LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
Flu Is Rising Rapidly, Driven by a New Variant. Here's What to Know
Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus
News
Zohran Mamdani Is Set to Be Sworn in As Mayor As NYC Rings in the New Year
Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day
ICE Doesn't Plan to Detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia Again As Long As Judge's Order Banning It Stands
Immigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands
Culture
Carl Nassib’s Resurfaced Podcast Clip Highlights Evolving NFL Culture Around LGBTQ+ Respect
A resurfaced clip from an episode of "The Pivot Podcast" featuring former NFL player Carl Nassib is drawing renewed attention for a story that flips stereotypes...
From Runways to Bookshelves: Kim Chi’s Next Chapter in Queer Storytelling
Drag artist and entrepreneur Kim Chi, known from season 8 of RuPaul’s "Drag Race," is expanding her cultural impact with the release of two books that blend...
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Pride
Brazilian Tennis Star João Lucas Reis da Silva Named Outsports 2025 Male Athlete of the Year After Historic Coming Out
João Lucas Reis da Silva, the first active male professional tennis player to come out as gay, has been honored as Outsports' 2025 Male Athlete of the Year for...
Florida Drag Show Triumphs Over State Shutdown Bid: A Drag Queen Christmas Sells Out Pensacola Venue
Florida officials, led by Attorney General James Uthmeier, attempted for months to cancel A Drag Queen Christmas at Pensacola's Saenger Theatre, labeling it an...
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.
