LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 2, 2026
Norman Powell Scores 36 Points to Lead Heat Past Pistons 118-112
Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons
News
Revelers at Swiss Alpine Bar Describe Horror and Panic When a Fire Broke Out, Leaving About 40 Dead
A New Year’s party at a Swiss Alpine bar turned into a tragedy after about 40 people died in a fire and another roughly 115 were injured, many in their teens to...
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
Culture
Eric Williams Reflects on Five Years of 'That's A Gay Ass Podcast,' Tackling Imposter Syndrome and Pop Culture Icons
Comedian Eric Williams marks five years of his popular queer comedy podcast 'That's A Gay Ass Podcast' by discussing imposter syndrome and sharing his...
Wait, Syracuse? How Hawley-Green Became North America's Surprise Queer Haven
Nestled in upstate New York, the Hawley-Green neighborhood in Syracuse has emerged as an unexpectedly affordable and welcoming LGBTQ+ hotspot, boasting...
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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.
