transgender man from Rochester, New York, was reported missing on December 23, 2025, and found dead on December 26, 2025, near the Genesee River Gorge
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
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...
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
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...
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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: 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.
