LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Nov 20, 2025
Out in the Open: Burlington, Vermont’s Queer Heartbeat
This feature dives into Burlington, Vermont through a distinctly LGBTQ+ lens, unearthing its vibrant queer culture, storied activism, and effervescent nightlife.
News
Trump Signs Bill to Release Jeffrey Epstein Case Files After Fighting It for Months
President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Sarah McBride Isn’t Backing Down: Congress’s First Trans Member Takes Aim at Anti-Trans Rhetoric
With a surge of anti-trans rhetoric echoing through Capitol Hill, Congresswoman Sarah McBride is leading an unprecedented call for accountability, demanding...
Culture
Queer Renaissance by the Rhine: Discovering Düsseldorf’s Hidden LGBTQ+ Scene
Düsseldorf, Germany’s artsy city on the Rhine, is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most welcoming and culturally rich destinations for queer travelers—yet it...
2026 Oscars Broadcast Will Include All 24 Awards, Including New Casting Prize
The Oscars are making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026
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Pride
Kazakhstan’s Parliament Advances Ban on “LGBT Propaganda,” Drawing International Concern
Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament has passed sweeping amendments to multiple laws prohibiting so-called “LGBT propaganda,” echoing similar legislation in...
NBA Pride Nights Expand in 2026 Season, But Nine Teams Remain Uncommitted
As the 2026 NBA season unfolds, 21 teams have confirmed their commitment to hosting Pride Nights, celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility. However, nine...
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.
