LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Jan 8, 2026
ICE Officer Kills a Minneapolis Driver in a Deadly Start to Trump's Latest Immigration Operation
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has shot and killed a Minneapolis driver during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city
News
US Will Exit 66 International Organizations As It Further Retreats From Global Cooperation
The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes...
2 Killed in Shooting Outside Mormon Church in Salt Lake City
Police say a shooting outside a church building in Salt Lake City has killed two people and injured six others
Culture
A Real-Life '70s Hostage Drama Crackles in Gus Van Sant's 'Dead Man's Wire'
It plays a little loose with facts but the righteous rage of “Dog Day Afternoon” is present enough in Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire.”
From Playgirl Cover to LGBTQ+ Ally: Sam Asghari Champions Short Film on Gay Muslim Experiences
Actor Sam Asghari, ex-husband of Britney Spears, is promoting the short film "Freedom of the Fly", which follows a gay Muslim man's journey to reconcile his...
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Pride
Australia's 2026 Census to Count LGBTQIA+ Identities for First Time After Policy Reversal
Australia's 2026 national census will include voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for people aged 16 and over, marking a historic...
Chick-Fil-A Utah Franchise Sparks Conservative Backlash with Same-Sex Wedding Congratulations
A Chick-fil-A location in Orem, Utah, publicly celebrated a same-sex couple's marriage on Facebook, drawing sharp criticism from conservative Christian groups....
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.
