LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025
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 Russia and raising alarm among human rights groups and LGBTQ+ advocates.
News
John Whaite Opens Up: Unmasking Steroids, Body Image, and Queer Resilience
When beloved TV chef and 'Strictly Come Dancing' finalist John Whaite revealed his five-year battle with steroid addiction, he sparked an urgent conversation...
Queer Under Watch: Why the Police Still Don’t Feel Safe for Our Community
A new national report reveals what many in the LGBTQ+ community have long suspected: we’re still far more likely to be stopped, mistreated, and arrested by...
Culture
McMinnville’s Queer Renaissance: How Oregon’s Wine Country Is Redefining Small-Town LGBTQ+ Inclusion
McMinnville, Oregon, a historic wine town with a population under 40,000, is fast becoming one of North America’s most inclusive destinations for LGBTQ+...
KJ Apa’s Holiday Strip-Down: Why His Steamy Cameo in “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” Is the Queer Gift We Needed
KJ Apa’s sizzling cameo in Disney+’s “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” isn’t just holiday eye candy—it’s a celebratory moment of playful sexuality and visibility...
Pride
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...
“We Have Had Enough”: The Resounding Roar of 60,000 Women Standing Up for Trans Rights
An unprecedented open letter signed by 60,000 cisgender women has electrified Trans Awareness Week, sending a clear message: the anti-trans backlash does not...
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: Redefining Bi-Visibility Through Courage & Artistry
Three bold icons—Maren Morris, Alan Cumming, and Anna Paquin—remind us that bisexuality is real, resilient, and worthy of celebration.
